There will be two types of events this year. The first is a series of workshops called “Rethink and Rebuild Your Business” which will be held in seven major cities. Led by REC Chief Executive, Kevin Green, these workshops have been designed so that recruiters can engage in ‘round table’ discussions with key players from the REC so that ultimately, they can come away better informed about the services and standards the organisation delivers.

These workshops will also include updates on major issues facing the recruitment industry such as the implementation of the Agency Workers Directive and the changes to pensions regulations both of which will be introduced in the next two years.

As well as the workshops, Kevin Green will be holding 19 CEO Updates - informal meetings at which members can hear about the economy, how the recruitment industry has been faring in the current economic climate and what the REC is doing to support members.

Commenting on the “2010 On the Road programme”, Kevin Green said “We were thrilled with the response from members last year. The 1,000 businesses whom we met represented 25 per cent of our membership and we hope more will come along to the workshops or the updates this year.”

The events next week are CEO updates on February 11 and 12 with the first workshop Rethink and Rebuild Your Workshop in Leeds on March 1.

Comments from members received following last year’s On The Road events included:

“I thought the meeting was excellent. With such a wide variety of agents involved, often this types of meetings can become quite industry-specific which is why the REC’ sector group structure will work. …………Your vision for the REC and what was outlined as the strategies for the business going forward seems far more in line with how I see a trade body operating which is great news. Gareth Lloyd, Amoria Bond

“This event enabled me for the first time I have really started to understand the additional benefits of being an REC member…..”

“An excellent, well-presented and informative event that focussed on the key topics of the moment……”

“It is reassuring to know how much the REC is doing for us……”

Full details of the dates and locations of the events, and how to book are available at www.rec.uk.com/recontheroad.

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For more information, please contact Alison Henderson, Press Manager, the REC, 020 7009 2157, alison.henderson@rec.uk.com.