REC Professional Code of Ethics

a) In order to establish trust and build productive work relationships, you must exercise due diligence and observe high standards of accuracy of information, advice given and timeliness, to both clients and work seekers.

b) Treat all recruitment professionals with respect and aim to work in a fair and open competitive environment.

c) This standard also seeks to emphasise the importance of applying an ethical and professional approach to customer service standards at all times.

a) You must act at all times with integrity, honesty, the highest ethical standards and appropriate behaviour.

b) You will not engage in any activities which would bring the recruitment industry or the REC into disrepute.

a) You must observe and respect the confidentiality of your clients and jobseekers and ensure this is maintained at all stages of the recruitment process.

a) You must comply with all relevant legislation, statutory and non-statutory codes and official guidance that will impact on your role in recruitment.

b) In particular, you should make sure that you know what steps to take in order to ensure compliance with the Employment Agencies Act 1973, the Conduct Regulations 2003 (and amendments).

a) You should ensure that you are well informed about recruitment practices, and that you continually seek to improve your knowledge, skills and qualification base.

b) Use your REC status to encourage clients to trust your professionalism.

c) Use the REC designatory letters at all times and appropriately whilst a member of the REC.

d) Ensure that you regularly review the REC notifications sent to you. This will ensure that you are aware of any information that could impact on the recruitment industry and your day-to-day job.