• Firms must act now to become skills-based, or risk a deepening workforce crisis

    Firms must act now to become skills-based, or risk a deepening workforce crisis

    Firms in the financial services industry must rapidly transition to a skill-based approach if they are to build a workforce ready for the future, while also mitigating the difficulties posed by a growing skills gap, the chair of the sector’s skills body will caution today.

  • REC response to agency reforms announced by the Health and Social Care Secretary

    REC response to agency reforms announced by the Health and Social Care Secretary

    Responding to reforms announced by the Health and Social Care Secretary Wes Streeting this morning that include a possible ban on agency use for some roles, Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) Chief Executive Neil Carberry said:

  • 7 Ways AI is Revolutionizing Business Travel for Employees

    Business travel has evolved dramatically in recent years, with artificial intelligence (AI) reshaping how employees experience work trips.

  • Recruitment Channels to Get More CVs

    Recruitment Channels to Get More CVs

    Keep reading for more detailed insights and best practices on using various recruitment channels effectively!

  • What Are the Implications of the new EU DORA Regulation and Operational Resilience Requirements for financial services companies? Insights from Punter Southall Law

    What Are the Implications of the new EU DORA Regulation and Operational Resilience Requirements for financial services companies?

    The financial sector is bracing itself for the EU’s Regulation on Digital Operational Resilience for the Financial Sector (DORA), effective from 17 January 2025.

  • ONS UK Labour market statistics: comment from eFinancialCareers' CEO

    ONS UK Labour market statistics: comment from eFinancialCareers' CEO

    eFinancialCareers is a leading financial services and tech careers platform, connecting qualified candidates with aspirational employers around the world.

  • REC response to ONS labour market figures, November 2024

    REC response to ONS labour market figures, November 2024

    The ONS has published its latest labour market statistics this morning. The Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) Chief Executive Neil Carberry said:

  • TalentLynk secures investment from Haatch to revolutionise recruitment with AI-Powered Communication Platform
    • 14 Nov 2024

    TalentLynk secures investment from Haatch to revolutionise recruitment with AI-Powered Communication Platform

    TalentLynk is an innovative, cloud calling and AI-powered communication platform that saves time, boosts revenue and leads to better matches between businesses and talent.

  • RECRUITMENT SPOTLIGHT - Louise Archer, the founder of Retrained Search

    RECRUITMENT SPOTLIGHT - Louise Archer, the founder of Retrained Search

    Onrec sat down with Louise Archer, the founder of Retrained Search. Retrained Search supports recruiters in successfully transitioning from a contingent to a retained model. The Recruitmet Spotlight discusses why Louise founded her business, the need for recruiters to adopt the contingency model, and the industry's future.

  • UK Connect Reveals Innovative Connectivity Solutions to Drive the Construction Industry Forward

    UK Connect, a leading provider of technology solutions for the construction industry, revealed its suite of innovative services designed to boost team productivity, improve connectivity, and leverage the Internet of Things (IoT) for smarter construction practices.

  • Thomas Vellender-Kelly, Client Engagement Director at Matrix Workforce Management Solutions
    • 12 Nov 2024

    What the NHS Can Learn from Local Authorities When Recruiting Temporary Staff

    Thomas Vellender, Client Engagement Director at Matrix Workforce Management Solutions

  • 10 Tips to Grow Your Sales Online

    In today’s digital landscape, online sales are a primary focus for most businesses.

  • Mastering Playwright: A Comprehensive Guide to Modern Automation Testing

    Discover Playwright, Microsoft's powerful tool for automation testing across major browsers, enhancing reliability and speed in web development.

  • UK employees set to see wages rising at a higher rate than inflation for the first time since the pandemic, new report reveals

    UK employees set to see wages rising at a higher rate than inflation for the first time since the pandemic, new report reveals

    3R Strategy uncovers global salary trends and data insights from organisations across 40+ countries and 20+ industries in a new report

  • REC: ‘Plans to ban agency workers would save pennies in the short term but would lead to an overall cost increase in staffing the NHS in the long run’

    REC: ‘Plans to ban agency workers would save pennies in the short term but would lead to an overall cost increase in staffing the NHS in the long run’

    The Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) has written to the Health and Social Care Secretary Wes Streeting to seek urgent reassurance about the future of agency workers in the NHS given their vital contribution to patient care.

  • Public sector gets a boost as employment intentions bounce back and pay plans overtake the private sector

    Public sector gets a boost as employment intentions bounce back and pay plans overtake the private sector

    Private sector pay intentions plateau and are likely to face downward pressure as tax hikes in the Budget stand to dampen business confidence, CIPD warns

  • EQT Acquires Leading SaaS Talent Solutions Provider PageUp to Accelerate Global

    EQT Acquires Leading SaaS Talent Solutions Provider PageUp to Accelerate Global Expansion and Product Innovation

    EQT and PageUp Group recently announced that EQT, a purpose-driven global investment organization, has acquired Australian-founded PageUp, a global leader in SaaS talent acquisition, recruitment marketing, and talent management solutions from existing majority owners, Battery Ventures.

  • Opinion: Preventing Workplace Harassment—HR Expert Shares Key Compliance Steps for UK Employers

    Opinion: Preventing Workplace Harassment—HR Expert Shares Key Compliance Steps for UK Employers

    Delving into the common challenges businesses face in preparing for this shift, Kameka McLean, Group Head of HR at financial services firm Walker Crips (WCG), shares her insights and tips on how to ensure compliance.

  • British businesses risking talent exodus

    British businesses risking talent exodus

    Third of workers consider resigning if changes aren’t made to their current role

  • Cloud2Me Survey Unveils Major IT Hurdles Faced by Accountants in Cloud Migration

    Cloud2Me’s latest survey conducted at AccountEx Manchester sheds light on the significant challenges accountants face when transitioning to cloud-based IT solutions.