The latest phase of the Government’s RedTape Challenge is focusing on employment regulations. As part of this the REC has been in dialogue with the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) with regards to a radical streamlining of the Conduct Regulations. The REC has previously engaged with the...

Following media stories this week on how leading employers are implementing AWR, the REC has underlined the variety of ways that businesses can build flexibility into their workforce. Options such as the ‘Swedish Derogation’ model do not provide ‘get-out clauses’ but rather legitimate new supply methods. The key is...

One million Britons experienced workplace violence in the last two years, while millions more were subjected to intimidation, humiliation and rudeness, new research has shown. Surprisingly, managers and professionals in well-paid full-time jobs are among the groups most at risk. The study by Cardiff and Plymouth Universities also shows...

Now in its third successful year, the 23rd November 2011 celebrates National Freelancers Day. National Freelancers Day offers up a number of different events, ranging from lectures, quizzes and webinars for those wanting to shape their business and who are interested in the freelance way of working. The centrepiece...

A new mentoring programme aimed at senior industry practitioners has this week launched giving direct access to the industry’s highest-calibre communications professionals. The VMA Enhance Mentoring Partnership is a new initiative from VMA Enhance, the professional development arm of communications recruitment specialist, VMA Group. The Partnership has been specially...