REC Putting Technology on the Agenda!

It appears one of my final triumphs before leaving The Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) in November 06 is gaining momentum and support.

When hosting a meeting of the ORMC in October 06 and presenting the impact self hiring technologies could have on the traditional and online recruitment industries, I urged both industries to work closely together to ensure continued mutual prosperity and operational synergy. I also took the opportunity, given the audience of online recruiters, to suggest the re-introduction of an REC online sector group.

At the time, some of the majors pledged their support immediately and in the latest edition of Recruiter magazine (21st March), Rob Brouwer, chief executive, Monster UK/Ireland confirmed they will be supporting the new sector group. I am thrilled with the momentum behind this important step because, more than ever, job boards need recruiter's content and recruiters need job board's traffic and access to their talent pool databases.

The introduction of an independent authority to facilitate high level communication, regulation and development activity must be welcomed and supported by all. Contact REC for more details.