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• Burnham backs ‘hard hats’ as he overhauls pathways into work

  29-07-2026 07:45 via hrreview.co.uk
  
  Employers have welcomed plans to strengthen vocational learning from age 14 while calling for wider reforms to boost recruitment and workforce skills
  
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• Hiring Your First Employees: Cash Flow Considerations and Funding

  29-07-2026 11:07 via onrec.com
  Stuart Gentle Publisher at Onrec29 Jul 2026|News archiveHiring Your First Employees: Cash Flow Considerations and FundingTaking the leap from a solo venture to a small team is a significant milestone for any UK entrepreneur. It signals that the business is outgrowing its current capacity and has the potential for real scale. However, transitioning to becoming an employer introduces a layer of financial complexity that requires careful navigation. You're no longer just responsible for your own ta
  
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• Mike Feinberg's WorkTexas Watches a Stalled Federal Job Training Bill

  29-07-2026 10:43 via onrec.com
  Stuart Gentle Publisher at Onrec29 Jul 2026|Mike Feinberg's WorkTexas Watches a Stalled Federal Job Training BillCongress hasn't formally reauthorized the federal law that funds most of what WorkTexas does since 2014. After 12 years of extensions, continuing resolutions and near misses, lawmakers are trying again, and the outcome matters directly to programs that turn that funding into actual jobs.The House Committee on Education and the Workforce passed A Stronger Workforce for America Act of 2
  
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• Women ‘uncomfortable’ discussing menopause at work as brain fog affects performance

  29-07-2026 07:30 via hrreview.co.uk
  
  Many women say menopause symptoms are disrupting concentration, confidence and sleep while workplace support remains limited.
  
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• Where Recruiters Find the Best Candidates: Top Hiring Sites for 2026

  28-07-2026 22:11 via onrec.com
  Stuart Gentle Publisher at Onrec28 Jul 2026|Where Recruiters Find the Best Candidates: Top Hiring Sites for 2026Growing a YouTube channel is harder than most creators expect. A video can have a strong title, a clean thumbnail and useful content, but still struggle to get attention during the first few hours after publishing. When that happens, the video may look inactive before it even gets a fair chance.
  That is one reason why many creators, musicians, influencers, brands and small businesses l
  
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• Customs Clearance: The Step That Decides Whether Your Shipment Moves or Sits

  28-07-2026 14:22 via onrec.com
  Stuart Gentle Publisher at Onrec28 Jul 2026|Customs Clearance: The Step That Decides Whether Your Shipment Moves or Sits Anyone who has imported or exported goods knows the trip from point A to point B is never as simple as loading a truck, ship or plane. Somewhere between departure and delivery, every international shipment passes through one checkpoint: customs. Get it right and your goods move on schedule. Get it wrong and you face delays, fines or seized cargo.
  The stakes are bigger than mos
  
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• How Mid-Sized Contractors Can Scale Without Losing Control

  28-07-2026 14:14 via onrec.com
  Stuart Gentle Publisher at Onrec28 Jul 2026|How Mid-Sized Contractors Can Scale Without Losing ControlAs the company grows in terms of expansion, there are numerous opportunities and problems that may arise. There are more projects, which means more people and more deadlines.If there is no good plan for the company, organization, and management, this process may become very hard.  However, one may be able to grow his/her business successfully if he/she has the necessary project planning, ef
  
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• Almost half of employers face unfair dismissal claims ahead of new workplace rights

  28-07-2026 08:00 via hrreview.co.uk
  
  Businesses are being urged to review probation periods and manager training before employment law changes due in January 2027.
  
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• Netflix lawsuit puts workplace trust exercises under the spotlight

  28-07-2026 07:45 via hrreview.co.uk
  
  A legal dispute involving a leadership retreat is focusing attention on how organisations manage vulnerability, trust and mental health conversations.
  
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• Employee share schemes become more selective, HMRC figures suggest

  28-07-2026 07:30 via hrreview.co.uk
  
  More businesses are adopting employee share schemes, although equity awards are increasingly concentrated among smaller groups of employees.
  
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• How Can Advanced Scrum Masters Scale Agile Across Hybrid Workforces?

  27-07-2026 16:53 via onrec.com
  Stuart Gentle Publisher at Onrec27 Jul 2026|How Can Advanced Scrum Masters Scale Agile Across Hybrid Workforces?As organisations grow bigger, the projects will turn complex. The scrum master needs to perform a complex job of scaling agile practices across multiple teams and departments, including hybrid. Scaling agile across hybrid teams needs a strategic approach. They need to maintain proper alignment, collaboration and consistency between the hybrid teams. The role of a scrum master in scalin
  
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• QR marketing for interactive advertising and audience engagement

  27-07-2026 16:50 via onrec.com
  Stuart Gentle Publisher at Onrec27 Jul 2026|QR marketing for interactive advertising and audience engagementTraditional advertising often relies on memorization.Modern QR code marketing turns a regular advertising medium into a point of interaction with the brand. A poster, packaging, window display, print ad, or commercial can not only attract attention, but also immediately direct a person to a catalog, promotion, game, subscription, or personalized offer.  How QR marketing changes the cu
  
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• Minimum investment requirements to invest in private equity platforms

  27-07-2026 16:35 via onrec.com
  Stuart Gentle Publisher at Onrec27 Jul 2026|Minimum investment requirements to invest in private equity platformsThe minimum investment is the number private equity platforms advertise most prominently, and it is often the least useful number for judging whether a platform fits. Two platforms can carry identical minimums and still produce very different costs and outcomes, because the minimum sets your position size, not your economics. It is where the suitability question starts, not where it e
  
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• What Is Balance Billing in Healthcare?

  27-07-2026 15:23 via onrec.com
  Stuart Gentle Publisher at Onrec27 Jul 2026| What Is Balance Billing in Healthcare?Have you ever received your medical bill, only to find that there is a remaining cost despite the payment from your health insurance? In such cases, it may be referred to as balance billing. Many people find themselves in this situation, where some extra charges are made by a healthcare professional.
  Before the No Surprises Act took effect, the Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) reported that about 1 in 5 emergency ro
  
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• Deel Now Available in the Microsoft Marketplace

  27-07-2026 15:16 via onrec.com
  Stuart Gentle Publisher at Onrec27 Jul 2026|PartnershipsDeel Now Available in the Microsoft MarketplaceMicrosoft customers worldwide can now discover and deploy Deel through Microsoft Marketplace, accessing trusted solutions that accelerate innovation and business transformation with unified integration across Microsoft productsDeel, the global payroll and HR platform today announced the availability of its services in the Microsoft Marketplace, the unified online destination for customers to bu
  
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• 8 Best Sites to Buy TikTok Likes for Safe and Steady Growth

  27-07-2026 15:09 via onrec.com
  Stuart Gentle Publisher at Onrec27 Jul 2026|8 Best Sites to Buy TikTok Likes for Safe and Steady GrowthTikTok has a huge audience, but reaching the right viewers is not always easy. A well-made video can sit flat when it does not receive enough early engagement. This is especially common for a new TikTok account that has few followers and limited social proof.Some creators buy TikTok likes to give selected videos a small boost. A stronger like count can make TikTok content look worth watching an
  
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• What Is an Employer of Record and Why Are More Companies Using One?

  27-07-2026 12:23 via onrec.com
  Published byPebl27 Jul 2026|OpinionWhat Is an Employer of Record and Why Are More Companies Using One?By Charlotte Johnson, VP, Regional EMEA Sales, PeblMany HR and People leaders understand the challenges of hiring internationally, particularly when entering new markets or recruiting specialised talent. Even fewer realise there’s already a model to make it easier. What is an Employer of Record?
  Businesses are always looking for the best candidate for a role. The problem is, that person ma
  
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• Adzuna acquires Joblift, extending its consolidation of global job search

  27-07-2026 11:42 via onrec.com
  Stuart Gentle Publisher at Onrec27 Jul 2026|PartnershipsAdzuna acquires Joblift, extending its consolidation of global job searchDeal marks Adzuna's fourth acquisition in a run of consolidation over the last four years, substantially expanding Adzuna's reach, user base and employer clients across Joblift’s markets, with particular focus on Germany. Deal: Adzuna has acquired the assets of Joblift, the German job search platform Germany: local brand, upgraded platform: Joblift.de will contin
  
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• REC urges new Prime Minister to set businesses free to drive the growth the country needs - REC

  27-07-2026 11:37 via onrec.com
  Published byREC27 Jul 2026|OpinionREC urges new Prime Minister to set businesses free to drive the growth the country needs - RECThe Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) has called on the new Prime Minister to enable businesses to drive the economic recovery he wants. Redesigning planned employment reforms, supply-side reform of the economy and reducing the tax and regulatory burden on employing people will be vital to achieving this.While temporary billings are growing at their fastes
  
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• Graduate vacancies are shrinking. Early-career hiring should measure potential, not polish

  27-07-2026 11:35 via onrec.com
  Published byTest Partnership27 Jul 2026|News archiveGraduate vacancies are shrinking. Early-career hiring should measure potential, not polishThe early-career labour market has become noticeably tougher. Skills England’s 2026 annual report says graduate online job adverts were 45% lower in 2025 than the year before, while entry-level adverts fell by 25%. The report also cautions that it is too early to attribute this decline specifically to AI.
  That is difficult news for graduates, but it
  
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• Why top recruiters are moving beyond commission-only models

  27-07-2026 11:32 via onrec.com
  Stuart Gentle Publisher at Onrec27 Jul 2026|OpinionWhy top recruiters are moving beyond commission-only modelsBy Scott Ellam, CEO of XCE Connecting Excellence GroupFor decades, the recruitment industry has operated on a fairly simple formula. Recruiters generate revenue and earn commission as a result. The more they bill, the more they take home.
  It has worked remarkably well too: the commission model has helped build some of the most successful recruitment businesses in the world and remains on
  
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• How Ecommerce Stores Use Link Building to Drive Organic Traffic Without Paid Ad Dependency

  27-07-2026 09:54 via onrec.com
  Stuart Gentle Publisher at Onrec27 Jul 2026|How Ecommerce Stores Use Link Building to Drive Organic Traffic Without Paid Ad DependencyRunning an ecommerce store on paid ads alone is expensive by design. Every click costs money, and the moment the budget tightens, traffic drops. Organic search traffic is more durable and cost-efficient at scale, but it requires a different kind of investment to build.Link building is the mechanism that accelerates organic growth. A dedicated link building service
  
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• Do Employers Need to Support Expat Tax Compliance?

  27-07-2026 08:44 via onrec.com
  Stuart Gentle Publisher at Onrec27 Jul 2026|News archiveDo Employers Need to Support Expat Tax Compliance?The expansion of remote work and globally mobile jobs has made it increasingly common for employers to receive questions about how they ensure their expatriates' tax compliance. US citizens continue to be under different US tax filing requirements even when they are living and earning income outside the country.
   
  Although the responsibility of filing taxes mostly belongs to the individ
  
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• Job seekers using AI during interviews to improve their chances

  27-07-2026 07:45 via hrreview.co.uk
  
  Employers are being encouraged to review hiring practices as generative AI becomes more common throughout the recruitment process.
  
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• Over a third of workers fear they may never retire

  27-07-2026 07:30 via hrreview.co.uk
  
  Financial pressures are leaving many employees worried about their future and increasing demand for workplace support with pension planning and long-term savings.
  
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• Why Language Skills Are Becoming a Hidden Advantage in Modern Recruitment

  27-07-2026 00:59 via onrec.com
  Stuart Gentle Publisher at Onrec26 Jul 2026|News archiveWhy Language Skills Are Becoming a Hidden Advantage in Modern RecruitmentRecruiters see thousands of CVs where candidates devote three bullet points to a software package they used twice and a single word to the fact that they are fluent in another language. It is a strange imbalance, because of the two, the language is far harder to acquire, far harder to fake, and considerably more useful to a great many employers. Language ability tends
  
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• How HR and Recruitment Leaders Are Using OKRs to Connect Hiring to Business Outcomes

  27-07-2026 00:56 via onrec.com
  Stuart Gentle Publisher at Onrec26 Jul 2026|News archiveHow HR and Recruitment Leaders Are Using OKRs to Connect Hiring to Business OutcomesRecruitment teams are exceptionally good at tracking activity. Time to fill, cost per hire, offer acceptance rate, source of hire — the metrics are abundant, the dashboards are full, and the weekly report looks exactly like something a well-run talent function should be producing.
  And yet, at the end of the quarter, the business sometimes still misses
  
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• 7 Talent Research Tools That Help Recruiters Discover Active Candidates in 2026

  27-07-2026 00:54 via onrec.com
  Stuart Gentle Publisher at Onrec26 Jul 2026|News archive7 Talent Research Tools That Help Recruiters Discover Active Candidates in 2026Instagram no longer shows follow activity in a convenient chronological feed, making it difficult to understand who an account has recently followed. Whether you're conducting research, monitoring public influencer activity, or performing an Instagram account review, finding accurate follow-tracking information can be challenging.
  To solve this problem, we tested
  
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• Why Employee Wellbeing Is Becoming a Competitive Hiring Advantage

  27-07-2026 00:49 via onrec.com
  Stuart Gentle Publisher at Onrec26 Jul 2026|News archiveWhy Employee Wellbeing Is Becoming a Competitive Hiring AdvantageHiring the right people has become more challenging than ever. While salary remains important, candidates now look beyond pay when choosing where to work. They want employers who genuinely care about their wellbeing, support work-life balance, and create a healthy workplace culture.
  Research consistently shows that employees who feel supported are generally more engaged, more
  
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• Why Recruiters Are Recommending AI Receptionists Over Front-Desk Hires

  27-07-2026 00:45 via onrec.com
  Stuart Gentle Publisher at Onrec26 Jul 2026|News archiveWhy Recruiters Are Recommending AI Receptionists Over Front-Desk HiresMaria has posted the same job four times this year. Front desk coordinator, dental office, mid-size Ohio practice. She already knows how it plays out. Forty applications, six interviews, one placement, and a resignation letter within eight months.
  That used to be just a rough month. Now it's the whole job. A growing share of Maria's clients have stopped asking her to fill
  
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