**The big picture:** # Recruiters’ body warns firms over new right to work duties ... **New right to work rules are a ‘major burden’ on business and could slow down recruitment, the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) has claimed. **Why it matters:** This development impacts executive workforce planning, talent acquisition velocity, and staffing compliance. **Between the lines:** - Operating conditions and hiring signals continue to adjust across key sectors. - Staffing leaders are evaluating market dynamics and regulatory posture. **Staffing & HR impact:** Talent leaders should assess contractor pipeline margins and direct hiring exposure in light of these changes. **The bottom line:** Real-time visibility into labor market indicators remains critical.