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• Harbour launches cutting-edge Safer Recruitment Solution for the social care sector

  04-04-2025 12:19 via onrec.com
  Stuart Gentle Publisher at Onrec04 Apr 2025|LaunchHarbour launches cutting-edge Safer Recruitment Solution for the social care sectorIn response to the increasing demand for streamlined, cost-effective and compliant hiring practices in the SME social care sector, award-winning recruitment software company, Harbour, is proud to announce the launch of its innovative Safer Recruitment Solution (SRS).The groundbreaking technology which is designed to reduce hiring time, cut costs and enhance complia
  
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• Job vacancies plummet since announcement of NI tax hikes

  04-04-2025 12:15 via onrec.com
  Stuart Gentle Publisher at Onrec04 Apr 2025|StatisticsJob vacancies plummet since announcement of NI tax hikesNew data analysis from CV-Library, the UK’s largest independent job site, reveals a significant reduction in the number of job vacancies advertised since the Budget last October, and a widening of regional disparity in job creation. Job vacancies down 30% more than seasonal norm following budget NI tax increase Northern England sees larger than average jobs slowdown while London jo
  
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• An AI touch on the human touch

  04-04-2025 12:10 via onrec.com
  Stuart Gentle Publisher at Onrec04 Apr 2025|OpinionAn AI touch on the human touchEnhancing human actions with an AI-driven edgeWe talk a lot about how we never want to lose the human touch when integrating AI into our workflow. Turns out, it also works the other way around. We can take something inherently human and bring it to the next level by adding just a touch of AI. DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS:
  Anyone who’s had to resolve a messy conflict with a client, confront an employee with a diffic
  
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• New study reveals UK Armed Forces veterans possess critical skills for bolstering the workforce, potentially saving businesses thousands

  04-04-2025 11:46 via onrec.com
  Stuart Gentle Publisher at Onrec04 Apr 2025|StatisticsNew study reveals UK Armed Forces veterans possess critical skills for bolstering the workforce, potentially saving businesses thousandsThe research examined the challenges UK businesses face in finding the right talent and upskilling employees. It is part of a Government drive to raise awareness of the role experienced UK Armed Forces veterans can play in filling skills gaps, and support businesses to access the veteran talent pool.Hiring hi
  
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• 52% of organisations to cut expenses in light of rising government costs, survey reveals

  04-04-2025 11:44 via onrec.com
  Stuart Gentle Publisher at Onrec04 Apr 2025|News archive52% of organisations to cut expenses in light of rising government costs, survey revealsOne quarter of finance teams have already implemented expense cuts, as a survey of senior finance leaders highlights mounting pressuresOver half (52%) of organisations are cutting expenses in light of rising government costs. That’s according to a survey by AccountsIQ, a leading provider of advanced financial management software, and Expe
  
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• Self-belief in employees boosts workplace behaviour and ethics, new study

  04-04-2025 11:42 via onrec.com
  Stuart Gentle Publisher at Onrec04 Apr 2025|News archiveSelf-belief in employees boosts workplace behaviour and ethics, new studySelf-efficacy refers to an individual's belief in their capacity to execute behaviours necessary to produce specific performance outcomes, essentially their confidence in their ability to succeed. The research demonstrates how self-efficacy influences both positive and counterproductive workplace behaviours Findings show that employees with self-belief are more likely
  
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• Almost nine in ten (87%) of workers in healthcare sectors want their employer to invest more in employee benefits packages

  04-04-2025 11:40 via onrec.com
  Stuart Gentle Publisher at Onrec04 Apr 2025|StatisticsAlmost nine in ten (87%) of workers in healthcare sectors want their employer to invest more in employee benefits packagesNew research from employee benefits technology provider, Zest, reveals that almost nine in ten (87%) workers in the healthcare sector want their employer to invest more in employee benefits packages this year. However, the sector is the least likely to increase investment – just one in five (18%) healthcare businesse
  
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• BUDGET REACTION: The plan to invest £1bn into jobs means businesses need more skill training

  04-04-2025 11:33 via onrec.com
  Stuart Gentle Publisher at Onrec04 Apr 2025|OpinionBUDGET REACTION: The plan to invest £1bn into jobs means businesses need more skill trainingDominic Holmes, Principal, Value and Strategy at Cornerstone, says:“The government’s plan to invest £1bn into getting people into work will be a welcome measure for businesses looking to grow their workforce.  However, getting new workers in means investing in skills, and data from Cornerstone shows that more than half (5
  
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• Compliance and payroll accuracy: the benefits of time tracking tools

  04-04-2025 08:10 via onrec.com
  Stuart Gentle Publisher at Onrec04 Apr 2025|News archiveCompliance and payroll accuracy: the benefits of time tracking toolsIn any HR department, maintaining compliance and ensuring payroll accuracy should be among the top priorities. With diverse work arrangements, ranging from remote and hybrid setups to freelance and contract-based employment, the margin for error in time tracking is growing. Mistakes in recording working hours can lead to compliance breaches, payroll disputes, and potential
  
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