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• Options when a client can’t or won’t pay?

  07-11-2023 12:01 via onrec.com
  Stuart Gentle Publisher at OnrecOptions when a client can’t or won’t pay?07 Nov 2023|Company insolvencies are reported by the Insolvency Service to be at their highest levels since the 2009 financial crisis.News archiveRecruitment businesses may be worried about the risk of hirer insolvency or financial difficulty. Where does a business stand if a hirer client is still trading but can’t or won’t pay, and are there steps that can be taken to improve the prospect of recover
  
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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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• 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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• 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.
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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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• Remote Hiring in Healthcare: How HR Teams Are Reducing Administrative Work

  19-03-2026 02:44 via onrec.com
  Stuart Gentle Publisher at Onrec19 Mar 2026|News archiveRemote Hiring in Healthcare: How HR Teams Are Reducing Administrative WorkAdministrative burden is one of the most persistent challenges that healthcare practices are facing today. Practices manage scheduling, insurance verification, billing, and documentation every day. Non-clinical workload is increasing day by day, reducing the time available for patient care.
   
  In recent years, more companies have created services designed for heal
  
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• Best Practices for Recruiters to Build Trust and Engagement with Talent

  19-03-2026 02:40 via onrec.com
  Stuart Gentle Publisher at Onrec19 Mar 2026|News archiveBest Practices for Recruiters to Build Trust and Engagement with TalentPublic relations is built on relationships; behind every successful story or media placement lies a network of connections among brands, journalists, and even influencers. Building strong PR relationships doesn’t happen overnight, it requires time and effort, which will pay off if done well. When done correctly, successful campaigns will be received well and seen b
  
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• Affordable HR Solutions for Remote Teams in 2026: Tools for Better Hiring & Branding

  19-03-2026 02:26 via onrec.com
  Stuart Gentle Publisher at Onrec19 Mar 2026|News archiveAffordable HR Solutions for Remote Teams in 2026: Tools for Better Hiring & BrandingNearly 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 photograp
  
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• How AI Grading Software Is Revolutionizing Recruitment Assessments

  19-03-2026 02:20 via onrec.com
  Stuart Gentle Publisher at Onrec19 Mar 2026|News archiveHow AI Grading Software Is Revolutionizing Recruitment AssessmentsThe recruitment industry has always been on the lookout for ways to streamline processes, improve efficiency, and identify the best candidates with greater accuracy. Traditionally, hiring managers and HR teams have relied on manual screening, standardized tests, and time-consuming evaluation methods to determine the suitability of candidates. While these methods have been eff
  
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• Professional Trusteeship – A Rewarding Career Making a Real Difference

  18-03-2026 15:32 via onrec.com
  Stuart Gentle Publisher at Onrec18 Mar 2026|News archiveProfessional Trusteeship – A Rewarding Career Making a Real DifferenceNational Careers Week (2–7 March) took place this month and Vidett, a leading UK professional trustee and pension governance firm, is highlighting the exciting and impactful world of professional trusteeship.Professional trustees sit on pension scheme boards, ensuring schemes are well governed, properly funded, and run in members’ best interests. They ov
  
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• Best AI Humanizer for Resume Optimization

  18-03-2026 15:24 via onrec.com
  Stuart Gentle Publisher at Onrec18 Mar 2026|Best AI Humanizer for Resume OptimizationJob seekers have many reasons to use AI to create resumes. First, creating a resume from scratch is time-consuming, and most job seekers don't have the time to do this. Second, AI tools can generate solid resume content, but the generated content will likely sound generic, overly formal, or robotic. Finally, recruiters view dozens of resumes daily and can easily identify language that has been generated by an AI
  
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• Youth employment initiatives will help unlock opportunities for young people, says the CIPD

  18-03-2026 11:25 via onrec.com
  Published byCIPD18 Mar 2026|OpinionYouth employment initiatives will help unlock opportunities for young people, says the CIPDLizzie Crowley, skills adviser for the CIPD, the professional body for HR and people development, said:“We welcome the Government’s focus on tackling youth unemployment and supporting more young people into work, particularly through new incentives to help employers create entry-level jobs and apprenticeships. Many of these measures reflect changes we have bee
  
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• Youth employment drive to unlock 200,000 new jobs and apprenticeships for next generation

  18-03-2026 11:23 via onrec.com
  Stuart Gentle Publisher at Onrec18 Mar 2026|StatisticsYouth employment drive to unlock 200,000 new jobs and apprenticeships for next generationThe National Centre for Universities and Business (NCUB) welcomes the government’s youth employment drive but urges stronger links between education, skills and industry. The £1bn initiative includes grants for employers hiring young people, expanded job guarantees and new apprenticeship i
  
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• Driving Sustainable Growth: Turning the JSL Reform into a Competitive Advantage

  18-03-2026 11:19 via onrec.com
  Published by3R18 Mar 2026|News archiveDriving Sustainable Growth: Turning the JSL Reform into a Competitive AdvantageThe April 2026 reforms represent one of the most significant regulatory shifts the recruitment industry has seen in a decade. With the introduction of Joint and Several Liability (JSL), HMRC is fundamentally redrawing the lines of responsibility within the supply chain.
  For Recruitment leaders, this is a shift from "best practice" to "strict liability", meaning your agency and you
  
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• Pay awards edge up to 3.3% in February, but outlook remains cautious

  18-03-2026 11:17 via onrec.com
  Stuart Gentle Publisher at Onrec18 Mar 2026|StatisticsPay awards edge up to 3.3% in February, but outlook remains cautiousDespite a boost for first pay deals of 2026, forecasting shows stable and restrained pay growth for the rest of the year, against a turbulent economic backdropThe latest data from Brightmine, the HR data and insights provider, reveals that the median basic pay award has settled at 3.3%, for the three months to the end of February.
  However, forward-looking data points to a coo
  
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• AI mistrust is making work slower, not faster – UK employees spend almost as long checking AI as using it, depriving large businesses £29bn worth of productivity

  18-03-2026 11:12 via onrec.com
  Stuart Gentle Publisher at Onrec18 Mar 2026|StatisticsAI mistrust is making work slower, not faster – UK employees spend almost as long checking AI as using it, depriving large businesses £29bn worth of productivityAI mistrust could be costing large UK businesses £29 billion per year in unrealised value, according to new Censuswide research commissioned by UnlikelyAI Censuswide research finds employees in large organisations spend almost as much time checking, verifying or manu
  
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• AI set to drive transformation in shared services: 84% of organisations expect AI to impact the sector in the next three years

  18-03-2026 11:08 via onrec.com
  Stuart Gentle Publisher at Onrec18 Mar 2026|StatisticsAI set to drive transformation in shared services: 84% of organisations expect AI to impact the sector in the next three yearsThe State of the Shared Services Industry Report 2026 comes ahead of the SSOW 2026 event in Portugal in May.New data, published by Shared Services & Outsourcing Week (SSOW) Europe and with insights from over 400 senior professionals, shows AI will bring significant changes to shared services in the coming
  
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