News and articles
Welcome to our news and insights page, your go-to source for the latest updates and valuable information about what’s happening across our companies. Here, you'll find inspiring stories from our co-members, insights into our innovative projects, and expert advice to help you navigate your career path with us. Whether you're a prospective or current co-member, stay informed and inspired as we share the achievements, culture, and growth opportunities that make our company a dynamic and rewarding place to work.
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Happy birthday Reed!
Reed was founded on 7th May 1960, a 26 year old Alec Reed open the first office located on Kingsley Rd, Hounslow (West London). In the early 1960s Reed pioneered specialist recruitment services; a move which fundamentally changed the UK recruitment market.
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Sir Alec Reed: entrepreneur & philanthropist
Reed was one of the first recruitment agencies in the UK to form recruitment specialisms – with Alec Reed’s own background as a qualified accountant, this naturally formed the first specialism.
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Dress Up Friday - raising money for NHS charities
Co-Members across the REED group are fundraising for the Association of NHS Charities by putting on their best dress, suit, or costume!
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Keep Britain Working
At REED our aim is simple, to preserve as many jobs as we can and to protect livelihoods. As an organisation some difficult decisions had to be made over the last month which got James Reed thinking about what else we might do to help people and businesses more widely. This has led to the re-birth of Keep Britain Working.
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The Big Give – Emergency match campaign for COVID-19
At noon today, the Big Give launched an emergency match-fund to raise money for those who will be affected most by the COVID-19 virus over the coming weeks and months. Match funding is a proven way to encourage more people to give and for people to give more.
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Reed Apprentices – Fire it Up
Thursday 30th January saw over 100 REED Apprentices gather in Birmingham to celebrate being awarded their qualification for either Recruitment Resourcer Level 2, or Recruitment Consultant Level 3 Apprenticeship.
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Alpine Leadership Challenge 2020
Reed welcomes back leaders from across the group who have partaken in the Alpine Leadership Challenge 2020.
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Spotlight on… Consultancy+
In the last few years since Consultancy+ was launched, we have seen exponential growth and success as a team. One of the reasons for this is the dedicated consultants and support staff we have driving our strategy and delivering success for our customers.
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