<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title><![CDATA[HR & Recruitment - Newslocker]]></title><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/hr_recruitment/</link><atom:link rel="self" href="https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/hr_recruitment/rss/" /><atom:link rel="hub" href="http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com" /><description><![CDATA[Find your latest HR & Recruitment news with just one click. Don't miss out on anything happening in your profession!]]></description><language>en-uk</language><copyright>Copyright (C) 2026 newslocker.com</copyright><lastBuildDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 15:55:00 +0200</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA[7 Ways to Make Your Personal Social Profiles Look Their Best]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stuart Gentle Publisher at Onrec03 Sep 2026|7 Ways to Make Your Personal Social Profiles Look Their BestOnline impressions are made within seconds. It's possible to create an impression of someone just based on their online profile. This impression might be created through an old picture. Or perhaps, through a bio that does not reflect who you really are. Perhaps it is old content that does not represent who you have become now.<br />
While recruiters and hiring experts don't usually look at public so]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/hr_recruitment/7-ways-to-make-your-personal-social-profiles-look-their-best/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 15:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/hr_recruitment/7-ways-to-make-your-personal-social-profiles-look-their-best/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How AI Assistants Are Changing the Recruiter’s Daily Workflow]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stuart Gentle Publisher at Onrec03 Sep 2026|How AI Assistants Are Changing the Recruiter&rsquo;s Daily WorkflowRecruitment has always involved a mix of judgment and repetition. You are assessing culture fit and potential in one moment, then formatting the same interview confirmation email for the tenth time in the next. That second half of the job, the repetitive part, is exactly where an AI assistant for recruiters has begun to find its footing, taking on routine work so recruiters can spend mo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/hr_recruitment/how-ai-assistants-are-changing-the-recruiters-daily-workflow/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 15:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/hr_recruitment/how-ai-assistants-are-changing-the-recruiters-daily-workflow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EU AI Act: What High-Risk Hiring Rules Mean for Recruiters]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stuart Gentle Publisher at Onrec03 Sep 2026|EU AI Act: What High-Risk Hiring Rules Mean for RecruitersBy Priya N. | HR-tech analyst, 11 years covering recruitment compliance. Tested August 2026.The EU AI Act's High-Risk Hiring Rules Just Changed How Recruiters Vet Remote Talent<br />
Somewhere in a compliance team's inbox right now sits a spreadsheet nobody wanted to build. Every AI tool the company uses to screen CVs, rank candidates, or score a video interview now needs a paper trail. Not a nice-to-]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/hr_recruitment/eu-ai-act-what-high-risk-hiring-rules-mean-for-recruiters/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 14:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/hr_recruitment/eu-ai-act-what-high-risk-hiring-rules-mean-for-recruiters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Recruiters Can Beat The LinkedIn Algorithm]]></title><description><![CDATA[Published bySocial Hire03 Sep 2026|OpinionHow Recruiters Can Beat The LinkedIn AlgorithmBy Tony Restell, Founder, Social-Hire.comRecruiters have been told repeatedly that LinkedIn reach has collapsed.<br />
That is not what we are seeing.<br />
After more than a decade working with recruitment agency founders and teams around the world, we have seen plenty of niche specialist recruiters achieve stronger impressions since LinkedIn changed how it distributes content. Their results are not coming from posting]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/hr_recruitment/how-recruiters-can-beat-the-linkedin-algorithm/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 11:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/hr_recruitment/how-recruiters-can-beat-the-linkedin-algorithm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DigitalJobs.com Launches the World’s First Job Platform Built for Both Humans and AI Agents]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stuart Gentle Publisher at Onrec03 Sep 2026|LaunchDigitalJobs.com Launches the World&rsquo;s First Job Platform Built for Both Humans and AI AgentsDigitalJobs.com today announces its public launch as the first platform to serve both human job seekers and AI agents looking for work.Platform debuts with 120,000+ quality-vetted digital jobs for humans, an AI agent marketplace, and Jobsworth, an AI agent, as co-founder	Platform features jobs from the majority of the world&rsquo;s top tech companies]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/hr_recruitment/digitaljobscom-launches-the-worlds-first-job-platform-built-for-both-humans-and-ai-agents/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 11:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/hr_recruitment/digitaljobscom-launches-the-worlds-first-job-platform-built-for-both-humans-and-ai-agents/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Roland Bruce shares workforce insight at Calgary Valve World Expo &amp; Conference]]></title><description><![CDATA[Published byNES Fircroft03 Sep 2026|News archiveRoland Bruce shares workforce insight at Calgary Valve World Expo &amp; ConferenceNES Fircroft&rsquo;s Managing Director, Americas, Roland Bruce was requested to speak at the first Valve World Expo &amp; Conference Americas in Calgary, where he shared expert insight into the evolving workforce challenges shaping engineering projects across the energy sector.	The event brought together operators, manufacturers and service providers from across the v]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/hr_recruitment/roland-bruce-shares-workforce-insight-at-calgary-valve-world-expo-amp-conference/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 11:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/hr_recruitment/roland-bruce-shares-workforce-insight-at-calgary-valve-world-expo-amp-conference/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ZSL renews decade-long MHR partnership to support the people at the centre of its conservation work]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stuart Gentle Publisher at Onrec03 Sep 2026|PartnershipsZSL renews decade-long MHR partnership to support the people at the centre of its conservation workThe conservation charity behind London Zoo and Whipsnade Zoo has signed a new 10-year agreement with MHR, and will move to the People First platform in April 2027 to bring mobile-first HR technology to its largely desk-free workforceMHR, the specialist provider of HR, payroll and finance software, is working with the ZSL (Zoological Society of]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/hr_recruitment/zsl-renews-decade-long-mhr-partnership-to-support-the-people-at-the-centre-of-its-conservation-work/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 11:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/hr_recruitment/zsl-renews-decade-long-mhr-partnership-to-support-the-people-at-the-centre-of-its-conservation-work/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Half of UK firms fear staff are feeding company secrets to AI]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stuart Gentle Publisher at Onrec03 Sep 2026|StatisticsHalf of UK firms fear staff are feeding company secrets to AI Nearly 9 in 10 UK businesses report unauthorised AI use - a practice known as &lsquo;Shadow AI&rsquo; - while concerns grow over employees sharing sensitive company data, new survey data showsOver half of UK businesses (51%) fear employees are feeding sensitive company data into unauthorised AI tools, as businesses face a growing challenge in maintaining visibility and control over]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/hr_recruitment/half-of-uk-firms-fear-staff-are-feeding-company-secrets-to-ai/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 11:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/hr_recruitment/half-of-uk-firms-fear-staff-are-feeding-company-secrets-to-ai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[HR experts share 5 ways small businesses can refine the onboarding process and create a more inclusive workplace]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stuart Gentle Publisher at Onrec03 Sep 2026|OpinionHR experts share 5 ways small businesses can refine the onboarding process and create a more inclusive workplaceBen Gateley, CEO and Co-founder of CharlieHR, comments:&ldquo;Onboarding can sometimes feel like something businesses just need to get through. Someone joins, you get them set up with a laptop, introduce them to the team and hope they find their feet. But those first few weeks can have a huge impact on how someone feels about their new]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/hr_recruitment/hr-experts-share-5-ways-small-businesses-can-refine-the-onboarding-process-and-create-a-more-inclusive-workplace/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 11:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/hr_recruitment/hr-experts-share-5-ways-small-businesses-can-refine-the-onboarding-process-and-create-a-more-inclusive-workplace/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From Blueprint to Business Growth: Recruitment Tips for Construction Companies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stuart Gentle Publisher at Onrec02 Sep 2026|From Blueprint to Business Growth: Recruitment Tips for Construction CompaniesThe construction industry stands as one of the most dynamic and rewarding sectors for entrepreneurs, offering substantial opportunities for innovation and long-term success. However, establishing a thriving venture in this competitive field requires a foundation built on more than just technical building expertise. To turn a blueprint into a profitable reality, business owner]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/hr_recruitment/from-blueprint-to-business-growth-recruitment-tips-for-construction-companies/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 19:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/hr_recruitment/from-blueprint-to-business-growth-recruitment-tips-for-construction-companies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Top 7 Candidate Assessment Tools for Recruitment Teams in 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stuart Gentle Publisher at Onrec02 Sep 2026|News archiveTop 7 Candidate Assessment Tools for Recruitment Teams in 2026&nbsp; &nbsp;Candidate assessment tools help recruitment teams evaluate applicants beyond CVs and interview performance.<br />
&middot;&nbsp; The best platform depends on what your team needs to measure: technical skills, cognitive ability, personality, communication, job-readiness, or high-volume fit.<br />
&middot;&nbsp; Some tools are strongest for realistic job simulations, while others]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/hr_recruitment/top-7-candidate-assessment-tools-for-recruitment-teams-in-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 19:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/hr_recruitment/top-7-candidate-assessment-tools-for-recruitment-teams-in-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leaving an Office Job to Become a Personal Trainer in Six Steps]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stuart Gentle Publisher at Onrec02 Sep 2026|Leaving an Office Job to Become a Personal Trainer in Six StepsLeaving an Office Job to Become a Personal Trainer in Six StepsThe process becomes easier to assess when you separate those decisions. These six steps take you from testing the idea against the working life you want to building a plan for study, finances, practical learning and the first roles you will pursue once qualified.	1. Decide What You Want Your Working Life to Look Like<br />
Start with]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/hr_recruitment/leaving-an-office-job-to-become-a-personal-trainer-in-six-steps/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 15:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/hr_recruitment/leaving-an-office-job-to-become-a-personal-trainer-in-six-steps/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indeed Reveals the State of UK Apprenticeships in 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stuart Gentle Publisher at Onrec02 Sep 2026|StatisticsIndeed Reveals the State of UK Apprenticeships in 2026Britain's apprenticeship landscape is expanding beyond its traditional roots and new Indeed data shows the North of England is fast becoming a key hotspot for opportunities.	Newcastle is currently the UK's apprenticeship hotspot, with opportunities more than 2.5 times as prevalent as in London.&nbsp;	Childcare, IT and pharmacy lead apprenticeship hiring.	Apprenticeship opportunities go bey]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/hr_recruitment/indeed-reveals-the-state-of-uk-apprenticeships-in-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 10:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/hr_recruitment/indeed-reveals-the-state-of-uk-apprenticeships-in-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 Best Instagram Growth Services for Influencers in 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stuart Gentle Publisher at Onrec02 Sep 2026|5 Best Instagram Growth Services for Influencers in 2026Growing an Instagram account sounds simple until you actually try to do it. You can post consistently, create Reels, follow trends, and still watch your follower count barely move. For influencers, that slow growth can mean fewer eyes on their content, lower visibility, and missed opportunities to build an audience or attract brands.That&rsquo;s why many creators turn to Instagram growth services]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/hr_recruitment/5-best-instagram-growth-services-for-influencers-in-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 10:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/hr_recruitment/5-best-instagram-growth-services-for-influencers-in-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Design a Recruitment Corner That Still Feels Like Home]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stuart Gentle Publisher at Onrec02 Sep 2026|How to Design a Recruitment Corner That Still Feels Like HomeA dedicated game room sounds very appealing until you realize how much space it can consume.<br />
For many homes, a better solution is a game-night corner: a section of the living room, den, or spare room designed for play without looking like it belongs in an electronics showroom.	Let the Living Room Do Double-Duty<br />
The easiest way to create a game-night area is to start with furniture that alread]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/hr_recruitment/how-to-design-a-recruitment-corner-that-still-feels-like-home/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 01:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/hr_recruitment/how-to-design-a-recruitment-corner-that-still-feels-like-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[When You’re Hiring, Recruitment Stops Being a Preference and Becomes the Point]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stuart Gentle Publisher at Onrec02 Sep 2026|When You&rsquo;re Hiring, Recruitment Stops Being a Preference and Becomes the PointSome advantages of choosing a local tradesperson are comforts you appreciate in hindsight. The lockout is not one of them. When you are shut out of your own home, standing on the doorstep with nowhere to go, the value of a genuinely local locksmith stops being a pleasant preference and becomes the entire substance of the situation. Everything that separates a nearby, ac]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/hr_recruitment/when-youre-hiring-recruitment-stops-being-a-preference-and-becomes-the-point/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 01:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/hr_recruitment/when-youre-hiring-recruitment-stops-being-a-preference-and-becomes-the-point/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Green Block partners ith No Going Back turning second chances into sustainable careers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stuart Gentle Publisher at Onrec01 Sep 2026|PartnershipsThe Green Block partners ith No Going Back turning second chances into sustainable careersThe Green Block (TGB) is strengthening its commitment to social value through its partnership with not-for-profit organisation No Going Back, helping individuals leaving prison rebuild their lives through meaningful, long-term employment.For nearly two years the partnership has provided a structured pathway into work for individuals nearing the end of]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/hr_recruitment/the-green-block-partners-ith-no-going-back-turning-second-chances-into-sustainable-careers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 14:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/hr_recruitment/the-green-block-partners-ith-no-going-back-turning-second-chances-into-sustainable-careers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[4 in 10 UK Employers Embrace Remote Hiring Despite Doubts Over Virtual Interviews]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stuart Gentle Publisher at Onrec01 Sep 2026|News archive4 in 10 UK Employers Embrace Remote Hiring Despite Doubts Over Virtual Interviewslmost two-fifths (39%) of UK employers would hire a professional without meeting them face-to-face, new research from global talent solutions partner Robert Walters finds.However, while there is openness to remote hiring, only a fifth (20%) of employers agree that virtual interviews are the most effective way of identifying the best professional for a job.<br />
Lucy]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/hr_recruitment/4-in-10-uk-employers-embrace-remote-hiring-despite-doubts-over-virtual-interviews/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 13:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/hr_recruitment/4-in-10-uk-employers-embrace-remote-hiring-despite-doubts-over-virtual-interviews/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Top 5 free VPNs in 2026 (tested and ranked)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stuart Gentle Publisher at Onrec01 Sep 2026|Top 5 free VPNs in 2026 (tested and ranked)The best free VPN in 2026 is Planet VPN, thanks to unlimited data with no time limit, no registration required, and support for 10 simultaneous devices, features most free VPNs restrict or charge for. Proton VPN, Windscribe, PrivadoVPN, and TunnelBear round out the rest of this list, each with a genuine free tier worth knowing about.<br />
Not every free VPN is built the same way. Some fund the free tier through ads]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/hr_recruitment/top-5-free-vpns-in-2026-tested-and-ranked/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 11:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/hr_recruitment/top-5-free-vpns-in-2026-tested-and-ranked/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Workforce Strength Matters When Selling a Construction Business]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stuart Gentle Publisher at Onrec01 Sep 2026|News archiveWhy Workforce Strength Matters When Selling a Construction BusinessA construction company may own valuable equipment, hold a healthy backlog, and produce strong earnings, but prospective buyers often look closely at another asset that is harder to quantify: the workforce.Experienced project managers, estimators, superintendents, foremen, technicians, and skilled tradespeople help determine whether projects are completed safely, profitably,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/hr_recruitment/why-workforce-strength-matters-when-selling-a-construction-business/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 10:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/hr_recruitment/why-workforce-strength-matters-when-selling-a-construction-business/</guid></item></channel></rss>