The UK recruitment industry is worth in excess of twenty billion pounds. The REC is the corporate body which represents over seven thousand firms in the UK recruitment industry. The membership of the REC also includes over five thousand individuals. All recruitment firms are welcome to join the REC regardless of whether they are new or well established organization. In terms of government policy and legislation, the REC helps to ensure that the interests of the recruitment industry is catered for. There is no doubt that this body is the most influential organization in the UK recruitment industry. The REC is dedicated to ensuring that all member firms adhere to the standard code of good recruitment practice.



This code of practice helps to ensure that the industry maintains high standards of service. It also safeguards the interests of both employers and job candidates. The wide selection of benefits and services which the REC makes available to its members adds value to their overall business. The REC also acts as somewhat of a recruitment industry pressure group. This role is highlighted by the fact that the organization engages in extensive lobbying activities. They also provide legal services to their members. The REC also provides their individual members with professional training and qualifications programs. These programs are designed to open more doors of opportunity to their members and to raise overall performance within recruitment firms. The importance of this REC training programs cannot be overemphasized because each year, the REC trains thousands of students and training delegates.

The REC also holds regional evenwhich takes them to various parts of the UK. The primary purpose of these activities is to keep members informed of important updates and practical information. There is no doubt that the role and activity of the REC is broad and diverse. In many respects, the REC is what keeps the UK recruitment industry in good shape. The organization truly has a broad agenda and it seems as though it is one of the busiest industry organizations in the UK. It is also worth mentioning that Quanta is a proud member of the REC and has been so for a number of years now. As the recruitment industry continues to evolve overtime, the role of the REC will also change. However, it is certain that the importance and influence of this organization will remain potent.