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• REC response to ONS labour market figures, February 2026

  17-02-2026 10:02 via onrec.com
  Published byREC17 Feb 2026|OpinionREC response to ONS labour market figures, February 2026The ONS published its latest labour market figures this morning. The Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) Chief Executive Neil Carberry said:“There are no surprises in today’s data as unemployment continues to rise and pay falls back to long-term norms. Nothing here should slow the Monetary Policy Committee on its interest rate path.
  “There is some good news, as vacancy numbers h
  
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• Recruitment firms caught up in illegal working crackdown

  03-07-2026 11:19 via onrec.com
  Stuart Gentle Publisher at Onrec03 Jul 2026|StatisticsRecruitment firms caught up in illegal working crackdownThe businesses included Challenge-TRG Recruitment Limited, which received a £60,000 penalty, and TRC Care Staffing Ltd, which was fined £40,000.Recruitment firms are being urged to review their hiring practices after staffing businesses appeared on the latest Home Office list of employers fined for hiring illegal workers, according to data analysed by Personnel Checks.
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• Epassi UK launches rebrand to build healthier, happier workforces through wellbeing benefits

  03-07-2026 11:10 via onrec.com
  Stuart Gentle Publisher at Onrec03 Jul 2026|LaunchEpassi UK launches rebrand to build healthier, happier workforces through wellbeing benefitsThe UK’s largest fitness and health network, Epassi UK, has today officially unveiled the launch of its new brand. Epassi UK supports employers to make healthy habits more accessible for employees. The company acquired Zest in June 2025 marking a significant step in Epassi Group’s continued expansion to becoming a leading European tech platform
  
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• New Report Reveals Growing Trust Gap Between Employees and Employers

  03-07-2026 11:08 via onrec.com
  Stuart Gentle Publisher at Onrec03 Jul 2026|StatisticsNew Report Reveals Growing Trust Gap Between Employees and EmployersA survey of more than 1,000 HR leaders and managers has today revealed overall trust in the workplace between employees and senior leadership teams has fallen significantly over the last five years.70% of HR leaders and 69% of managers agree trust has been lost in last five years Less than half (49%) of managers say trust between employees and senior leaders is strong Almost
  
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• Are AI-generated applications the final nail in the coffin for CVs?

  03-07-2026 11:06 via onrec.com
  Published byTest Partnership03 Jul 2026|News archiveAre AI-generated applications the final nail in the coffin for CVs?Recruiters have always known that CVs are imperfect. They are self-reported, unevenly written and heavily shaped by candidate confidence. But AI is making those weaknesses harder to ignore and calling a taxi on CV sifting.I’m sure you’ve been receiving more and more perfectly tailored CVs, cover letters and application answers. I’m not blaming the candidates at
  
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• The Future of HR Payroll: Best Cryptocurrency Payment Platforms in 2026

  03-07-2026 00:57 via onrec.com
  Stuart Gentle Publisher at Onrec02 Jul 2026|The Future of HR Payroll: Best Cryptocurrency Payment Platforms in 2026The landscape of digital commerce has shifted dramatically. Accepting cryptocurrency is no longer a forward-looking experiment—it is a standard requirement for businesses aiming to reduce processing overhead, eliminate fraudulent chargebacks, and tap into an affluent, global demographic.
  As transaction volumes across networks like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and stablecoins like USDT a
  
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• 73% of Engineering Hiring Teams Face Project Delays: How Better Recruitment Can Solve the Prototyping Talent Gap

  03-07-2026 00:52 via onrec.com
  Stuart Gentle Publisher at Onrec02 Jul 2026|73% of Engineering Hiring Teams Face Project Delays: How Better Recruitment Can Solve the Prototyping Talent GapIn the 2026 manufacturing landscape, product development teams face an increasingly acute contradiction: time-to-market windows keep shrinking, while prototype supply chain reliability shows little improvement. Numerous NPI projects are forced to pause at the T0 stage due to supplier delivery delays or first-article failures, trapping enginee
  
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• 5 Tips for Getting the Conveyancing Process Right When You Relocate for a New Job

  03-07-2026 00:47 via onrec.com
  Stuart Gentle Publisher at Onrec02 Jul 2026|5 Tips for Getting the Conveyancing Process Right When You Relocate for a New JobLanding your dream job is the ultimate thrill, but the sudden dread of relocating can quickly turn that excitement into stress. 
  In all between negotiating contracts and packing boxes, you cannot afford to let legal snags derail your big move. 
  The secret to a seamless transition is finding and working with seasoned conveyancing solicitors in Mansfield, Nottingha
  
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• How to Streamline Field Operations for Your Company

  02-07-2026 11:32 via onrec.com
  Stuart Gentle Publisher at Onrec02 Jul 2026|How to Streamline Field Operations for Your CompanyThe Best Ways to Streamline Field Operations for Service CompaniesField operations can make or break a service company. You can have a strong office team, good customer relationships, and skilled technicians, but if the work in the field is disorganized, customers feel it in every interaction and touchpoint. Keeping this in mind, streamlining your field operations is probably one of the best investment
  
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• Fishing's Aging Workforce is Leaving a Recruitment Gap

  02-07-2026 11:06 via onrec.com
  Stuart Gentle Publisher at Onrec02 Jul 2026|Fishing's Aging Workforce is Leaving a Recruitment GapThe average age of a commercial fisherman is currently 55, and over the last ten years, the number of fishermen operating in the business has dropped by roughly 48%. Even though there are currently thousands of vacant jobs in the sector, that could be about to change.We are Currently Witnessing a Global Fishing Boom
  Even though the fishing sector is struggling to find people to fill positions, a fis
  
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• Superdry co-founder’s victim warns workplace power can silence abuse victims

  02-07-2026 08:21 via hrreview.co.uk
  
  A survivor's account raises questions about speaking-up cultures and accountability in organisations.
  
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• UK’s always-on work culture ‘driving employee burnout’

  02-07-2026 08:00 via hrreview.co.uk
  
  Nearly half of UK workers say they end most working days mentally exhausted as rising workplace pressure leaves employees and managers struggling to switch off.
  
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• How Positive Employer Reviews Help Businesses Recruit Top Candidates Faster

  01-07-2026 22:26 via onrec.com
  Stuart Gentle Publisher at Onrec01 Jul 2026|How Positive Employer Reviews Help Businesses Recruit Top Candidates FasterWith the digital economy in full swing, visibility is one of the most critical elements that impacts business growth. Even if your company produces the best products or services, making them available is a challenge unless potential customers can discover and trust your company online. Now, the customer journey starts off with a search. Google is the first place that comes to mi
  
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• We Asked 50+ Recruitment Agencies How Long It Really Takes to Format a CV

  01-07-2026 22:22 via onrec.com
  Stuart Gentle Publisher at Onrec01 Jul 2026|We Asked 50+ Recruitment Agencies How Long It Really Takes to Format a CVNew benchmarking data from more than 50 recruitment agencies, from boutique desks to recruiters at some of the world's largest global staffing firms, shows that for recruiters not using any AI tool, turning a single candidate CV into a clean, client-ready document still takes 15 to 45 minutes. Here is what that costs an agency, and what is changing in 2026. Key takeaways
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• The Mobile Workforce: What Modern Recruitment Must Do to Support Employees on the Move

  01-07-2026 22:19 via onrec.com
  Stuart Gentle Publisher at Onrec01 Jul 2026|The Mobile Workforce: What Modern Recruitment Must Do to Support Employees on the MoveThe reality of RVing is different than a social media post. This scene, captured during golden hour, features a man with a laptop on a foldout table and coffee steaming in the foreground, by a lake.
  There's the one that actually occurs, though, when you get in the car in the middle of nowhere with a flat battery, a client call in twenty minutes, and no shore power in
  
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• 5 Trusted TikTok Recruitment Strategies That Actually Attract Top Talent in 2026

  01-07-2026 22:18 via onrec.com
  Stuart Gentle Publisher at Onrec01 Jul 2026|5 Trusted TikTok Recruitment Strategies That Actually Attract Top Talent in 2026TikTok gives every video a short window to prove itself. The algorithm looks at how fast engagement comes in during the first hour after posting. If likes build up quickly, the platform pushes that video to a wider test audience. If nothing happens in that window, the content quietly gets buried.
  This is why so many creators choose to buy TikTok likes from buy.fans. High-qu
  
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• Why Preventive Hiring Saves Companies More Than Last-Minute Recruitment

  01-07-2026 22:14 via onrec.com
  Stuart Gentle Publisher at Onrec01 Jul 2026|Why Preventive Hiring Saves Companies More Than Last-Minute RecruitmentHeat exchangers are among the hardest-working pieces of equipment in industrial processing facilities. Whether they're used in food and beverage manufacturing, pharmaceutical production, chemical processing, or energy applications, they play a critical role in maintaining product quality, improving efficiency, and controlling temperatures throughout production. Despite their importa
  
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• Why HR Teams Are Prioritizing Eye Health Benefits for IT Professionals in 2026

  01-07-2026 22:11 via onrec.com
  Stuart Gentle Publisher at Onrec01 Jul 2026|Why HR Teams Are Prioritizing Eye Health Benefits for IT Professionals in 2026There is a particular kind of tiredness that comes at the end of a long day in front of screens. Not the general fatigue of a busy day, but something more specific. Eyes that feel dry and scratchy. A dull ache behind the forehead. Difficulty focusing on anything further than arm's length. Vision that seems slightly blurry when you finally look away from the monitor.
  Most IT p
  
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• One in 10 women quit work after pregnancy loss, report finds

  01-07-2026 07:45 via hrreview.co.uk
  
  Research suggests inconsistent workplace support following pregnancy loss and maternity leave is contributing to resignations and poorer mental wellbeing.
  
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• Fear of becoming obsolete grips workers as AI reshapes careers

  01-07-2026 07:30 via hrreview.co.uk
  
  More than two in five workers worry their skills could become outdated as AI reshapes hiring demands and increases pressure to keep learning.
  
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• Employee Onboarding: A Complete Guide to Creating a Better First-Day Experience and Long-Term Success

  01-07-2026 01:05 via onrec.com
  Stuart Gentle Publisher at Onrec01 Jul 2026|Employee Onboarding: A Complete Guide to Creating a Better First-Day Experience and Long-Term SuccessA new employee's first few weeks often determine how they feel about an organisation for years to come. A well-planned onboarding process helps new hires become productive faster, understand company expectations, build relationships with colleagues, and develop confidence in their new role. On the other hand, a disorganised onboarding experience can lea
  
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• Smarter Hiring Compliance Through Automated Candidate Screening and Recruitment Accuracy

  01-07-2026 01:00 via onrec.com
  Stuart Gentle Publisher at Onrec01 Jul 2026|Smarter Hiring Compliance Through Automated Candidate Screening and Recruitment Accuracy
  
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• How Flexible Workspaces Are Transforming Recruitment Strategies in 2026

  01-07-2026 00:57 via onrec.com
  Stuart Gentle Publisher at Onrec30 Jun 2026|How Flexible Workspaces Are Transforming Recruitment Strategies in 2026The Importance of Strategic Planning in Commercial Structural Engineering
   
  In today's rapidly evolving business environment, flexibility and adaptability are key. As companies grow and change, so too must their physical spaces. That's where commercial structural engineering plays a pivotal role, ensuring that buildings can not only accommodate current needs but also adapt to f
  
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• What Is a Hiring Blocker? Common Recruitment Challenges Explained

  30-06-2026 23:50 via onrec.com
  Stuart Gentle Publisher at Onrec30 Jun 2026|What Is a Hiring Blocker? Common Recruitment Challenges ExplainedA DHT blocker is a treatment, ingredient, or medicine that lowers the effect of dihydrotestosterone on hair follicles. DHT, a testosterone derivative, can shrink sensitive follicles over time.
  This matters because shrinking follicles produce thinner, weaker strands. Hair may grow more slowly, shed sooner, or stop growing in certain areas. These treatments aim to slow that process, especia
  
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• ATS vs Traditional Hiring: Is It Time for HR Teams to Switch in 2026?

  30-06-2026 23:42 via onrec.com
  Stuart Gentle Publisher at Onrec30 Jun 2026|ATS vs Traditional Hiring: Is It Time for HR Teams to Switch in 2026?Selecting the best WordPress page builders is more crucial than ever before in 2026. Websites are no longer only a brochure for digital use. It must load quickly as well as look trendy, work with SEO, function smoothly on smartphones, and be quick for team members to upgrade without disrupting the design.
  In the past, WPBakery was one of the most well-known WordPress builders. Numerou
  
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• AI Resume Screening vs Human Recruiters: Which Delivers Better Hires in 2026?

  30-06-2026 23:39 via onrec.com
  Stuart Gentle Publisher at Onrec30 Jun 2026|AI Resume Screening vs Human Recruiters: Which Delivers Better Hires in 2026?The year 2026 is the date photo editing has been profoundly altered by artificial intelligence. The tasks that used to require many hours of manually adjusted adjustments like the correction of exposure, color grade as well as skin retouching are now automated. 
  Two key tools that are driving the way in this change include Imagen AI and Lightroom Auto Edit. for photograph
  
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• How Data Annotation Powers AI Behind the Scenes

  30-06-2026 22:17 via onrec.com
  Stuart Gentle Publisher at Onrec30 Jun 2026|How Data Annotation Powers AI Behind the ScenesEvery AI model depends on labeled data. Data annotation is the process of tagging images, text, audio, or video so that algorithms can learn from it. Without this step, machine learning systems can't recognize patterns or produce reliable results.
  As data annotation tech becomes more widely used, questions like "Is data annotation tech legit?" and "What is data annotation?" come up often. The quality of AI
  
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• Harri and inploi team up to deliver a market-leading candidate experience for hospitality hiring

  30-06-2026 17:59 via onrec.com
  Stuart Gentle Publisher at Onrec30 Jun 2026|PartnershipsHarri and inploi team up to deliver a market-leading candidate experience for hospitality hiringIntegration helps hospitality employers improve candidate conversion, application quality and hiring visibility inploi, the talent technology company helping employers attract, engage and hire talent at scale, today announces a new strategic partnership with frontline employee experience platform, Harri, to help hospitality employers improve cand
  
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• Blue John launches Grey, the People Risk Intelligence Platform

  30-06-2026 17:56 via onrec.com
  Stuart Gentle Publisher at Onrec30 Jun 2026|LaunchBlue John launches Grey, the People Risk Intelligence PlatformWrong hires cost time, money and momentum. GREY exists to reduce that risk.Blue John today announces the launch of GREY, the People Risk Intelligence platform for SMEs and growth companies in regulated industries. By combining applied neuroscience, reputation analysis and AI, GREY is designed to give organisations a structured view of who a person actually is, not what they claim to be
  
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• Morgan McKinley: Six in ten UK workers plan to look for a new job as confidence slumps

  30-06-2026 17:53 via onrec.com
  Stuart Gentle Publisher at Onrec30 Jun 2026|StatisticsMorgan McKinley: Six in ten UK workers plan to look for a new job as confidence slumpsMorgan McKinley's 2026 Workplace Trends Report finds UK workers feel less secure and are more likely to seek new opportunities than their global peersUK workers are preparing to move jobs as pay stalls and concerns over job security, restructuring and automation weigh on confidence. This is all despite employers signalling broadly stable headcount plans, acc
  
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