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• 2025 Tech Trends Report by Planday

  23-01-2025 10:49 via onrec.com
  Stuart Gentle Publisher at Onrec23 Jan 2025|News archive2025 Tech Trends Report by PlandayAI, sustainability and mental health technology among key drivers for hospitality in 2025 In-depth analysis of how hospitality businesses can use technology to improve operations, create happier teams, and help grow their business in 2025 Planday offers actionable insights into how to use different technologies Planday – shift scheduling software by Xero – has
  
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• Recruitment Spotlight: Dries De Coster at meetDWIGHT: Why Recruitment Can’t Scale on People Alone Anymore

  23-03-2026 11:33 via onrec.com
  Stuart Gentle Publisher at Onrec23 Mar 2026|Recruitment SpotlightRecruitment Spotlight: Dries De Coster at meetDWIGHT: Why Recruitment Can’t Scale on People Alone AnymoreDries De Coster, Founder of meetDWIGHT, on Digital Workers, operational bottlenecks, and why the future of recruitment lies in scalable, hybrid workforces.Q. Can you start by telling us a bit about your background and what led you to found meet DWIGHT? What inspired the journey and what problem were you aiming to solve in
  
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• QUBA Solutions: UK Recruitment Market Snapshot - March 2026

  23-03-2026 11:16 via onrec.com
  Published byQUBA Solutions23 Mar 2026|StatisticsQUBA Solutions: UK Recruitment Market Snapshot - March 2026Signs of stabilisation, but new economic pressures remainThe latest data from S&P Global, KPMG and the REC suggests the UK recruitment market may be approaching a turning point.Hiring demand remains subdued, but the pace of decline is slowing and several sectors are showing early signs of stabilisation. At the same time, new economic developments including the UK’s recent Spring S
  
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• Job postings rise to 1.5 million in improving labour market - REC

  23-03-2026 10:58 via onrec.com
  Published byREC23 Mar 2026|StatisticsJob postings rise to 1.5 million in improving labour market - RECThe more than 1.5 million active job postings in February 2026 were up on the previous month, according to the latest Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC) Labour Market Tracker. The total number of active job postings in February 2026 stood at 1,530,172 representing 5% increase from January 2026. The top five hiring hotspots, based on growth in active job postings in February 2026, w
  
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• Adzuna acquires leading job search engines from Trovit and Mitula to expand global reach

  23-03-2026 10:58 via onrec.com
  Published byAdzuna23 Mar 2026|AppointmentsAdzuna acquires leading job search engines from Trovit and Mitula to expand global reachThe acquisition exemplifies Adzuna’s ongoing commitment to help people find better, more fulfilling jobs, while strengthening its footprint in high-growth international markets including Spain and Italy.Adzuna, the global job search platform, today announced the acquisition of the jobs businesses of Trovit and Mitula, two market-leading search engines operated b
  
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• Are UK organisations ready for the biggest shake up to employment law in a generation?

  23-03-2026 10:40 via onrec.com
  Stuart Gentle Publisher at Onrec23 Mar 2026|News archiveAre UK organisations ready for the biggest shake up to employment law in a generation?The first wave of changes comes into effect from the 6th of April, with further reforms following in October and through 2027. For organisations, the window to prepare is narrowing.A decade of employment law debate has culminated in a single, sweeping piece of legislation. The Employment Rights Act, which was approved in December last year, is not a m
  
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• AI is giving side hustlers a new competitive edge

  23-03-2026 08:04 via onrec.com
  Stuart Gentle Publisher at Onrec23 Mar 2026|News archiveAI is giving side hustlers a new competitive edgeSurvey data suggests freelancers using artificial intelligence are accelerating business growth and reshaping competition in the rapidly expanding side-hustle economy. Artificial intelligence is beginning to alter the mechanics of small-scale entrepreneurship. A new Use.AI survey of 3,875 freelancers and part-time entrepreneurs across the United States, the United Kin
  
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• How to Improve Your Online Recruitment Business in 2026

  23-03-2026 07:09 via onrec.com
  Stuart Gentle Publisher at Onrec23 Mar 2026|News archiveHow to Improve Your Online Recruitment Business in 2026The online recruitment game in 2026 is brutally competitive. More candidates, more AI-generated applications, more noise… and clients who expect faster, smarter, better hires.If you’re still relying on job boards and basic outreach, you’re already behind.
  Here’s how to actually grow and dominate an online recruitment business in 2026.1. Build an AI-First Recruit
  
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• AI can’t build data centers: global demand for skilled trades soars in the AI era, growing 3x faster than professional roles

  20-03-2026 12:08 via onrec.com
  Stuart Gentle Publisher at Onrec20 Mar 2026|StatisticsAI can’t build data centers: global demand for skilled trades soars in the AI era, growing 3x faster than professional rolesNew Randstad data reveals a critical bottleneck as time-to-hire for skilled trades has overtaken professional roles, threatening AI-powered growthHiring for skilled trades* is accelerating as AI infrastructure scales, with demand for robotics technicians up 107%, HVAC engineers up 67% and construction roles up 30%
  
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• Two-Thirds of UK Job Switchers Leave Their Occupation Entirely, Indeed Analysis Finds

  20-03-2026 11:27 via onrec.com
  Published byIndeed20 Mar 2026|News archiveTwo-Thirds of UK Job Switchers Leave Their Occupation Entirely, Indeed Analysis FindsEntry-level roles see persistent churn while specialised professions hold on to workers, highlighting a sharp divide in UK labour mobilityNew analysis from Indeed reveals that around 2.4% of UK workers change jobs in an average month – and nearly two-thirds of those who do move into an entirely different occupation. The findings point to a sharp divide in the
  
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• How Long Do Partner Visas Take to Process?

  20-03-2026 07:59 via onrec.com
  Stuart Gentle Publisher at Onrec20 Mar 2026|How Long Do Partner Visas Take to Process?Every year, thousands of people apply for partner visas in the hopes of being with someone they care for dearly or starting a new chapter together. This journey takes time and requires planning. Having knowledge of the timeline in which partner visas are processed allows individuals to have reasonable expectations and also appropriately prepares them for the stages to come. Here, we will discuss the average tim
  
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• Hundreds of employers exposed for underpaying staff in £7.3m wage scandal

  20-03-2026 07:45 via hrreview.co.uk
  Nearly 60,000 staff repaid millions after widespread pay rule breaches, as regulators impose fines and ramp up enforcement.
  
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• Managers lose funding as £3,000 grants drive youth hiring push

  20-03-2026 07:30 via hrreview.co.uk
  Funding for management apprenticeships is being cut as £3,000 hiring incentives and new schemes aim to boost youth employment across the UK.
  
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• Remote Hiring Trends: Affordable Employer Branding Solutions for HR Teams

  19-03-2026 22:05 via onrec.com
  Stuart Gentle Publisher at Onrec19 Mar 2026|News archiveRemote Hiring Trends: Affordable Employer Branding Solutions for HR TeamsNearly one in four U.S. employees now works from home, so the first handshake happens on-screen, not in a lobby, according to a recent Ritratt.ai analysis. LinkedIn data shows profiles with a professional headshot attract more than 20 times the views and up to nine times the connection requests of photo-less pages, according to Proshoot. Flying photographers around the
  
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• HR Tech Evolution: AI-Powered Workday Systems and Hiring Efficiency

  19-03-2026 21:56 via onrec.com
  Stuart Gentle Publisher at Onrec19 Mar 2026|News archiveHR Tech Evolution: AI-Powered Workday Systems and Hiring EfficiencyEnterprise system configuration has historically been a labor-intensive, manual process that mostly relies on human judgment, specialized knowledge, and tribal wisdom. That world is being radically altered by artificial intelligence. Organizations are moving more quickly, governing more intelligently, and minimizing the expensive mistakes that have long beset complex system
  
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• How Recruiters Can Use Visual Content to Improve Employer Branding

  19-03-2026 21:53 via onrec.com
  Stuart Gentle Publisher at Onrec19 Mar 2026|News archiveHow Recruiters Can Use Visual Content to Improve Employer BrandingLearn how to add, optimize, and geotag your Google Business Profile photos to rank higher in local search. Step-by-step guide for businesses, SEOs, and agencies.
  Every day, thousands of potential customers search Google for local businesses — and the first thing they see are photos. Whether it's a storefront, a product shot, or a team photo, your Google Business Profile
  
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• The Rise of the Online Medical Assistant Program — And Why Recruiters Should Take Notice

  19-03-2026 21:08 via onrec.com
  Stuart Gentle Publisher at Onrec19 Mar 2026|News archiveThe Rise of the Online Medical Assistant Program — And Why Recruiters Should Take NoticeHealthcare hiring is accelerating. Online medical assistant certification is making it faster and easier to fill the roles driving that growth.
  There is a workforce gap opening up in healthcare — and it is not at the physician or specialist level. It is in the clinics, the outpatient centres, the urgent care facilities, and the private practi
  
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• How to Start a Career in Ethereum and Blockchain: HR Guide 2026

  19-03-2026 21:05 via onrec.com
  Stuart Gentle Publisher at Onrec19 Mar 2026|News archiveHow to Start a Career in Ethereum and Blockchain: HR Guide 2026In the cryptocurrency market, the Ethereum blockchain is the largest and most popular after Bitcoin. Its popularity is due to its reliability and features, particularly its absolute decentralization. This eliminates the possibility of gaining complete control over the entire blockchain, harming the project, or shutting it down. At the same time, this approach expands the opportu
  
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• How to Buy Ethereum (ETH) with US Dollars (USD)

  19-03-2026 21:05 via onrec.com
  Stuart Gentle Publisher at Onrec19 Mar 2026|News archiveHow to Buy Ethereum (ETH) with US Dollars (USD)In the cryptocurrency market, the Ethereum blockchain is the largest and most popular after Bitcoin. Its popularity is due to its reliability and features, particularly its absolute decentralization. This eliminates the possibility of gaining complete control over the entire blockchain, harming the project, or shutting it down. At the same time, this approach expands the opportunities for ETH i
  
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• Crypto Industry Hiring Trends 2026: Skills, Roles & Recruitment Insights

  19-03-2026 21:01 via onrec.com
  Stuart Gentle Publisher at Onrec19 Mar 2026|News archiveCrypto Industry Hiring Trends 2026: Skills, Roles & Recruitment InsightsDogecoin has become somewhat of a legendary virtual asset, demonstrating that even an internet meme can be used to make money. It's now taken seriously, and even major investors can find a small number of coins in their cryptocurrency portfolios. For the average user who isn't familiar with these projects, the easiest way to obtain DOGE is by purchasing it with fiat
  
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• The Rise of Creative Roles in E-commerce Hiring: HR Insights for 2026

  19-03-2026 20:52 via onrec.com
  Stuart Gentle Publisher at Onrec19 Mar 2026|News archiveThe Rise of Creative Roles in E-commerce Hiring: HR Insights for 2026Learn the best editing software in ecommerce in 2026. Discover how AI tools, and professional editing enhance product images, increase sales, and reduce returns for online stores.
  In the current competitive e-commerce world, images of your product are your online shop windows. Customers are not able to touch and feel your products - they only refer to what they see. The in
  
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• A Comprehensive Guide to PMP and Google Certifications for Career Growth

  19-03-2026 15:50 via onrec.com
  Stuart Gentle Publisher at Onrec19 Mar 2026|News archiveA Comprehensive Guide to PMP and Google Certifications for Career GrowthIn today’s competitive professional environment, certifications are key to standing out and demonstrating expertise. Two of the most recognized certifications are the Project Management Institute PMP (Project Management Professional) and Google Certifications. While PMP focuses on project management skills across industries, Google Certifications validate expertis
  
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• How to Choose a Fintech Development Company for HR & Payroll in 2026

  19-03-2026 15:32 via onrec.com
  Stuart Gentle Publisher at Onrec19 Mar 2026|News archiveHow to Choose a Fintech Development Company for HR & Payroll in 2026Learn how to select a custom fintech software development company for HR and payroll systems in 2026. Key criteria, steps, and expert insights includedMore and more businesses are moving to specialized HR and payroll systems rather than general-purpose tools. Increasingly, businesses require unified management of payroll, compliance, and workforce management. As a resul
  
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• Youth unemployment soars to 11 year high, highlighting the need for continued support measures, says the CIPD

  19-03-2026 10:55 via onrec.com
  Published byCIPD19 Mar 2026|OpinionYouth unemployment soars to 11 year high, highlighting the need for continued support measures, says the CIPD Responding to today’s ONS labour market figures, James Cockett, senior labour market economist for the CIPD, the professional body for HR and people development, comments: “Unemployment among 18-24-year-olds, has hit its highest rate since 2015 as the jobs market becomes increasingly challenging for&nb
  
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• REC response to ONS labour market figures, March 2026

  19-03-2026 10:53 via onrec.com
  Published byREC19 Mar 2026|OpinionREC response to ONS labour market figures, March 2026The ONS published its latest labour market figures this morning. The Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) Chief Executive Neil Carberry said:“This data confirms what business surveys were telling us during the winter – after a long period in the doldrums, the labour market showed signs of life at the start of the year. A rise in employment and long-awaited progress on inactivity demonstra
  
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• Recruitment firm spreads Easter cheer to local foodbank

  19-03-2026 10:44 via onrec.com
  Stuart Gentle Publisher at Onrec19 Mar 2026|News archiveRecruitment firm spreads Easter cheer to local foodbank A recruitment firm has helped bring smiles to local children this Easter by donating over to 200 chocolate Easter eggs to the city’s foodbank. It’s the third consecutive year that kind-hearted staff from Worcester-based Pineapple Recruitment have donated the chocolate eggs to Worcester Foodbank to help hundreds of families have a happier Easter break.
  Kasia Krieger, Directo
  
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• REC response to a youth employment announcement by the government: ‘Sensible steps, but so much more to do’

  19-03-2026 10:38 via onrec.com
  Published byREC19 Mar 2026|OpinionREC response to a youth employment announcement by the government: ‘Sensible steps, but so much more to do’Commenting on the expansion of policies by the DWP to tackle the UK’s growing youth unemployment problem, the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) Chief Executive Neil Carberry said:“This is a sensible package of measures to support young people, who should be the focus of apprenticeship systems. If hiring subsidies are wel
  
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• A third of employees and employers agree there's no time for AI upskilling

  19-03-2026 10:36 via onrec.com
  Stuart Gentle Publisher at Onrec19 Mar 2026|StatisticsA third of employees and employers agree there's no time for AI upskillingGlobal hiring platform Indeed reveals that more than 1 in 2 employers in the UK believe AI and automation will be the primary drivers of workforce skill changes in the coming years, with 52% anticipating at least a modest shift in the capabilities required. Half of employers (50%) say AI and automation will be the main drivers of skill change over the next three to five
  
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• Top Engineering Roles for CapEx

  19-03-2026 10:28 via onrec.com
  Published byNES Fircroft19 Mar 2026|News archiveTop Engineering Roles for CapExEurope’s life sciences sector is pouring resources into new infrastructure, with pharmaceutical, biotech, and medtech companies steadily expanding their manufacturing footprint.Key Takeaways: Billions are being invested in Europe’s life sciences CapEx sector, supporting new biologics plants, sterile fill‑finish facilities, and advanced therapy suites. Engineering roles in pharma and biotech cons
  
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• Pay growth hits five-year low as jobs market holds steady

  19-03-2026 10:00 via hrreview.co.uk
  Earnings increases slow while hiring demand cools and vacancies level off, pointing to a cautious jobs market facing rising uncertainty.
  
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