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• 50% of UK office workers find work through social media

  05-05-2021 17:39 via onrec.com
  Stuart Gentle Publisher at Onrec50% of UK office workers find work through social media05 May 2021|The continual rise of social media users and platforms across the globe has driven huge increases in the amount of job seekers and companies turning social media for jobs and talentNews archiveMore than half of UK office workers can contribute social media to the success of finding their last job, and 73% of millennials have found a job directly through social media – joint research from Stan
  
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• Access launches game-changing mobile app enabling better candidate engagement and efficiencies for recruitment agencies

  05-05-2021 14:52 via onrec.com
  Stuart Gentle Publisher at OnrecAccess launches game-changing mobile app enabling better candidate engagement and efficiencies for recruitment agencies05 May 2021|Access Recruitment, a division of The Access Group, providing the staffing industry’s broadest portfolio of SaaS solutions, has today launched its new worker mobile app, Access WorkView. LaunchWith skills shortages prevalent in many sectors such as education, logistics and healthcare, Access WorkView has been created for recruitm
  
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• New ATS Reporting Guide available

  05-05-2021 12:47 via onrec.com
  Stuart Gentle Publisher at OnrecNew ATS Reporting Guide available05 May 2021|Your Applicant Tracking System is packed with a wealth of data. News archiveFrom speed of hire to diversity metrics, your ATS reports provide essential insights into your recruitment process.
  But what if you’re new to recruitment data? Or your reporting skills are a little, shall we say, rusty?
  In a brand new guide, Hireserve are taking us back to basics.
    Your Guide to ATS Reports: The basics
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• A third of Asset Management Firms to increase investment in employee wellbeing post-pandemic says new industry report from Howden

  05-05-2021 12:12 via onrec.com
  Stuart Gentle Publisher at OnrecA third of Asset Management Firms to increase investment in employee wellbeing post-pandemic says new industry report from Howden05 May 2021|Howden surveyed over 160 asset management firms to benchmark their current employee benefits, wellbeing and reward programmes, investigate their plans and find out if their existing benefits are still fit for purpose given the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. News archiveAsset management firms are to step up their focus on em
  
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• HireVue Leads Interviewing Transformation with Launch of HireVue Builder

  05-05-2021 11:46 via onrec.com
  Stuart Gentle Publisher at OnrecHireVue Leads Interviewing Transformation with Launch of HireVue Builder05 May 2021|Structured Interview content and Evaluation Criteria Enables Better and Fairer Hiring DecisionsLaunchHireVue, the global leader in video interviewing, assessments, chat and recruiting automation technology, announces HireVue Builder, enabling hiring teams to rapidly create high-quality structured interviews based on predetermined key skills for the job. By identifying the job role
  
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• Peabody Housing Association hires better candidates with ISV.Online

  05-05-2021 11:43 via onrec.com
  Stuart Gentle Publisher at OnrecPeabody Housing Association hires better candidates with ISV.Online05 May 2021|Peabody Housing Association is one of the oldest and largest housing associations across London and the South East. News archiveIt provides supported housing services for people with a wide range of needs across London, Essex and the South. This includes those with mental health issues, complex needs, and learning disabilities as well as vulnerable young people and the homeless.
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• Making the magic happen – with a little help from recruitment software!

  05-05-2021 11:41 via onrec.com
  Stuart Gentle Publisher at OnrecMaking the magic happen – with a little help from recruitment software!05 May 2021|If you are a recruiter, you KNOW the job is not simple. In fact, it is incredibly challenging, and you need some serious skills (and a little bit of magic) to flourish in this line of work. Additionally, you need recruitment software!News archiveLet’s start with the daily grind in recruiting.
  Recruiters are perpetually striving to juggle multiple tasks and arrive at the
  
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• Implementing Right to Disconnect could be detrimental to employees, lawyers say

  05-05-2021 11:18 via onrec.com
  Stuart Gentle Publisher at OnrecImplementing Right to Disconnect could be detrimental to employees, lawyers say05 May 2021|Employment law specialists have warned that giving employees the ‘right to disconnect’ could impact the flexible working patterns some employees have enjoyed during the pandemic, if it is not managed appropriately.News archiveIt follows growing calls from trade unions for the UK to follow in Ireland’s recent footsteps to introduce a right to disconnect clau
  
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• Time to do what the employability industry does best: recruit

  05-05-2021 11:05 via onrec.com
  Stuart Gentle Publisher at OnrecTime to do what the employability industry does best: recruit05 May 2021|Thousands of roles available in the ‘hidden’ employability industry as the sector prepares for the busiest time in its historyNews archiveEmployability Day, 30 April 2021, is the UK’s largest celebration for organisations supporting often disadvantaged people to gain, sustain and progress in work. Led by the Employment Related Services Association (ERSA), it’s an annua
  
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• How to Make the Onboarding Process Simpler

  05-05-2021 10:17 via onrec.com
  Stuart Gentle Publisher at OnrecHow to Make the Onboarding Process Simpler05 May 2021|Onboarding is the process that helps new hires acclimate to their new organization. The more efficiently this is done, the sooner employees can hit the ground running and begin contributing to the company.News archiveEach industry requires different levels of onboarding, but the general process is very much the same. There are key aspects that can be simplified in order to achieve the best results. These six ti
  
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• Employers show greater confidence than candidates as job market recovery continues

  04-05-2021 17:13 via onrec.com
  Stuart Gentle Publisher at OnrecEmployers show greater confidence than candidates as job market recovery continues04 May 2021|According to the UK’s leading independent job board, CV-Library, the latest job market data for the month of April reveals that, after an initial boost in March, job postings have remained steady.News archiveIn comparison, applications per job have fallen by -12.8%. The main contributors to this decline were in applications to leis
  
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• Taking the initiative, or cheating to get ahead?

  04-05-2021 17:01 via onrec.com
  Stuart Gentle Publisher at OnrecTaking the initiative, or cheating to get ahead?04 May 2021|New research reveals the impact of Covid-19 on the jobs market and the tricks and tactics candidates are using to get hiredNews archiveNew research into the impact of the pandemic on the job-seeking landscape has revealed the huge levels of mistrust candidates have about the hiring process, as well as the tricks and tactics many are going to, to get hired.
  Confirming just how tough the employment landscap
  
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• What is Data Streaming and How It Is Beneficial To Your Business

  04-05-2021 16:16 via onrec.com
  Stuart Gentle Publisher at OnrecWhat is Data Streaming and How It Is Beneficial To Your Business04 May 2021|No one can deny the importance of data when it comes to any business. Unless News archiveUnless you have powerful data to process and analyse your business can't grow efficiently. Just like data, data streaming for business is a new term in the industry. Although the term is a newly added one, the experts of the industry have marked it beneficial for any business. So in this article, we wi
  
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• Why Your Websites Need Optimization And What Does It Bring

  04-05-2021 11:42 via onrec.com
  Stuart Gentle Publisher at OnrecWhy Your Websites Need Optimization And What Does It Bring04 May 2021|The internet is an unimaginably powerful tool. Nowadays, people look towards the internet if they ever need anything. News archiveNowadays, people look towards the internet if they ever need anything. It doesn't just contain all the answers, the internet is also a platform for marketing. This is done with the help of search engines. People rely on search engines to find everything. It doesn't ma
  
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• Government taskforce calls for flexible working for all

  04-05-2021 01:03 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  What policies may the Flexible Working Task Force suggest should be implemented post-COVID?
  
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• Three-fifths of the workforce feel optimistic about career prospects

  04-05-2021 01:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Which age group were found to be the most hopeful about their career prospects?
  
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• Skill-sets for job roles changing due to impact of pandemic

  04-05-2021 01:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  According to the workforce, what skills have climbed in importance for jobs in a post-COVID working world?
  
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• Under a fifth of workers informed about company policy on COVID vaccines

  30-04-2021 01:03 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  How has the issue of mandatory vaccinations divided the workforce?
  
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• Four in five workers call for comprehensive set of basic work rights

  30-04-2021 01:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Over half of workers polled were also in favour of banning zero-hours contracts.
  
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• Uptake of graduate recruits has increased compared to 2020

  30-04-2021 01:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  How is the approach to recruiting young people expected to change in 2021?
  
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• Pregnancy loss policy introduced for Channel 4 employees

  28-04-2021 23:41 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The company hopes the implementation of the Pregnancy Loss policy will "confront a topic that remains taboo".
  
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• Three-quarters of employers observe presenteeism among staff

  28-04-2021 23:40 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  How can HR tackle issues such as presenteeism and leaveism among their workforce?
  
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• Demand for digital automation skills has more than doubled since 2019

  28-04-2021 23:39 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  In what ways can businesses work to integrate automation into their companies?
  
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• How can companies address their skills gap?

  28-04-2021 17:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Tune into our free webinar today (29/4/21) at 11am to discover how your firm can work to close their skills gap and create a robust L&D strategy.
  
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• CandidateZip Introduces Bulk Resume Parsing In Its Core Product

  28-04-2021 13:51 via onrec.com
  Stuart Gentle Publisher at OnrecCandidateZip Introduces Bulk Resume Parsing In Its Core Product28 Apr 2021|Have you ever heard that any recruiter said, 'I love data entry'? News archiveImagine what would happen if recruiters get the right solution to automate their hiring process.
  CandidateZip has recently announced adding one more new feature to its core product. The new feature is 'Bulk Resume Parsing.' Through this new bulk parsing feature, recruiters can easily upload a zip file directly to
  
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• UK demand for digital automation skills doubles as employees feel the burn out

  28-04-2021 13:45 via onrec.com
  Stuart Gentle Publisher at OnrecUK demand for digital automation skills doubles as employees feel the burn out28 Apr 2021|New research from specialist recruiter Robert Half and global labour market trends experts Burning Glass indicates that demand for digital automation skills is set to double (+99%) by the end of 2021 compared to pre-pandemic figures.News archive Demand for digital automation skills has more than doubled since 2019, according to new research from specialised recruiter Robert H
  
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• Revealed: Employees face skills shortage ahead of return to the workplace

  28-04-2021 13:34 via onrec.com
  Stuart Gentle Publisher at OnrecRevealed: Employees face skills shortage ahead of return to the workplace28 Apr 2021|Teamwork and leadership less important amidst lockdown and working from home News archiveA study by the UK's leading independent job board, CV-Library, has revealed that adaptability is now the number one skill required in the workplace. Pre COVID-19, 48.3% of candidates surveyed believed that communication was the top skill required to do their job. After a year of lock
  
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• PitchMe launches innovative AI-powered Job Description Generator for recruiters and hiring managers

  28-04-2021 11:47 via onrec.com
  Stuart Gentle Publisher at OnrecPitchMe launches innovative AI-powered Job Description Generator for recruiters and hiring managers28 Apr 2021|PitchMe’s Job Description Generator creates dynamic job descriptions by sourcing from more than 4,500 hard and soft skills within PitchMe’s database.Launch New AI algorithm writes skills-based job descriptions that help businesses stand out and attract talent Job Description Generator saves HR and recruitment professionals up to 80% of writing
  
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• Skills Veterans Should Highlight on Their Resumes

  28-04-2021 11:12 via onrec.com
  Stuart Gentle Publisher at OnrecSkills Veterans Should Highlight on Their Resumes28 Apr 2021|There are ways to give yourself a big advantage, however, and it starts with knowing how and where to emphasize the skills you picked up and honed during your service.AppointmentsOne of the scariest things for a person leaving the military and reentering civilian life is the prospect of immediate and even permanent unemployability. There is certainly no shortage of depressing and disheartening stories of
  
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• Demand for temporary workers surges as the economic outlook improves

  28-04-2021 10:50 via onrec.com
  Stuart Gentle Publisher at OnrecDemand for temporary workers surges as the economic outlook improves28 Apr 2021|Employers’ intentions to hire temporary agency workers jumped in the three months to March as UK governments started to lift lockdown measures, according to new Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC) data.StatisticsThe REC’s latest JobsOutlook survey indicates that hiring intentions for temporary agency workers in both the short (net: +19) and medium (net: +23) te
  
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• How employers can keep on top of Covid-19 vaccinations as roll out now reaches workers in their 40s

  28-04-2021 10:39 via onrec.com
  Stuart Gentle Publisher at OnrecHow employers can keep on top of Covid-19 vaccinations as roll out now reaches workers in their 40s28 Apr 2021|As more employees will be having the vaccine it is important for employers to keep track of which employees have had their jab to ensure the safety of their workforce, as well as their customers and clients, says Adrian Lewis from Active People HRNews archiveThe NHS is inviting over 45s to book their vaccines, with younger age groups expected to be invite
  
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• World Day for Health and Safety at Work: 5 steps employers should take

  28-04-2021 01:03 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Joseph Lappin, Partner at law firm Stewarts, discusses what employers must legally do to keep staff safe at work.
  
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• Mid-career workers show most interest in switching careers

  28-04-2021 01:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Workers under the age of 20 were found to be the most concerned about the impact of automation on their job.
  
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• Half of employers are failing to comply with recent sick pay legislation

  28-04-2021 01:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  What are employers legally obliged to tell staff who are off sick?
  
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• Here's the rub, umbrellagate could cause chaos

  27-04-2021 11:31 via onrec.com
  Stuart Gentle Publisher at OnrecHere's the rub, umbrellagate could cause chaos27 Apr 2021|Following my article on 31st March, my concerns around attempts to whip up support for a group claim against umbrella companies remain.News archiveThe allegation is that agencies are breaching regulations in referring workers to umbrella companies on a PSL, and umbrella companies are making unlawful deductions of NICs. The lead player appears to be Umbrella Reclaim(UR), and since the ramifications of its al
  
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• Trades Jobs That Pay Well And Are In High Demand

  27-04-2021 11:26 via onrec.com
  Stuart Gentle Publisher at OnrecTrades Jobs That Pay Well And Are In High Demand 27 Apr 2021|Are you thinking out of the box? Do you want to do something that doesn’t need a college degree? News archiveTradespersons jobs are definitely for you! Most societies have added pressure of going to college and earning a degree for a 9 to 5 job. Thankfully, there are plenty of well-paying tradespersons jobs in the UK that can help you achieve your dream.
  Trade jobs have high demand across Britain a
  
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• Overhaul of shared parental leave policy is needed, campaigners warn

  27-04-2021 01:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  What have campaigners suggested should replace this policy?
  
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• Four in five workers feel that their office will be safe on return

  27-04-2021 01:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  What key safety concerns still persist for employees when thinking about the future of work?
  
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• Employment among older workers has fallen by a third during pandemic

  27-04-2021 01:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  What problems could arise for older workers who become unemployed?
  
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• Five tips for reducing ‘time to hire’ from skeeled

  26-04-2021 12:48 via onrec.com
  Stuart Gentle Publisher at OnrecFive tips for reducing ‘time to hire’ from skeeled26 Apr 2021|Article by Nicolas Speeckaert, provide of AL predictive talent acquisition softwareOpinionTime to hire is an important element in talent acquisition as top candidates on average only stay on the market for 10 days, plus the longer the process the higher the cost per hire, says Nicolas Speeckaert from skeeled, a provider of AI predictive talent acquisition software.
  Speeckaert says, “Ti
  
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• Changes to the movie business after Covid

  26-04-2021 11:11 via onrec.com
  Stuart Gentle Publisher at OnrecChanges to the movie business after Covid26 Apr 2021|According to Lucas Hilderbrand, a professor at UCI of film and media and visual studies “We are witnessing what may be the irreversible turn from cinema being a theatrical mode to becoming a predominantly streaming medium.”News archiveFilmmaking has covered a wide range of different ideas and modes.  Silent movies to “talkies”, black and white to color, sets painted by hand to imager
  
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• 3 Tips For Hiring An International Remote Team

  26-04-2021 11:11 via onrec.com
  Stuart Gentle Publisher at Onrec3 Tips For Hiring An International Remote Team26 Apr 2021|Working remotely has never been more popular. Whether people are looking to hire more freelancers or are simply offering their current staff more work at home options, it’s a trend that is set to continue.News archiveIf you are building an international team simply because it’s trendy, then you may want to think twice about doing it. But if you are doing it because you have a lot of global clien
  
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• 6 Ways to Efficiently Handle an Avalanche of Job Candidates

  26-04-2021 10:34 via onrec.com
  Stuart Gentle Publisher at Onrec6 Ways to Efficiently Handle an Avalanche of Job Candidates26 Apr 2021|Staffing agencies spend the majority of their time screening job candidates and scheduling interviews. News archiveAnd when hiring at a high volume, it can be challenging to manage the talent pool. Fortunately, a reliable set of technologies and processes will make the screening process much more manageable.
  By streamlining this process, you can spend more time recruiting and interviewing top-n
  
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• Right to work checks to resume in-person from 17th May

  26-04-2021 01:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Why has the shift to in-person right to work checks been criticised by many?
  
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• 5 Steps To Building A Positive Mindset After WFH

  23-04-2021 16:28 via onrec.com
  Stuart Gentle Publisher at Onrec5 Steps To Building A Positive Mindset After WFH23 Apr 2021|When the first COVID-19 lockdowns went into effect and forced countless businesses to attempt working remotely, it was reasonably easy to focus on the good elements of the new situation.News archivePeople could keep making money without having to waste resources on lengthy commutes, after all, and get away from the omnipresent observation of the modern office. As you’d expect, introverts were partic
  
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• How to Optimize Your Recruitment Process in 2021

  23-04-2021 16:23 via onrec.com
  Stuart Gentle Publisher at OnrecHow to Optimize Your Recruitment Process in 202123 Apr 2021|What’s the biggest challenge of running a company? News archiveIf you’re like most business owners, your answer to this question will revolve around customers. Perhaps you’re struggling to acquire new customers through your marketing campaigns. Or you might find it difficult to deliver a seamless customer experience and minimize the churn rate.
  But amidst this rigmarole, you’re lik
  
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• Four Underrated Ways To Boost Your Resume

  23-04-2021 16:12 via onrec.com
  Stuart Gentle Publisher at OnrecFour Underrated Ways To Boost Your Resume23 Apr 2021|One of the most nerve-wracking things about looking for a job is compiling your resume.News archiveEven with your best efforts, you can end up with an overlooked typo on your resume that can cost you opportunities. When looking for ways to boost your resume, most people suggest design and organization changes. 
  However, there are other ways to boost your resume. One of the most important things to keep in m
  
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• Addison Lee drivers win case to receive workers’ rights

  23-04-2021 01:06 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Drivers for the company could be eligible to receive an average of £10,000 in compensation each.
  
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• Language in job adverts contributing towards ageism in recruitment

  23-04-2021 01:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Older candidates were found to be much less receptive to words in job adverts such as "innovative" and "adaptable".
  
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• UK workers show mixed feelings towards changes to workplace technology

  23-04-2021 01:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  How have digital divides been perpetuated by workplace technology?
  
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