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• How Digital Entertainment Trends Shape Modern Workplace Behaviour

  21-12-2025 22:07 via onrec.com
  Stuart Gentle Publisher at Onrec21 Dec 2025|News archiveHow Digital Entertainment Trends Shape Modern Workplace BehaviourStreaming, swiping, and hitting play whenever the mood strikes, that’s not just after-hours stuff anymore. For plenty of employees, habits picked up from digital entertainment follow them right into the office (or their home workspace). Whether it's the pull of instant recommendations, personalized playlists, or the urge to check what's trending, these impulses are subtl
  
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• IRS Boosts Mileage Rate, Makes Other Updates for 2026

  03-01-2026 03:00 via hrmorning.com
  IRS has released 2026 mileage rates and other updates impacting employees who drive personal vehicles for work or employer-provided vehicles.First, IRS said in a recent notice that the business standard mileage rate for 2026 is 72.5 cents per mile.That’s a 2.5-cent increase over the 2025 mileage rate of 70 cents per mile.The standard mileage rate has been steadily climbing in recent years:
  58.5 cents per mile — first half of 202262.5 cents per mile — second half of 202265.5 cen
  
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• Check These State Minimum Wage Updates as 2026 Begins

  02-01-2026 18:15 via hrmorning.com
  Many states increased their minimum wage rates on January 1, 2026. Did you catch the changes needed to pay employees accurately?When it comes to compliance, minimum wage is just one of many areas where you’ll find differences among states, with other areas including unemployment insurance taxable wage bases, pay transparency and child support withholding.Ensure that your payroll system is current by reviewing the following list of states that raised their rates as of January 1, 2026:
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• 7 Workforce Trends That Could Impact You in 2026

  02-01-2026 17:32 via hrmorning.com
  When you work in HR, you don’t want to get blindsided by anything in the workplace. That’s why you want to stay ahead of workplace trends.If you’re aware of what might be coming your way – after all, not all trends impact you – you can be ready to react if there is an impact. Or, if there isn’t an immediate impact, you can watch and learn from the sidelines.Workforce Trends On the HorizonMost trends are built partly on theory and backed with some data. So we c
  
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• New Settlement: Overtime Violations Prompt $320K Payout in California

  02-01-2026 13:46 via hrmorning.com
  A California roofing and painting contractor will pay more than $320,000 after federal investigators found overtime violations tied to off-the-clock work that was never counted as paid time.An investigation by the DOL’s Wage and Hour Division found Howard and Sons Inc. failed to pay 62 employees for some of the hours they worked, a violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The company has agreed to pay $267,177 in back wages and an additional $53,010 in civil penalties due to the w
  
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• Coming Soon: Insights That Will Shape the Job Board Industry

  02-01-2026 11:10 via onrec.com
  Published byJobiqo02 Jan 2026|News archiveComing Soon: Insights That Will Shape the Job Board IndustryJobiqo’s latest executive report with Lou Goodman, Job Board Revolution?Job boards are optimising the wrong metrics. While they monetise application volume, employers demand better hiring results and candidates seek meaningful roles. Jobiqo’s comprehensive report, led by strategy consultant Lou Goodman, identifies systemic challenges and strategic opportunities for job boards. The re
  
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• Employers need to prepare for the Employment Rights Act 2025 now, says the CIPD, as Royal Assent is granted

  02-01-2026 11:07 via onrec.com
  Published byCIPD02 Jan 2026|OpinionEmployers need to prepare for the Employment Rights Act 2025 now, says the CIPD, as Royal Assent is grantedPeter Cheese, chief executive of the CIPD, the professional body for HR and people development comments on the Employment Rights Bill receiving Royal Assent:“With Royal Assent now granted, employers need to know that some elements of the now-called Employment Rights Act 2025 are effective immediately.  
  “It’s time to switch gear and
  
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• Autumn Budget leaves UK employers split on hiring outlook, CV-Library survey finds

  02-01-2026 11:03 via onrec.com
  Published byCV-Library.co.uk02 Jan 2026|StatisticsAutumn Budget leaves UK employers split on hiring outlook, CV-Library survey findsOut of 580 businesses and recruiters surveyed, 47% believe the Budget will encourage hiring, while 43% fear it will hinder recruitment efforts.A recent survey by CV-Library, one of the UK’s leading job boards, reveals a mixed reaction among employers to the Autumn Budget and its potential impact on recruitment. Out of 580 businesses and recruiters surveyed, 47
  
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• RChilli Integrates with ServiceNow to Power AI-Driven Recruitment on the Partner Portal

  02-01-2026 10:57 via onrec.com
  Published byRChilli Inc.02 Jan 2026|LaunchRChilli Integrates with ServiceNow to Power AI-Driven Recruitment on the Partner PortalThe new integration enables ServiceNow users and partners to simplify recruitment workflows through automated resume data extraction, enrichment, and job matching.RChilli, a global leader in AI-driven recruitment automation, today announced its integration with ServiceNow, delivering advanced Recruitment AI capabilities directly within the ServiceNow ecosystem. The new
  
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• Help Solve Your Recruitment Pressures at In House Recruitment Expo 2026!

  02-01-2026 10:55 via onrec.com
  Stuart Gentle Publisher at Onrec02 Jan 2026|News archiveHelp Solve Your Recruitment Pressures at In House Recruitment Expo 2026!The InHouse Recruitment community enters 2026 facing a paradox: demand for talent has never been higher, yet organisations seem to be grappling with one of the most constrained and complex labour markets in recent memory. Talent teams continue to face skills shortages, shrinking early-career pipelines, shifting candidate expectations, rising pay and reward pressures, an
  
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• Veterans’ Foundation appoints Andrew Anderson as new Chair during a landmark year

  02-01-2026 10:43 via onrec.com
  Stuart Gentle Publisher at Onrec02 Jan 2026|News archiveVeterans’ Foundation appoints Andrew Anderson as new Chair during a landmark yearThe Veterans’ Foundation, one of the UK’s fastest-growing military charities, has appointed Andrew Anderson as its new Chair, marking a pivotal leadership transition as the organisation prepares to launch its next 10-year plan.Andrew, who has served as a trustee at the organisation for the past three years, succeeds Peter Mountford MBE, who st
  
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• New Research from team.blue Finds Small Businesses in Europe Want to Embrace Digital Tools and AI, But Struggle to Know Where to Begin

  02-01-2026 09:34 via onrec.com
  Stuart Gentle Publisher at Onrec02 Jan 2026|News archiveNew Research from team.blue Finds Small Businesses in Europe Want to Embrace Digital Tools and AI, But Struggle to Know Where to BeginToday, team.blue, a leading provider of digital solutions for businesses and entrepreneurs, has released a new report which analyses the digital maturity of European small businesses revealing that while many are eager to adopt digital and AI tools, they are held back not by resistance but by uncertainty.One
  
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• How SEO Helps You Find Better Candidates

  02-01-2026 09:25 via onrec.com
  Stuart Gentle Publisher at Onrec02 Jan 2026|News archiveHow SEO Helps You Find Better CandidatesHiring problems rarely start with a lack of candidates — they start with the wrong ones.Many recruitment teams spend time reviewing irrelevant CVs simply because the right specialists never see their job listings. Partnering with a SEO Agency helps companies make their vacancies visible to people who actively search for roles that match their skills and experience. When job pages rank for precis
  
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• Earn a stable passive income of $6,500 per day by mining with CryptoEasily

  02-01-2026 04:37 via onrec.com
  Stuart Gentle Publisher at Onrec02 Jan 2026|News archiveEarn a stable passive income of $6,500 per day by mining with CryptoEasilyIn today's increasingly mature cryptocurrency market, investors' focus is shifting noticeably—from chasing price fluctuations to building a sustainable passive income system.Compared to the high risks and emotional costs of frequent trading, more and more capital is flowing into more stable and predictable models. Among these, cloud mining is becoming an importa
  
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• 6 Big Manager Mistakes That Can Get Your Company Sued

  01-01-2026 10:21 via hrmorning.com
  What’s the most common reason well-meaning employers end up in court? Small manager mistakes that quietly turn into six-figure legal problems.
  Employment attorneys say these cases rarely start with bad intent. They start with front-line managers making avoidable mistakes that HR doesn’t catch in time. From inconsistent policy enforcement to poor documentation, these missteps can quickly escalate into claims HR must defend.
  HR plays a crucial role in mitigating these risks, but many o
  
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• New report reveals senior freelancers can power the UK economy, defying stereotypes about age, tech and work

  31-12-2025 12:30 via onrec.com
  Stuart Gentle Publisher at Onrec31 Dec 2025|News archiveNew report reveals senior freelancers can power the UK economy, defying stereotypes about age, tech and workSenior freelancers are emerging as one of the most strategically valuable talent pools in the UK, according to Malt’s new Senior Freelancer Trends Report, done in collaboration with IPSE - the Self-Employment Association. 51% will continue freelancing when they retire, with 7% already doing so 44% of senior freelancers use AI to
  
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• Forget PIPs: 6 Steps to Build Strategic Employee Relations 

  31-12-2025 12:19 via hrmorning.com
  For many employees and managers, the mere mention of a Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) signals a decision has already been made. PIPs are notorious for being the final administrative step before separation, not a genuine tool for support. That reputation exists because, too often, organizations skip the foundational steps that make a PIP a truly constructive roadmap for success. 
  
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• New Kahoot! report uncovers the reality for Gen Z workers new to the workplace

  31-12-2025 10:43 via onrec.com
  Stuart Gentle Publisher at Onrec31 Dec 2025|StatisticsNew Kahoot! report uncovers the reality for Gen Z workers new to the workplace The latest UK survey highlights Gen Z’s experience of work, after one year on the job - a time shaped by generational tensions and the search for belonging, recognition, and purpose.Britain’s youngest professionals bring with them fresh perspectives and new ways of doing things, but their approach is clearly not welcomed by all their colleagues. Nearly
  
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• Business relief after Government U-turns on day-one unfair dismissal rights

  31-12-2025 10:37 via onrec.com
  Stuart Gentle Publisher at Onrec31 Dec 2025|OpinionBusiness relief after Government U-turns on day-one unfair dismissal rights Employment lawyers have reacted positively to the Government’s U-turn on day-one unfair dismissal rights – but urged businesses to seek expert guidance to prepare for wide-ranging workplace reforms.Labour had made a controversial manifesto commitment to offer all workers the right to claim unfair dismissal from their first day in the job as part of sweeping r
  
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• Being the Calm for Employees in Uncertain Times | 2-Minute Video

  30-12-2025 12:56 via hrmorning.com
  In uncertain times, employers who create the calm will stand out.
  You see, employees don’t expect you to fix the chaos, but if their employer is watching out for their well-being when the rest of the world seems so uncertain, they’ll thrive in that culture.What’s Up in This Episode: Calm in Uncertain TimesThat’s why in this episode of HRMorning’s 3-Point, we talk with Rob Cordova, Learning and Development Consultant, Rob Cordova Consulting. He explains what employee
  
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• Daily HR & Recruitment Briefing: Skills, Training Trends, and Workforce Education You Need to Know - Onrec

  29-12-2025 14:24
  Daily HR & Recruitment Briefing: Skills, Training Trends, and Workforce Education You Need to Know  Onrec
  
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• 10 of the Most Loathed Words at Work

  29-12-2025 13:22 via hrmorning.com
  Some things are better left unsaid, especially at work.And the most loathed words are definitely better left unsaid.Here’s the problem with buzzwords in the workplace: People might think they sound cool, saying idea harvesting and hyper-tasking. But those words — among many more like them — aren’t effective at getting their point across. Buzzwords don’t help motivate employees, direct projects or clarify information.New Crop of Most Loathed WordsI’ve been writ
  
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• January Turnover Warning: 38% Plan Job Searches

  29-12-2025 13:09 via hrmorning.com
  The great job freeze of 2025 is starting to thaw – and January turnover risks are rising. HR has a short window before employees start job hunting.
  Many employees stayed put, not because they were satisfied, but because ongoing layoffs and slower hiring made the job market feel risky. That caution is fading now.Employees Are Rethinking Loyalty in 2026Heading into 2026, the question shifts from “Can I afford to leave?” to “What are my options?” For many employees, Ja
  
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• Mastering social media checks: best practices for compliance

  29-12-2025 12:41 via onrec.com
  Published byGiant Screening29 Dec 2025|News archiveMastering social media checks: best practices for complianceSocial media checks are now a common part of hiring and rescreening. But without the right structure, they can quickly introduce risk, from unconscious bias to data protection and discrimination concerns.In this short, focused session, Giant Screening experts explore how employers and agencies can use social media checks responsibly, fairly, and in line with global compliance expectatio
  
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• Preparing for 2026: background screening trends shaping employer risk and readiness

  29-12-2025 12:25 via onrec.com
  Published byGiant Screening29 Dec 2025|Preparing for 2026: background screening trends shaping employer risk and readinessTwo years ago, the biggest challenge in background screening was volume. Today, it’s trust.In this session, our experts sat down with Mat Armstrong, CEO of Giant Screening, to discuss how screening has evolved over the past 12 months  and what employers should be preparing for as we move into 2026.
  From the rise of AI-enabled fraud to increasing pricing pressure ac
  
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• Types of Office Work Stations to Explore for a Functional and Comfortable Office Space

  29-12-2025 12:11 via onrec.com
  Stuart Gentle Publisher at Onrec29 Dec 2025|News archiveTypes of Office Work Stations to Explore for a Functional and Comfortable Office SpaceThe two elements that define the success of Dallas offices are productivity and connectivity. A lot of this is reflected in the way the floor area is used. It is interesting to see how traditional-style cubicles have almost faded away. Most modern businesses now focus on designing workspaces that highlight the importance of both performance and collaborati
  
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• Mistakes That Can Lower the Price of Your Second-Hand Cars During a Resale

  29-12-2025 12:05 via onrec.com
  Stuart Gentle Publisher at Onrec29 Dec 2025|News archiveMistakes That Can Lower the Price of Your Second-Hand Cars During a ResaleIn Calgary, many people sell their cars over time. That can be for many reasons, including upgrading to a new hybrid model or relocating, etc. Whatever your reasons are, make sure you do not make the same mistakes as other car owners. If you overlook a few issues about your used car, that may lower your selling price.
  Listed below are a few significant issues to analy
  
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• Daily HR & Recruitment Briefing: Skills, Training Trends, and Workforce Education You Need to Know

  29-12-2025 11:55 via onrec.com
  Stuart Gentle Publisher at Onrec29 Dec 2025|News archiveDaily HR & Recruitment Briefing: Skills, Training Trends, and Workforce Education You Need to KnowHR feels like a moving target lately, doesn’t it? One week it’s all about retention. Next thing you know recruitment strategies are changing again. Every HR leader I talk to mentions the same headache: how to keep skills relevant in a world where job roles morph faster than training programs can keep up. You feel it too, right?
  
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• Hiring in a Digital Economy: Recruitment Insights and Workforce Compliance Updates

  29-12-2025 11:52 via onrec.com
  Stuart Gentle Publisher at Onrec29 Dec 2025|News archiveHiring in a Digital Economy: Recruitment Insights and Workforce Compliance UpdatesThe world of work right now. A shifting landscape. Not slow, not gentle. Rapid. We feel it in every job posting, every hiring cycle, and in every contract negotiation. Businesses are no longer operating like they did even a few years ago. The digital economy has rewritten how we think about hiring, onboarding, and paying talent.
  The idea of traditional employm
  
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• Global HR Governance Daily: Recruitment Shifts, Policy Changes, and Directory of Key Industry Events

  29-12-2025 11:50 via onrec.com
  Stuart Gentle Publisher at Onrec29 Dec 2025|News archiveGlobal HR Governance Daily: Recruitment Shifts, Policy Changes, and Directory of Key Industry EventsThe vibe right now in HR governanceHR used to feel like two separate lanes: recruitment on one side, compliance on the other. That split doesn’t hold anymore. Not with cross-border hiring, remote payroll, data rules, contractor classification, and the constant pressure to move faster.
  So if you run talent, people ops, or compliance, you
  
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