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After leaving college and training to be an actor, a life on stage looked to be the obvious choice for [...]

Back in the spring of 2022, Reed launched the latest iteration of their Co-Member Value Proposition (CVP) A term you [...]

That's right! In late 2022, Reed officially launched the first intake for the Tech edition of Reed's longstanding Graduate Scheme [...]

Every October, people across the UK acknowledge and celebrate Black History Month (BHM) - a time of year dedicated to [...]

Where work-based rewards and benefits were once seen as an optional way for businesses to show a duty of care [...]

Pardon the pun but the last few months at our HQ Dragon Court have been 🔥 🐉. Many smiles, many [...]

Back in October, we caught up with Rob Barklamb, our International Franchise Operations Manager who gave us a sneak peek [...]

Reed.co.uk was revolutionary when it first launched in 1995, being the first ever recruitment website offered by a recruitment agency [...]

Business and charity have always gone hand-in-hand at Reed. As a business that is 18% owned by charity, we endeavour [...]

Who are Reed Franchise Partnerships? Starting a new job after you’ve been made redundant can feel daunting in any situation. [...]

As the last days of summer drew in, the magnificent Crewe Hall was getting ready to welcome a record number of [...]

The Job crowd have released the Top Companies for Graduates and Apprentices to work for in 2021 and Reed have [...]

Meet Aileen... Joining Reed Online as Head of Delivery back in 2018, the next 2 years saw Aileen promoted into [...]

This year’s theme for International Women’s Day 2021 is Choose to Challenge. Here, we speak to Kevin Dainty, Business Development [...]

Our Kickstart programme continues to be a growing success. In addition to our own 29 Kickstarters we are an approved [...]

Reed Technology works with employers throughout the UK to match them with IT talent to drive their businesses forward. We [...]

Simon Baddeley, Managing Director of Business Services, celebrates 21 years at Reed this January. Simon shares his thoughts, stories and [...]

Who are Talent Engagement? Talent Engagement are a key part of our Reed Talent Solutions (RTS) business, based out of [...]

This year has proved challenging for many businesses; forcing us to adapt to changes most would never have predicted.  As [...]

The 2020 Big Give Christmas Challenge has raised a record £20 MILLION in just one week! Charities benefitting a wide [...]

What is the Digital Workplace? In 2019 REED began implementing its Digital Workplace transformation across the business.  This required the [...]

The Financial Times has released its second annual Diversity Leaders ranking, which focuses on areas of inclusivity such as: gender, [...]

At Reed we live our purpose of Improving Lives Through Work by delivering the best outcomes we can for our [...]

In addition to being the Regional Manager for Stratford Business Support, Helen Fontaine is one of Reed's longest-serving co-members with [...]

Reed Specialist Recruitment has been ranked 35th in the Apprenticeship Top 100 Employers 2020 list. This marks the second time this year [...]

With the Big Give Christmas Challenge 2020 set to launch on 1st December, we wanted to shine a light on [...]

With a Reed career of over 35 years, Christine is a true recruitment veteran and a current Area Manager based [...]

Reed Screening, based in Manchester provide employee screening services directly for clients, as well as for clients of our consultants [...]

Leon Davies (Senior Business Manager - Marketing and Creative) talks to us about what Black History Month means to him. [...]

Reed has pledged funding support for apprenticeships within small businesses across London and North West England. As an apprenticeship provider [...]

reed.co.uk Courses have helped meet the rising demand for online learning in 2020... and the best is still to come. [...]

Reed has been listed as a finalist in THREE different categories at the TALINT INTERNATIONAL ANNUAL RECRUITMENT AWARDS (TIARAs) 2020 [...]

We are proud to be placed 64th in The Sunday Times Top Track 100 league table, which ranks Britain’s 100 [...]

On the 7th of May, REED marked turning 60. There was also a new arrival - reed.com was launched.  The [...]

Reed Turns 60... Reed was founded on 7th May 1960, a 26 year old Alec Reed open the first office [...]

Sir Alec Reed: Entrepreneur & Philanthropist Alec Reed left school at 16 and became a trainee accountant whilst working part-time [...]

Dress Up Friday Co-Members across the REED group are fundraising for the Association of NHS Charities by putting on their [...]

At REED our aim is simple, to preserve as many jobs as we can and to protect livelihoods. As an [...]

At noon today, the Big Give launched an emergency match-fund to raise money for those who will be affected most [...]

Thursday 30th January saw over 100 REED Apprentices gather in Birmingham to celebrate being awarded their qualification for either Recruitment [...]

REED welcomes back leaders from across the group who have partaken in the Alpine Leadership Challenge 2020. Successfully selected leaders [...]

Who are Consultancy+? “We are the professional services and consultancy arm of the REED group. This means that we work [...]

Internships are an increasingly popular route into work for many.  For over ten years REED has been supporting individuals and […]

"There's never been a better time to craft a career you love. But how can you find your ideal career [...]

During 3rd-10th December 2019 over £15.6 Million was raised for charitable causes through the Big Give - a record amount [...]

REED has consecutively been voted one of the best places to work by existing and former Co-Members in the Glassdoor [...]

Enter the draw at reed.co.uk/win to be in with a chance of having all/most your student loan being paid off […]

REED CEO makes the 2019 Staffing Europe 100 list by the Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA). The annual list recognises individuals […]

Improving Lives Through Work   Four simple words that capture the purpose of what we do every day at REED [...]

"Stay true to your own values"    In 2018 our chairman James Reed set out three pledges to encourage and [...]

Company Chairman and CEO James Reed has been listed as “Top CEO” in Glassdoor’s 2019 Employees’ Choice Awards, for the […]

REED Takes Part in Birmingham Pride  On 25th May 2019 REED Co-Members from across the group joined thousands of others [...]

  Reed Specialist Recruitment has been recognised once again for the rewards on offer to its Co-Members (specifically apprentices), winning [...]

  We are delighted to announce that REED are the first organisation in England to see apprentices complete the new [...]

Whether you are a seasoned retail worker or gained your experience through weekend, summer or other part-time work, there are […]

Collaboration and innovation are at the core of our work at reed.co.uk, and around once a year Co-Members bring their […]

The Big Give are currently helping charities raise vital funds to support victims of Cyclone Idai. Visit The Big Give to […]

  National Apprenticeship Week 2019 may be over but there is still a lot to celebrate at REED… 4th-8th March […]

Two events took place on Friday 22nd February 2019 to celebrate Co-Members from Reed Specialist Recruitment (RSR) who had successfully […]

Shared parental leave was introduced back in 2015, yet  government statistics show that take up is still only sitting around […]

  The REED Apprenticeship Programme has been shortlisted in the HR Distinction Awards 2019 in the category of Distinction in Apprenticeship/Graduate […]

Graduate Recruitment Consultant: My first year Graduate Scheme placement with Reed Marketing & Creative, Birmingham Guest blog by Nabeeda Bakali […]

Tommy’s Partnership – Supporting new parents and pregnant women at work…. As part of REED’s Love Mondays, Love Inclusion campaign […]

  In January, 50 consultants across Reed Specialist Recruitment were awarded their NVQ Levels 2 & 3 Diplomas and Certificates, having […]

  Learn to Earn: REED Joins the 5% Club ‘Learn to earn’ is an apt phrase for anyone joining REED […]

To help share some insight to #LifeAtREED as an Intern, the Early Talent team recruited Ellie to share her experiences […]

We asked our Co-Members to share some of their favourite benefits of working at REED on social media using #RewardsAtREED […]

As the 2018 cohort graduate from the REED Management Academy, we take a look at what gives the programme its […]

REED has been recognised as one of the Best Places to Work in the UK in the Glassdoor 2019 Employees’ Choice […]

REED Co-Members across the UK have been fundraising in the lead up to the Big Give Christmas Challenge 2018 Every […]

As the days are getting shorter and the cold weather is a regular feature, we looked to sunnier climes and […]

REED Reward Team recognised for Engagement Excellence Recently the REED Reward Team, along with other colleagues from HR, attended the […]

  REED Co-Members share their #StartAtREED Over September we asked Co-Members (colleagues) at REED to share their own stories on […]

For someone with no experience in recruitment or sales, working out how to become a recruitment consultant might be a […]

Corporate Social Responsibility – The REED Way Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) simply defined means: How does your business benefit society? […]

Reed Secure is a specialist division within Reed Talent Solutions dedicated to working with former offices and security cleared professionals. […]

In 2018 Reed Technology joined forces with PWC’s Tech She Can Charter to inspire more girls and women to consider […]

Every year, during the month of June, the LGBT community celebrates diversity in a number of different ways. REED diversity […]

In April 2018 Co-Members from Reed Talent Solutions helped raise c £4K for charity by taking part in the gruelling [...]