KHR and KES go pink for the day!! Raising money for Breast Cancer Care, Kings Hill Recruitment and Kent Executive Search went pink for the day on 7th November.

Children In Need Kings Hill Recruitment and Kent Executive Search will be supporting Children In Need on Friday 14th November by dressing up in fancy dress.

New Minimum Wage Rates An increase in the national minimum wage from £5.52 to £5.73 an hour for adult workers has come into force. The statutory hourly rate for 18 to 22-year-olds has also risen from £4.60 to £4.77, and for 16 and 17-year-olds has lifted from £3.40 to £3.53. Source: BBC News Website

New REC/CIPD guide offers key advice to building stronger partnerships New guidance from the REC and Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) has been released. ‘The relationship between HR and recruitment agencies – A guide to productive partnerships’ provides advice and guidance for HR and recruitment agencies on building and maintaining strong partnership relationships. Read More ...

Kent Executive Search at Brands Hatch Business Exhibition The Brands Hatch Business Show covers every aspect of business today. Free to all visitors, you can meet the Kent Executive Search team at Stand 4 between 10am and 3pm on Friday 19th September 2008.

Two more Kings Hill Recruitment Consultants start training for Certificate in Recruitment Practice Two of our latest recruits to the Kings Hill Recruitment Permanent Team are keen to demonstrate their professionalism by studying for the Certificate in Recruitment Practice. This well-established, recognised industry qualification will provide them with a better understanding of the Recruitment Market Place, an understanding of Essential Legislation and Procedures as well as help them build relationships with clients and candidates. Good Luck with your studies!

Recruitment agencies take strain in uncertain job market, reveals new REC research New research from the REC's Research Unit has shown agencies are beginning to pick up most of the strain generated by the current uncertainty within the jobs market. The Key Recruitment Trends 2007 report, which contains the key findings of last year’s monthly tracking research, identified the fact that agencies were acting as “shock absorbers” in providing the labour market with flexibility during the present economic period. Read More ...

The Kent 2020 Vision Conference and Exhibition Noticing the lack of representation of professional agencies catering for management and senior executives in previous years we decided to 'take the plunge' and attend this year. It is estimated that there were 4000 visitors to the event, and it certainly felt like most of them came to see us! To all those who took the time to talk to us, whether seeking personnel, a new job or simply some advice, thank you. Read More ...

Budget Hits Recruitment The REC are dismayed at removal of the staff hire concession. The VAT Staff Hire Concession and the Business Brief 10/04 concession allowing “VAT on margin only” will be withdrawn from 1 April 2009. Read More ...

New Employment Bill will help crack down on rogue employers, says REC The Government today published the Employment Bill aimed at toughening penalties for rogue employers who pay under the minimum wage. It also seeks to strengthen the powers of the Employment Agency Standards Inspectorate. Read More ...