Neil Carberry
@recneil.bsky.social
Chief Executive of the REC, supporting the UK’s fabulous recruitment, staffing and talent advisory sector. Acas Council member. RFU coach and ref. Co-owner of the famous Heart of Midlothian.
Ready to go in Leeds this morning for the @recpress.bsky.social #Yorkshire forum! Looking forward to welcoming our members for a great discussion - and delighted to be joined by Firefish Chief Fish Wendy McDougall to discuss scaling in 2025.
June 5, 2025 at 7:57 AM
Ready to go in Leeds this morning for the @recpress.bsky.social #Yorkshire forum! Looking forward to welcoming our members for a great discussion - and delighted to be joined by Firefish Chief Fish Wendy McDougall to discuss scaling in 2025.
Again, Gov't decides name-calling agencies who are keeping the NHS going is better than actually having a workforce strategy. We're ready to help, if DH ever decide that behaving like adults rather than spinning a fiction like this is worthwhile.. (1/2)
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Nearly £1 billion for NHS frontline after agency spend crackdown
Government crack-down on rip-off temporary staffing agencies delivers unprecedented savings, as NHS trusts are urged to eradicate agency spending altogether
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June 2, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Again, Gov't decides name-calling agencies who are keeping the NHS going is better than actually having a workforce strategy. We're ready to help, if DH ever decide that behaving like adults rather than spinning a fiction like this is worthwhile.. (1/2)
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The trend towards longer working lives has been underpinned by ‘increased longevity; older workers enjoying jobs in which experience allows more autonomy; and enlightened employers valuing this experience.’ says @chrisgiles.ft.com
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The world of work is much more pleasant than we expected
Longer effective working lives have so far offset ageing populations
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May 29, 2025 at 6:24 AM
The trend towards longer working lives has been underpinned by ‘increased longevity; older workers enjoying jobs in which experience allows more autonomy; and enlightened employers valuing this experience.’ says @chrisgiles.ft.com
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So proud of the work our @recpress.bsky.social members have done with Alice on our team - changing lives. More of this please! And another sign that partnership with the private recruitment sector is essential for any Government to achieve its Labour Market aims.
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REC Restart Scheme hits 3,000 placements :: The REC
REC Restart Scheme hits 3,000 placements
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May 23, 2025 at 9:42 AM
So proud of the work our @recpress.bsky.social members have done with Alice on our team - changing lives. More of this please! And another sign that partnership with the private recruitment sector is essential for any Government to achieve its Labour Market aims.
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www.rec.uk.com/our-view/new...
Today's @recpress.bsky.social #LabourMarketTracker with @lightcast.bsky.social backs up anecdote from #recruitment leaders - April more bumping along than bad, despite cost rises. New job postings up, while active postings dropped as old ones rolled off. More:
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Labour Market Tracker: New job postings post small rise in April despite rise in business costs and Easter break - REC :: The REC
Labour Market Tracker: New job postings post small rise in April despite rise in business costs and Easter break - REC
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May 22, 2025 at 7:40 AM
Today's @recpress.bsky.social #LabourMarketTracker with @lightcast.bsky.social backs up anecdote from #recruitment leaders - April more bumping along than bad, despite cost rises. New job postings up, while active postings dropped as old ones rolled off. More:
www.rec.uk.com/our-view/new...
www.rec.uk.com/our-view/new...
Always a pleasure to write for @cforlearning.bsky.social - a more rigid labour market driven by Labour reforms will further expose the paucity of the skills strategy in England. That’s one of the reasons why preserving flexibility matters - but it is also a case for addressing some key funding gaps.
As the government creates an insider-outsider labour market, we need an insider-outsider skills strategy says Neil Carberry @recneil.bsky.social, Chief Executive, REC @recmembers.bsky.social.
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Read here: bit.ly/InsiderOutsi...
May 14, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Always a pleasure to write for @cforlearning.bsky.social - a more rigid labour market driven by Labour reforms will further expose the paucity of the skills strategy in England. That’s one of the reasons why preserving flexibility matters - but it is also a case for addressing some key funding gaps.
This morning's @recpress.bsky.social #ReportOnJobs reports on #Recruiters’ April billings performance, produced in partnership with @kpmguk.bsky.social and @spglobalratings.bsky.social
tl;dr - still weak, but sequential improvement and not as bad as April cost rises may have predicted. (1/)
tl;dr - still weak, but sequential improvement and not as bad as April cost rises may have predicted. (1/)
May 12, 2025 at 8:15 AM
This morning's @recpress.bsky.social #ReportOnJobs reports on #Recruiters’ April billings performance, produced in partnership with @kpmguk.bsky.social and @spglobalratings.bsky.social
tl;dr - still weak, but sequential improvement and not as bad as April cost rises may have predicted. (1/)
tl;dr - still weak, but sequential improvement and not as bad as April cost rises may have predicted. (1/)
Mobility is the oil of economic growth. Public concern about immigration is valid and domestic training essential - but unless this government works with businesses they will risk economic own goals.
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REC response to initial details about the Immigration White Paper :: The REC
REC response to initial details about the Immigration White Paper
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May 11, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Mobility is the oil of economic growth. Public concern about immigration is valid and domestic training essential - but unless this government works with businesses they will risk economic own goals.
www.rec.uk.com/our-view/new...
www.rec.uk.com/our-view/new...
Good to see our Standards guru Lorraine Laryea quoted with advice on avoiding recruitment scams here. Always work with a professional body member - look for the @recpress.bsky.social badge!
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Rise in reports of 'shameful' recruitment scams
There is a sharp rise in reports of job and recruitment fraud to Action Fraud.
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May 7, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Good to see our Standards guru Lorraine Laryea quoted with advice on avoiding recruitment scams here. Always work with a professional body member - look for the @recpress.bsky.social badge!
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Hurrah! Though knowing the business, it was never in any doubt @moonexecsearch.bsky.social!
After 20+ years of REC membership, we're delighted to have passed our assessment and renewed – committing us to the highest standards of honesty, integrity & social responsibility.
Thanks to @recneil.bsky.social & @recmembers.bsky.social for continuing to elevate standards in the industry!
Thanks to @recneil.bsky.social & @recmembers.bsky.social for continuing to elevate standards in the industry!
May 7, 2025 at 7:38 AM
Hurrah! Though knowing the business, it was never in any doubt @moonexecsearch.bsky.social!
I'm travelling for @recpress.bsky.social today, so shorter thread than normal on Friday’s #ReportOnJobs, produced with our friends @kpmguk.bsky.social and @spglobalratings.bsky.social - the story is familiar from previous months, with a couple of interesting changes. (1/)
April 13, 2025 at 7:00 AM
I'm travelling for @recpress.bsky.social today, so shorter thread than normal on Friday’s #ReportOnJobs, produced with our friends @kpmguk.bsky.social and @spglobalratings.bsky.social - the story is familiar from previous months, with a couple of interesting changes. (1/)
A peaceful Passover to all those celebrating, especially amongst our @recpress.bsky.social members and team. Chag Pesach Sameach!
April 13, 2025 at 6:55 AM
A peaceful Passover to all those celebrating, especially amongst our @recpress.bsky.social members and team. Chag Pesach Sameach!
To Bristol! Not only to take advantage of the classic Greggs breakfast deal, but more importantly to see our SW @recpress.bsky.social members all day. Best bit of the job - there’s quite a lot to discuss…
April 3, 2025 at 7:08 AM
To Bristol! Not only to take advantage of the classic Greggs breakfast deal, but more importantly to see our SW @recpress.bsky.social members all day. Best bit of the job - there’s quite a lot to discuss…
A warm #EidMubarak to all those celebrating, especially amongst our @recpress.bsky.social members and team.
March 30, 2025 at 7:53 AM
A warm #EidMubarak to all those celebrating, especially amongst our @recpress.bsky.social members and team.
This comment from my LinkedIn this week gets why the Government’s approach to healthcare staffing isn’t likely to succeed:
“As a nurse who’s spent years covering agency shifts, this hit a nerve.
The problem isn’t agency work — it’s how the system uses agency: (1/)
“As a nurse who’s spent years covering agency shifts, this hit a nerve.
The problem isn’t agency work — it’s how the system uses agency: (1/)
March 29, 2025 at 9:43 AM
This comment from my LinkedIn this week gets why the Government’s approach to healthcare staffing isn’t likely to succeed:
“As a nurse who’s spent years covering agency shifts, this hit a nerve.
The problem isn’t agency work — it’s how the system uses agency: (1/)
“As a nurse who’s spent years covering agency shifts, this hit a nerve.
The problem isn’t agency work — it’s how the system uses agency: (1/)
Today’s @recpress.bsky.social #JobsOutlook - our survey of hiring businesses across the UK, offers a little bit of positivity (just about!) on hiring. Taken before the Spring Statement, it shows a continuation of the improving trend in both firms' belief in themselves, and in the wider economy. (1/)
March 28, 2025 at 8:36 AM
Today’s @recpress.bsky.social #JobsOutlook - our survey of hiring businesses across the UK, offers a little bit of positivity (just about!) on hiring. Taken before the Spring Statement, it shows a continuation of the improving trend in both firms' belief in themselves, and in the wider economy. (1/)
Thanks to @telegraphnews.bsky.social for allowing us to set out some NHS workforce realities this morning. Yes there are issues - but their aren’t about the presence of flexible workers in the NHS. If we worked together we could address them. @recpress.bsky.social is ready to help.
March 27, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Thanks to @telegraphnews.bsky.social for allowing us to set out some NHS workforce realities this morning. Yes there are issues - but their aren’t about the presence of flexible workers in the NHS. If we worked together we could address them. @recpress.bsky.social is ready to help.
So #SpringStatement - growth is the story. If HMG is really focussed on it, some policies need to change - time to back business, not make life more difficult!
March 26, 2025 at 1:31 PM
So #SpringStatement - growth is the story. If HMG is really focussed on it, some policies need to change - time to back business, not make life more difficult!
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It might not seem like the major issue, but the historical illiteracy of an American administration complaining that freeloading Europeans haven't done enough to militarily control the Suez Canal is quite the thing, eh?
March 25, 2025 at 8:17 AM
It might not seem like the major issue, but the historical illiteracy of an American administration complaining that freeloading Europeans haven't done enough to militarily control the Suez Canal is quite the thing, eh?
A pleasure to attend DBT Iftar event with Jonathan Reynolds and ambassadors last night. Pleased to represent so many superb Muslim recruitment leaders & professionals amongst our @recpress.bsky.social members Well chosen words from the Imam, who spoke to shared Christian and Muslim values.
March 25, 2025 at 8:50 AM
A pleasure to attend DBT Iftar event with Jonathan Reynolds and ambassadors last night. Pleased to represent so many superb Muslim recruitment leaders & professionals amongst our @recpress.bsky.social members Well chosen words from the Imam, who spoke to shared Christian and Muslim values.
Few surprises in today's official labour market data given the trends of the past few months. Inactivity down a bit (good), employment and unemployment both up a bit in response. If anything, on the good end of expectations, with vacancies flattening out.
March 20, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Few surprises in today's official labour market data given the trends of the past few months. Inactivity down a bit (good), employment and unemployment both up a bit in response. If anything, on the good end of expectations, with vacancies flattening out.
A Happy St Patrick’s Day, especially to our friends at ERF in Ireland and our @recpress.bsky.social members in NI!
March 17, 2025 at 12:37 PM
A Happy St Patrick’s Day, especially to our friends at ERF in Ireland and our @recpress.bsky.social members in NI!
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Happy “incredibly annoying three week period when all the UK and US time differences are wrong” to all who celebrate.
March 9, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Happy “incredibly annoying three week period when all the UK and US time differences are wrong” to all who celebrate.
This morning, we've published the latest #ReportOnJobs, our report of @recpress.bsky.social members’ February performance and the most real-time indicator of the UK's labour market. Produced by us with S&P Global & @kpmguk.bsky.social tl;dr - still weak, but some positive signs. (1/)
March 10, 2025 at 8:49 AM
This morning, we've published the latest #ReportOnJobs, our report of @recpress.bsky.social members’ February performance and the most real-time indicator of the UK's labour market. Produced by us with S&P Global & @kpmguk.bsky.social tl;dr - still weak, but some positive signs. (1/)
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Responding to the laying of amendments to the #EmploymentRightsBill, the REC Chief Executive
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@recneil.bsky.social
March 5, 2025 at 9:48 AM
Responding to the laying of amendments to the #EmploymentRightsBill, the REC Chief Executive
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