Recruitment & Employment Confederation

Yesterday our very own Olga Frańczak, PhD, Programme Lead Equality Diversity and Inclusion took part in a fantastic event of business leaders from the Solihull area, expertly organised by our REC member Susie Ankrett! The day kicked off with an inspiring keynote by Carmen Watson, setting the perfect tone for the event. Olga had the honour of being one of the headline speakers, where she presented on unlocking the power of inclusion to address modern business challenges. Additionally, she hosted a breakout session on implementing a step-by-step inclusive recruitment process. Olga’s key takeaways included: 1️⃣EDI Integration: EDI shouldn't be siloed into just one area of your business. It's about people, and they touch every aspect of your operations—from customer service to product development. An effective EDI strategy should be mainstreamed across all parts of your organisation. 2️⃣Addressing Modern Challenges: EDI is a critical response to the challenges modern businesses face. It's a pathway to improving performance, impact, and brand. 3️⃣Lifelong Learning: Like AI, EDI is a dynamic field. Maintaining a learning mindset is crucial to staying ahead of new developments and trends. 4️⃣Inclusive Recruitment: This process starts much earlier than anticipated. Before bringing in diverse talent, ensure your organisation is ready to welcome them by implementing EDI solutions and fostering a safe, respectful, and empowering environment for your existing staff. Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to making this event such a success! To find out more about our work on EDI click the link in the comments below. 👇 #BusinessLeaders #Inclusion #EDI #InclusiveRecruitment

Time is running out! Submit your entry for the #RECAwards24 by midnight tonight and ensure your team's hard work and dedication are celebrated. This is your last chance to join the industry's best and gain the recognition you deserve. Don't wait—enter now! 👉 https://bit.ly/3Vct359

On 2nd July, the #RECHealthandSocialCareSectorGroup met for a productive session. Highlights included a presentation from Stuart Hoddinott, Senior Researcher at the Institute for Government on the state of the NHS and Labour’s health commitments. Members engaged in lively discussions about ghost booking systems in recruitment and the GP Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme (ARRS), with mixed opinions on their impacts. The REC's Patrick Milnes, Campaigns and Government Relations Manager, and Melissa Mhondoro, Head of Legal Advice, provided valuable campaign and legal updates respectively. If you would like to attend out next meeting in September, register here! 👉https://bit.ly/3S2InAo

💫 In what has been a particularly tough year, the #RECAwards24 offers the perfect opportunity to champion your team's achievements and dedication. 🎞️Check out our video featuring 4myschools Supply Teaching Agency, winners of last year’s Best Company to Work For (up to 20 employees). 🏆Highlight your team's success and submit your #RECAwards24 entry before the deadline, 11.59pm tomorrow. 👉 https://bit.ly/3Vct359 💥Celebrate with us and the best of the recruitment industry this November! #RECAwards #Recruitment #BestCompany #IndustryLeaders #CelebrateSuccess

Started my day talking UK labour market, new government and recruitment with our friends at CNBC International. Always a pleasure to share the latest from the jobs experts - our Recruitment & Employment Confederation members. Key message - positive indicators for the autumn, but big challenges on skills and inactivity for the new Govt.

🚨We're thrilled to share our Drive a Winning Business Roadshow, featuring insights from business and sales expert BRAD SHACKLETON ! 💥This masterclass, supported by Firefish Software is designed to help you and your team become high-performing new business winners. With dates in London, Manchester and Birmingham, you'll learn how to race ahead 🏎️ by harnessing people and technology, increasing motivation, and embracing AI for business growth. Special guests include former Formula 1® business leader Richard West and Firefish Software CEO Wendy McDougall 🐠🐠🐠, who will share their expertise on achieving high performance and leveraging AI. 🏆Don't miss this opportunity to accelerate your skills, gain pole position and achieve the competitive edge in 2024! Register now 👉 https://bit.ly/461ByVP #RECmasterclass #BusinessDevelopment #Sales #F1 #Leadership #Recruitment #AI #Motivation #HighPerformance #Masterclass

🎥 Reflecting on an incredible day at #RECLive24 with Winifred Kagere, co-founder of Kawib Solutions Ltd. Winifred was drawn to the conference by its engaging topics and left with a deep appreciation for the connections made and insights gained. Her favourite part was the end-of-day keynote session with Pellegrino Riccardi on what keeps us motivated and the importance of personal connections. Winifred's experience underscores the value of being a part of the REC community. Watch the video to hear her story and why she recommends bringing your team to the next #RECLive25! 👇 We're in the process of compiling some highlights from the day so keep an eye out on our website for something coming very soon...

📣 Earlier today, the REC Board, Advisory Council, and members gathered online and at REC HQ for our Annual General Meeting! Thank you to all REC members for casting your votes on important issues and a special thanks to Seamus Nevin, leading business commentator and chief economist for Make UK for his insightful economic presentation. Neil Carberry walked listeners through REC’s new five-year strategy, discover how to get more involved in our work, and ensure a return on investment from your membership. First photo, left to right - David Vallance, REC Company Secretary & Finance Director, Neil Carberry, REC Chief Executive, Jon Sibson, Acting Chair of REC Board, and Alyx Peters FREC, Chair of REC Advisory Committee #RECMember #RECAGM24

🎙️As the dust settles, and the new Government unpacks their boxes. Listen to the latest episode of the #TalkingRecruitmentPodcast as we bring you a special edition of the podcast with REC campaigns and policy experts, Neil Carberry and Kate Shoesmith. They discuss the results of a momentous General Election, what it means and its impact on the UK recruitment industry and labour market. Listen now🎧: https://bit.ly/3xOLWDy #GeneralElection #UKRecruitment #UKstaff #LabourWinElection2024

We kicked off an important day for Recruitment & Employment Confederation governance with a great meeting of our Advisory Council. The Council helps us shape the member offer and work we do as well as giving us a cross-sector sense check on state of trade across the UK. Thanks for all your input 🙏 If you’re interested in representing your region or industry then get in touch with me, Kate Shoesmith or Tricia Wombell