Yesterday (May 17th), the government confirmed that it will attempt to cut public sector spending by £6 billion, in a bid to reduce the UK's large deficit.
However, the REC argued that it would be preferable for the economic health of the country if the government attempted to save money through sustainable reforms rather than resorting to slashing staffing and agency budgets.
Tom Hadley, director of external relations at the organisation, commented: 'The need to reduce public expenditure is a given, but knee-jerk cuts would result in an unravelling of frontline services and put more stress on our fragile jobs market.'
He also pointed out that temporary and contract workers are not brought into government departments 'on a whim' and are often essential to their smooth running.
The REC recently recommended that the new government concentrates on supporting the UK's flexible jobs market, public sector reform and economic growth.
However, the REC argued that it would be preferable for the economic health of the country if the government attempted to save money through sustainable reforms rather than resorting to slashing staffing and agency budgets.
Tom Hadley, director of external relations at the organisation, commented: 'The need to reduce public expenditure is a given, but knee-jerk cuts would result in an unravelling of frontline services and put more stress on our fragile jobs market.'
He also pointed out that temporary and contract workers are not brought into government departments 'on a whim' and are often essential to their smooth running.
The REC recently recommended that the new government concentrates on supporting the UK's flexible jobs market, public sector reform and economic growth.
