UK – Over half of recruiters would consider licensing for the recruitment industry

Votes have now been counted following the national debate hosted by the Association of Professional Staffing companies (APSCo) at the headquarters of the CBI in central London.

Over half of recruiters (56%) would consider licensing for the recruitment industry following an electrifying national debate hosted by the Association of Professional Staffing Companies (APSCo) at the headquarters of the CBI in central London.

40% of recruiters were firmly opposed to licensing, with the remaining 4% undecided.

Over half of APSCo members (56%) voted in favour of the key motion: Should APSCo explore the potential for a clearly defined, well-managed and appropriately priced licensing system for the UK recruitment sector?