About Us
Tue, Jun 24th, 2008
Our History. The Society was founded in 1979, when it was established by a group of individuals working primarily in the fields of Recruitment Advertising and Consultancy. As at the time they had no natural "home" or forum where they could meet like-minded professionals to discuss and debate latest developments, the Society was formed. From those early origins, the Society evolved and emerged, over time, as an inclusive body for all those working in and having an interest in all aspects of Resourcing and Retention. Accordingly, the membership grew to include in-house HR Resourcing specialists, employment industry intermediaries at every level and type of recruitment, the media - sector and national, Recruitment Advertising agencies, Online Recruitment experts, Talent Management specialists, Recruitment Analysts, Occupational Psychologists with a focus on employment, Outplacement, members of other related Trade & Professional Associations (such as CIPD, the REC, and AGR) and Consultants of all types involved in any aspect of Resourcing - in fact the list is almost endless!
In this way, the Society became known as "the meeting place for best practice, ideas and experience." As one of the main UK forums for presentation and discussion about leading edge Resourcing & Retention issues, the Society runs topical high quality speaker events, which also provide excellent informal networking opportunities for all those with a professional interest in best practice in Resourcing.
As the Society's profile has grown, so it has also become valued as a sought after UK national voice on Resourcing issues. Most recently, the major change in the Society's structure is for it to become the UK professional membership body bringing together all those involved in Resourcing - high calibre events remain a key part of the Society's offering to the Membership, but Membership is increasingly seen to confer other invaluable Benefits as well.
Benefits
The unique proposition of the Society is that it is the UK voice of Best Practice and Innovation in Recruitment, and it is inclusive of all those with a professional interest in Recruitment. Thus the very fact of being a Society Member is increasingly meaningful and respected by those you come into professional contact with every working day.
Membership of The Recruitment Society makes a powerful statement about you, and about your organisation, and the high standards to which you, and we, aspire
There is a regular programme of events, offering top quality speakers and topics of current interest. These events are usually either free or available at discounted rates to Members and their guests, depending on the specific Membership Level and Terms offered in any Membership year.
Excellent Networking opportunities with a diverse and large number of people active in all different areas of Resourcing and related activities.
Members will be able to use the Society's logo on their own materials, such as stationery and websites. That is a fundamental offering as part of the membership package (subject to permission being granted and on the understanding that the privilege can be withdrawn at any time at the sole discretion of the Committee.) In the same way Members can also use the designation "Member of The Recruitment Society" on their own account.
The Recruitment society exists to enhance the reputation of Resourcing in the UK by encouraging the exchange of ideas. Why not join us?
