Recruitment and Rec Essay

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Choosing a
Recruitment Agency
Deciding which recruitment agency to work with is often a difficult and always a significant business decision. A good agency can add value to your recruitment process by; to strong candidates
• introducing youcould not have found you otherwise informing and strengthening
•your recruitment strategy

• guiding you through the interview and hire process

helping you to think creatively
•how to fulfill your requirements.about

A poor choice of recruiter can damage your brand and your business.
How to Start
“The ‘war for talent’ is intensifying on all fronts, so appointing the right agency has never been more important. Research shows that the majority of employers struggle to know how best to appoint an agency and evaluate the on-going relationship. The
Industry Research Unit is working with CIPD to further identify good practice in this area.”
Roger Tweedy
Director, Industry Research Unit

How Can I Find Out More?
There are extensive fact sheets and informational briefings covering employment issues on the REC website – just click on the REC site at www.rec.uk.com 1) 
Look for an REC member agency. REC members cover all sectors and regions of the UK, are subject to regular inspection, adhere to a Code of Professional Practice, and have had their professional references checked. There is a directory of member agencies at www.rec.uk.com
2)  ook within your sector. In particular if your placement requires specialist skills, such
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as medical training, a specialist agency will not only understand your business better but will have the most relevant set of registered candidates. REC’s sector group members offer specialist advice on a wide range of discrete business areas. Go to www.rec.uk.com/sectors
3)  ook within your region. For many businesses, it is important to work with agencies who
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understand their local market. The REC’s member directory allows you to search by postcode or by region, and we have Regional Directors appointed in each area who can advise you further.
4)  sk about the Consultants’ Qualifications. Once you’ve identified some relevant agencies
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in your area, ask them about their consultant’s experience and qualifications. The REC offers the only two government approved recruitment industry qualifications, the Certificate in
Recruitment Practice and the Diploma in Recruitment Practice. Either would be a strong indication that the consultant you are dealing with is well versed in recruitment law and best practice.
5)  sk about Equality and Diversity. With the UK’s changing demographics it is essential to reach
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out across the full range of candidate to find the best candidate. Ask your prospective agencies about their equality and diversity policies. If they are signatories to the REC’s Diversity Pledge, or have undertaken the rigorous assessment of the Diversity Assured Recruitment Model, this is a good indication that they are serious about these issues and have developed good practice .

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www.rec.uk.com/choosing

Choosing a Recruitment Agency
What Should I Look For?
Agencies Displaying this Logo are accredited members of the REC.

These logos indicate accredited agencies that specialise in particular recruitment areas. In some cases this may mean that they are subject to additional
Codes of Practice and validation procedures.

What Are the Benefits of Working with an REC Member Agency?
●  ember agencies are