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• Finance Hiring Climbs 13% as Technology and Fintech Drive Growth Across UK

  01-02-2026 21:29 via onrec.com
  Stuart Gentle Publisher at Onrec01 Feb 2026|StatisticsFinance Hiring Climbs 13% as Technology and Fintech Drive Growth Across UKThe UK finance sector exceeded expectations in 2025, with professional vacancies rising 13% according to the latest Year in Review: Finance Labour Market Trends Report by Morgan McKinley and Vacancysoft. This growth occurred despite inflationary pressures and ongoing macroeconomic uncertainty. Finance vacancies rose 13% year-on-year in 2025, led by tech and compliance.
  
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• Recruitment Spotlight: Rivermate on Why the Future of Global Hiring Is Borderless by Default

  11-09-2026 13:31 via onrec.com
  Published byRivermate11 Sep 2026|Recruitment SpotlightRecruitment Spotlight: Rivermate on Why the Future of Global Hiring Is Borderless by DefaultAs international hiring becomes a realistic option for businesses of all sizes, Rivermate explains how Employer of Record services are removing barriers to global recruitment – and why local expertise, compliance and human support still matter.Q. For Onrec readers who may not be familiar with Rivermate, can you introduce the business and explain
  
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• Our company has no HR department yet it's grown from 35 to 130+ staff in under two years - here’s how we did it

  11-09-2026 13:21 via onrec.com
  Stuart Gentle Publisher at Onrec11 Sep 2026|OpinionOur company has no HR department yet it's grown from 35 to 130+ staff in under two years - here’s how we did it By Marcela Stamenov Head of People & Culture, FanvueFanvue, the AI-powered creator platform has no traditional HR department but grew from a team of 35 to 130+ in under two years using a culture-first model, one which just bagged them Gold at the 2026 Stevies Awards for Technology Excellence.
  Marcela Stamenov, Head of People
  
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• REC responds to Parliamentary session on staffing agencies in the NHS: ‘Government cannot simply wish agencies away’

  11-09-2026 13:01 via onrec.com
  Published byREC11 Sep 2026|OpinionREC responds to Parliamentary session on staffing agencies in the NHS: ‘Government cannot simply wish agencies away’Responding to yesterday’s House of Lords questions on reducing reliance on agency medical staff in the NHS, Maxine Bligh, Interim Chief Executive at the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC), said:“The Minister’s remarks reflect the government’s continued determination to reduce agency spending in the NH
  
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• Recruitment risk has moved upstream: why pre-employment checks are now a governance issue

  11-09-2026 12:39 via onrec.com
  Stuart Gentle Publisher at Onrec11 Sep 2026|OpinionRecruitment risk has moved upstream: why pre-employment checks are now a governance issueby Simon Holden: CEO, Safehire.ai and Rachel Parkin: Partner, HCR LawWould your organisation be able to explain and evidence a recruitment decision if a serious concern emerged after an appointment?
  For schools and other organisations recruiting into positions of trust, that question reaches beyond HR. It connects recruitment with safeguarding, legal respons
  
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• Best WES Translation Services: What to Look For Before You Order

  11-09-2026 11:56 via onrec.com
  Stuart Gentle Publisher at Onrec11 Sep 2026|Best WES Translation Services: What to Look For Before You OrderEvery certified translation service that serves the US market will tell you its translations are accepted by WES. Most of them are telling the truth. WES publishes its requirements, they are not hard for a professional service to meet, and any established provider meets them as a matter of course.Which makes "accepted by WES" close to useless as a way of choosing. The real differences sit
  
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• What HR Owes the Employee Sitting Across the Table in an Internal Investigation

  11-09-2026 11:47 via onrec.com
  Stuart Gentle Publisher at Onrec11 Sep 2026|News archiveWhat HR Owes the Employee Sitting Across the Table in an Internal Investigation"Am I in trouble?" That's what most employees are silently asking the moment HR pulls them into a meeting they didn't schedule. And it's the question the person running the investigation almost never answers directly, because they often don't know yet either.That single unanswered question runs through every internal investigation worth doing well. How HR handles
  
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• Beyond Cookies: Protecting Personal Information

  11-09-2026 11:43 via onrec.com
  Stuart Gentle Publisher at Onrec11 Sep 2026|News archiveBeyond Cookies: Protecting Personal InformationThe conversation around personal data protection often focuses on website cookies and online tracking. While these are important, this narrow view misses a huge amount of personal information we generate and collect away from our web browsers. In a professional setting, an employee's data footprint comes from dozens of daily interactions with company technology and infrastructure. Understanding
  
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• Navigating Career Entry: Financial Planning Strategies for the Next-Gen Workforce

  11-09-2026 11:40 via onrec.com
  Stuart Gentle Publisher at Onrec11 Sep 2026|News archiveNavigating Career Entry: Financial Planning Strategies for the Next-Gen WorkforceLearning to manage your money effectively from the beginning is one of the best ways to navigate major life changes and set yourself up for long-term stability and success.Landing your first job after graduation is a major milestone, bringing an exciting new sense of independence. That first paycheck isn't just a reward for your hard work; it's also the start o
  
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• Gamified Corporate Training: Complete 2026 Guide

  11-09-2026 08:19 via onrec.com
  Stuart Gentle Publisher at Onrec11 Sep 2026|News archiveGamified Corporate Training: Complete 2026 Guide Learn how gamified corporate training boosts employee engagement and retention. Complete 2026 HR guide with tools, tactics, and real-world results.
  Deloitte research widely cited in L&D circles found that gamified training programmes complete in roughly half the time of traditional formats. More recent industry surveys back the pattern, with companies using gamified training reporting a 4
  
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• What Employers Should Know About Hiring Licensed Clinical Social Workers

  11-09-2026 08:12 via onrec.com
  Stuart Gentle Publisher at Onrec11 Sep 2026|News archiveWhat Employers Should Know About Hiring Licensed Clinical Social WorkersIf you hire in healthcare, education, nonprofits, or community services, Licensed Clinical Social Workers can be some of the most impactful professionals on your team. In California, where mental health demand is high and hiring competition can get intense, understanding what these professionals do helps you recruit smarter. You’re not just filling a role. You&rsq
  
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• Why Accurate Time Tracking Improves Employee Experience

  11-09-2026 04:29 via onrec.com
  Stuart Gentle Publisher at Onrec11 Sep 2026|News archiveWhy Accurate Time Tracking Improves Employee ExperienceAccurate time tracking builds trust from an employee's first day. See how it shapes onboarding, pay confidence, and retention. Get practical tips inside.A new hire walks in on their first day. They meet their team, learn the systems, and clock in for the first time. That single moment shapes more than payroll. It shapes trust.
  Most companies treat time tracking as a back office task. Bu
  
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• How to Start a Healthcare Career From Home Through Remote Recruitment

  11-09-2026 04:25 via onrec.com
  Stuart Gentle Publisher at Onrec11 Sep 2026|News archiveHow to Start a Healthcare Career From Home Through Remote RecruitmentYou can start building a healthcare career without spending years in a hospital or classroom. For many career changers, online training opens a practical route into administrative and health information roles.
   
  The timing also looks promising. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics nowadays projects healthcare and social assistance to be the fastest-growing major indust
  
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• HR Support After a Serious Road Collision: A Practical Employee Checklist

  11-09-2026 04:23 via onrec.com
  Stuart Gentle Publisher at Onrec11 Sep 2026|HR Support After a Serious Road Collision: A Practical Employee ChecklistWhen an employee is injured in a road collision, their next conversation with HR should not feel like another investigation. They may be dealing with treatment, disrupted travel, missed shifts and calls from insurers. A short, well-organised response can help them understand what their employer needs without making them repeat a distressing account to several people.
  The immediate
  
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• 12 Best Offshore Recruitment Companies for U.S. Businesses in 2026

  11-09-2026 04:21 via onrec.com
  Stuart Gentle Publisher at Onrec11 Sep 2026|12 Best Offshore Recruitment Companies for U.S. Businesses in 2026The best offshore staffing companies for U.S. businesses in 2026 include Somewhere for international recruitment, Penbrothers for Philippines-based teams, Hire Overseas for dedicated global hires, TOA Global for accounting talent, BairesDev for software engineering, and SupportNinja for customer experience. The right provider depends on where you want to hire, the roles you need, pricing
  
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• Hiring Beyond the Degree: How to Assess Academy-Trained Candidates

  11-09-2026 04:19 via onrec.com
  Stuart Gentle Publisher at Onrec11 Sep 2026|Hiring Beyond the Degree: How to Assess Academy-Trained CandidatesSkills-based hiring is expanding, but non-degree credentials are hard to compare. A practical framework for recruiters assessing vocational and academy-trained candidatesSkills-based hiring has moved from conference panel to policy in a lot of organisations. Degree requirements have been stripped out of job specifications across sectors, on the reasonable argument that a degree was never
  
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• How Human Resources Careers Are Changing in the Global Business World

  11-09-2026 04:06 via onrec.com
  Stuart Gentle Publisher at Onrec11 Sep 2026|News archiveHow Human Resources Careers Are Changing in the Global Business WorldIf you’re thinking about a career in global business, the old playbook won’t carry you very far. Companies still want people who understand markets, trade, and finance, but they also need people who can navigate cultural differences, digital tools, and constant disruption. The interesting part is how quickly the expectations have shifted. You’re no longer
  
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• How to Build a Strong Workforce Through Recruitment

  11-09-2026 03:53 via onrec.com
  Stuart Gentle Publisher at Onrec11 Sep 2026|News archiveHow to Build a Strong Workforce Through RecruitmentClose to forty-two percent of small-scale construction projects experience structural delays because of inadequate planning and weak load analysis. 
  The process of constructing a steel building needs site preparation, design of the structural construction, proper assembly of the frame, and complete participation in the local building codes and safety regulations. Lack of technical know
  
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• When You Are Recruiting, Local Hiring Stops Being a Preference and Becomes the Point

  10-09-2026 14:50 via onrec.com
  Stuart Gentle Publisher at Onrec10 Sep 2026|News archiveWhen You Are Recruiting, Local Hiring Stops Being a Preference and Becomes the PointFor years, our Facebook page sat quietly in the background while our sales team did the real work at trade shows and client meetings. We supply commercial and industrial equipment, the kind of machinery buyers research for weeks before they ever pick up the phone. Our product line is serious. Our client relationships run deep, some going back over a decade.
  
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• The Smallest Details in an Interview Room May Have the Biggest Impact on Candidates

  10-09-2026 14:47 via onrec.com
  Stuart Gentle Publisher at Onrec10 Sep 2026|The Smallest Details in an Interview Room May Have the Biggest Impact on CandidatesDiscover how small interview room details — lighting, seating, temperature — can make or break the candidate experience and influence hiring outcomes.When we think about hiring, we usually picture the questions, the résumé, and the answers. Yet the interview room itself often shapes how a candidate feels long before the first question lands. Lig
  
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• Employers Are Expanding Staff Discount Programs to Strengthen the Overall Offer

  10-09-2026 14:44 via onrec.com
  Stuart Gentle Publisher at Onrec10 Sep 2026|Employers Are Expanding Staff Discount Programs to Strengthen the Overall OfferKeeping good people has never depended on a single factor. Salary remains central, but employers increasingly have to think about the wider package around it: flexibility, pension contributions, health support, leave, development opportunities and the smaller day-to-day benefits that shape how an employee experiences the job. In that mix, staff discount schemes have become a
  
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• Five steps: Perfect the science of disagreeing well

  10-09-2026 09:05 via hrzone.com
  
  We might have a different view from one of our business colleagues on the right way to approach a people-related topic. Or we might be pulled in as a trusted mediator, trying to bridge a difference of opinion between others who are at odds. These different points of view can be a good thing if channeled effectively. Research tells us that people tend to reach better insight if they talk things through with someone who sees things differently to them. But it can be tricky to get people
  
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• Four reasons RTO mandates backfire, and what Pinterest does instead

  10-09-2026 09:00 via hrzone.com
  
  Summary: RTO mandates ignore how offices actually get used and often backfire, damaging morale and retention. Pinterest uses flexible hybrid work and occupancy data to design purpose-driven spaces, proving attendance should follow engagement, not force it.Studies suggest that flexible working policies not only promote wellbeing but also don’t negatively impact performance. Yet, Target, TikTok, Fidelity Investments and UBS are still plowing ahead with full-time in-office mandates or re
  
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• 6 Best Sites to Buy Twitch Viewers with Raid Options

  10-09-2026 08:02 via onrec.com
  Stuart Gentle Publisher at Onrec10 Sep 2026|6 Best Sites to Buy Twitch Viewers with Raid OptionsAre you a streamer looking to buy Twitch viewers with raid? Choosing the right service means looking beyond viewer numbers. Features like raid followup, viewer controls, and automatic live connect can help you manage each broadcast with ease.
  In this guide, we compare 6 sites offering Twitch viewer services, including options to buy Twitch viewers with raid support. We cover their raid features, deliv
  
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• Five steps: Your guide for leading with greater clarity

  09-09-2026 09:00 via hrzone.com
  
  Isn’t it strange that we receive an instruction manual for every complex machine we own, yet none for the human brain? Trying to navigate team dynamics, difficult conversations or high-pressure environments without understanding the mechanics has serious consequences. Under extreme demand, leaders often burn out simply because they do not know how their internal “machine” runs, leading to emotional hangovers, toxic tension and wasted energy fighting themselves and oth
  
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• Digital Identity in the US: From One-Time Verification to Continuous Trust

  08-09-2026 16:51 via onrec.com
  Stuart Gentle Publisher at Onrec08 Sep 2026|Digital Identity in the US: From One-Time Verification to Continuous TrustUS digital identity is entering a new phase. Instead of requiring people to create separate accounts and repeatedly prove their identity for different services, government agencies are moving toward more centralized identity systems that can be reused across multiple interactions.
  Login.gov is an important example of this shift. But the bigger story goes beyond a single governmen
  
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• Why SEO and GEO Optimization Are Essential for Employer Branding in 2026

  08-09-2026 15:53 via onrec.com
  Stuart Gentle Publisher at Onrec08 Sep 2026|Why SEO and GEO Optimization Are Essential for Employer Branding in 2026A few years back, "employer branding" pretty much meant a decent careers page, some Glassdoor reviews, and maybe a LinkedIn post whenever you were hiring.That's not really how it works anymore.
  Most of the time, a candidate's first impression of your company doesn't come from your careers page at all. It comes from a search result. Or a Google AI Overview. Or a quick line ChatGPT g
  
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• How IT Teams Can Improve Device Tracking and Inventory Management

  08-09-2026 15:53 via onrec.com
  Stuart Gentle Publisher at Onrec08 Sep 2026|How IT Teams Can Improve Device Tracking and Inventory ManagementThe Growing Challenge of IT Asset ManagementFor IT teams today, managing device inventory has become a complex and high-stakes responsibility. With distributed workforces, hybrid environments, and expanding device fleets, the simple question “who has what?” often leads to hours of manual tracking through spreadsheets and fragmented systems.
  The consequences of poor visibility
  
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• Occupational Health Assessment expands clinical team with two senior appointments

  08-09-2026 15:41 via hrreview.co.uk
  
  Occupational Health Assessment has strengthened its clinical leadership as growing demand from employers drives expansion of its UK services.
  
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• Right to Work Checks: What to Do When a New Starter's Name Doesn't Match Their Documents

  08-09-2026 15:28 via onrec.com
  Stuart Gentle Publisher at Onrec08 Sep 2026|News archiveRight to Work Checks: What to Do When a New Starter's Name Doesn't Match Their DocumentsWhat the Home Office actually asks for, and how to clear it without moving the start date.A candidate accepts. Contracts go out. Then the right to work check comes back with a passport in one name and a National Insurance letter in another, and onboarding stops while somebody works out whether that is a problem.It happens more than most HR teams expect.
  
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