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• 7 Ways AI is Revolutionizing Business Travel for Employees

  14-11-2024 12:00 via onrec.com
  Stuart Gentle Publisher at Onrec14 Nov 2024|News archive7 Ways AI is Revolutionizing Business Travel for EmployeesBusiness travel has evolved dramatically in recent years, with artificial intelligence (AI) reshaping how employees experience work trips.AI-powered tools make business travel more efficient, personalized, and enjoyable. Here are seven impactful ways AI is changing the game for business travelers: 1. AI Apps for Streamlined Trip Planning
  Planning a business trip often involves multip
  
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• How Psychology Fits into Company Culture

  15-11-2024 22:44 via onrec.com
  Stuart Gentle Publisher at Onrec15 Nov 2024|News archiveHow Psychology Fits into Company CulturePsychology plays a vital role in shaping and maintaining a healthy company culture.Understanding and reacting to psychological principles, such as employee motivations, emotional intelligence, and subconscious biases, can create a more cohesive and productive work environment.
  Leaders can also better support their teams by recognizing the unseen elements of company culture—such as underlying val
  
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• Deadline to File, Pay Taxes After Natural Disaster? There’s Uncertainty

  15-11-2024 20:15 via hrmorning.com
  When a natural disaster hits, you’ll be focused on ensuring your people and property are safe. Details like tax deadlines may not be top of mind. So, if there’s any uncertainty about how much time you have to make deposits and submit reports, that’s going to make recovery efforts more challenging.In a new report, the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) asked the IRS to provide clearer communication about tax filing and payment deadlines following natural d
  
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• Nexer Digital partners with Digital Advantage to boost employment opportunities for young people with disabilities

  15-11-2024 12:31 via onrec.com
  Stuart Gentle Publisher at Onrec15 Nov 2024|PartnershipsNexer Digital partners with Digital Advantage to boost employment opportunities for young people with disabilitiesThe collaboration will help provide meaningful work placements and opportunities for young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), helping them move towards careers in the creative and digital sectors.Nexer Digital has partnered with Manchester-based Digital Skills Training Charity, Digital Advan
  
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• 3 Ways to Up the Ante on Your Hiring Events | 2-Minute Video

  15-11-2024 12:11 via hrmorning.com
  The competition for talent is real. More than half of companies plan to continue hiring more permanent full-time positions this year. And almost 60% intend to bring on contract workers, according to Robert Half data.So hiring good people won’t get easier any time soon. Your hiring events need to be attractive to job candidates.Benefits of Hiring EventsAt hiring events – whether you host one specific for your company or take part in an industry or community job fair — you can co
  
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• Using PDF Templates for Educational Resources: Creating and Customizing

  15-11-2024 11:53 via onrec.com
  Stuart Gentle Publisher at Onrec15 Nov 2024|News archiveUsing PDF Templates for Educational Resources: Creating and CustomizingWhile quality course material is vital, effective education hinges equally on a clear and engaging delivery system."The medium is the message," reads the famous quote by Canadian communication theorist Marshall McLuhan. 
  This saying highlights how the mode of communication carries as much weight as the content. And the best educators grasp this wisdom well. While qu
  
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• New data reveals diversity in tech is on the up – but there’s still more to be done

  15-11-2024 11:24 via onrec.com
  Stuart Gentle Publisher at Onrec15 Nov 2024|StatisticsNew data reveals diversity in tech is on the up – but there’s still more to be doneThe 2024 ‘temperature check’ of the UK market reveals that diversity gaps in the sector are narrowing and young tech talent are noticing the improvements.Talent and training partner, mthree, which supports major global tech, banking, and business clients to build job-ready teams, has revealed the encouraging findings of its fourth a
  
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• Firms must act now to become skills-based, or risk a deepening workforce crisis

  15-11-2024 11:20 via onrec.com
  Stuart Gentle Publisher at Onrec15 Nov 2024|News archiveFirms must act now to become skills-based, or risk a deepening workforce crisisFirms 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. Chair of financial services skills body calls on firms to rapidly embrace a skills-ba
  
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• REC response to agency reforms announced by the Health and Social Care Secretary

  15-11-2024 11:17 via onrec.com
  Published byREC15 Nov 2024|OpinionREC response to agency reforms announced by the Health and Social Care SecretaryResponding 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: “There is no doubt that the NHS needs reform to be fit-for-purpose. Improving standards of care, efficiency and effectiveness is about a lot
  
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• Struggle with Gen Z slang? 2 guides to what they say and mean 😜🤣

  14-11-2024 16:58 via hrmorning.com
  
  Ever feel like Gen Z talks gibberish? Or do you struggle with Gen Z slang and emojis?You aren’t alone. Even some Gen Zers don’t always understand what their contemporaries are saying or what they’re trying to express via emoji.How do we know this is true? Google searches for “Gen Z slang”and “Gen Z words” both nearly doubled in recent years, coinciding with the generation’s rise in the workplace.But it’s OK if you don’t get it because w
  
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• HR Budgeting Best Practices for Employee Growth Next Year

  14-11-2024 16:52 via hrmorning.com
  
  HR budgeting season is coming into the home stretch, making it time to consider:Will your budget for next year be a rock-solid financial roadmap that helps your organization effectively allocate resources and prioritize objectives?
  Will it provide ample opportunities and resources for employee growth?Will it integrate necessary technology for development and efficiency? or
  Will it instead lack enough foresight and lead to resource problems?Time to Double-Check the HR BudgetThey’re serious
  
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• HR Summit 2024: The influence of innovative technologies on recruitment and retention in Romania - Romania-Insider.com

  14-11-2024 13:37 via news.google.com
  HR Summit 2024: The influence of innovative technologies on recruitment and retention in Romania  Romania-Insider.com
  
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• Recruitment Channels to Get More CVs

  14-11-2024 11:53 via onrec.com
  Stuart Gentle Publisher at Onrec14 Nov 2024|News archiveRecruitment Channels to Get More CVsKeep reading for more detailed insights and best practices on using various recruitment channels effectively!A recent survey reveals that nearly 70% of job seekers rely on Google to search for jobs, with millennials leading at 83%, Gen-Xers at 68%, and Boomers at 53%.
  The right recruitment strategy is crucial, as more candidates use digital platforms to find jobs. By optimizing the recruitment process, so
  
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• What Are the Implications of the new EU DORA Regulation and Operational Resilience Requirements for financial services companies?

  14-11-2024 11:41 via onrec.com
  Stuart Gentle Publisher at Onrec14 Nov 2024|News archiveWhat 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.One of the most talked about topics currently in legal, financial services and cyber security circles, Jonathan Armstrong, Partner at Punter Southal
  
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• ONS UK Labour market statistics: comment from eFinancialCareers' CEO

  14-11-2024 11:38 via onrec.com
  Published byeFinancialCareers14 Nov 2024|OpinionONS UK Labour market statistics: comment from eFinancialCareers' CEOeFinancialCareers is a leading financial services and tech careers platform, connecting qualified candidates with aspirational employers around the world.Peter Healey, CEO of eFinancialCareers, comments: “We are seeing the emergence of mounting complexities for both recruiters and candidates alike within the jobs market, with the latest ONS data signalling some of the ke
  
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• REC response to ONS labour market figures, November 2024

  14-11-2024 11:35 via onrec.com
  Published byREC14 Nov 2024|OpinionREC response to ONS labour market figures, November 2024The ONS has published its latest labour market statistics this morning. The Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) Chief Executive Neil Carberry said:“Today’s labour market statistics confirm the cooling trend on pay and vacancies suggested by the business surveys. This shows that the Bank of England is right to go for a period of rate cuts as pay pressures have eased and growth needs to
  
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• TalentLynk secures investment from Haatch to revolutionise recruitment with AI-Powered Communication Platform

  14-11-2024 11:30 via onrec.com
  Stuart Gentle Publisher at Onrec14 Nov 2024|TalentLynk secures investment from Haatch to revolutionise recruitment with AI-Powered Communication PlatformTalentLynk is an innovative, cloud calling and AI-powered communication platform that saves time, boosts revenue and leads to better matches between businesses and talent.Founded in 2024 by London-based entrepreneurs Daniel Nitu and Omar Zafar, TalentLynk has secured £335,000 in pre-seed funding from established UK investor, Haatch.
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• RECRUITMENT SPOTLIGHT - Louise Archer, the founder of Retrained Search

  14-11-2024 11:01 via onrec.com
  Stuart Gentle Publisher at Onrec14 Nov 2024|Recruitment SpotlightRECRUITMENT SPOTLIGHT - Louise Archer, the founder of Retrained SearchOnrec 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.What inspired you to start Retrained Sear
  
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• 7 Ways to Create Job Opportunities for People with Disabilities

  14-11-2024 00:21 via hrmorning.com
  
  Job fairs and dedicated employment hotlines can make the job application process more accessible for people with disabilities, thus attracting a broader, more diverse talent pool.What are you doing to create job opportunities for people with disabilities?Why You Want to Create Job Opportunities When you intentionally recruit people with disabilities, you make it easier for those who often face barriers to meaningful employment. But doing so requires targeted recruitment strategies to attract thi
  
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• FMLA Policy Mistake – Bending the Rules Hurt Company in Court

  13-11-2024 18:39 via hrmorning.com
  
  This case highlights the importance of making sure managers follow company policies to the letter. When they don’t, it can lead to legal headaches like this one.In Roberts v. Gestamp West Virginia, the Fourth Circuit gave a fired employee a second chance to prove his FMLA interference case. The problem? A supervisor bent the rules – so the company’s policy didn’t hold up in court.Company Policy in the SpotlightGestamp is an auto parts manufacturer in West Virginia. Its wr
  
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• An open letter to employers and HR managers (HRMs) and recruitment agencies - Business Daily

  13-11-2024 14:34 via news.google.com
  An open letter to employers and HR managers (HRMs) and recruitment agencies  Business Daily
  
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• UK Connect Reveals Innovative Connectivity Solutions to Drive the Construction Industry Forward

  13-11-2024 11:48 via onrec.com
  Stuart Gentle Publisher at Onrec13 Nov 2024|News archiveUK Connect Reveals Innovative Connectivity Solutions to Drive the Construction Industry ForwardUK 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.The company's offerings are based on the findings of the Construction Skills Network
  
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• “Vampire Recruitment” Drains Top Talent: HR Leaders Urged to Modernise Hiring Practices - HR News

  12-11-2024 15:30 via news.google.com
  “Vampire Recruitment” Drains Top Talent: HR Leaders Urged to Modernise Hiring Practices  HR News
  
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• What the NHS Can Learn from Local Authorities When Recruiting Temporary Staff

  12-11-2024 15:11 via onrec.com
  Stuart Gentle Publisher at Onrec12 Nov 2024|What the NHS Can Learn from Local Authorities When Recruiting Temporary StaffThomas Vellender, Client Engagement Director at Matrix Workforce Management SolutionsWhen it comes to addressing staffing needs, particularly in recruiting and managing temporary staff, the NHS can learn valuable lessons from local authorities. Over the years local councils have honed their approach to workforce management, particularly in the use of temporary workers and the
  
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• 10 Tips to Grow Your Sales Online

  12-11-2024 14:54 via onrec.com
  Stuart Gentle Publisher at Onrec12 Nov 2024|News archive10 Tips to Grow Your Sales OnlineIn today’s digital landscape, online sales are a primary focus for most businesses. Whether you're a small business owner or a seasoned entrepreneur, increasing your online sales is key to sustaining growth. By implementing effective strategies, you can boost your revenue and build a solid customer base. Here are ten actionable tips to help you grow your sales online. 1. Understand Your Audience
  Before
  
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• Mastering Playwright: A Comprehensive Guide to Modern Automation Testing

  12-11-2024 14:48 via onrec.com
  Stuart Gentle Publisher at Onrec12 Nov 2024|News archiveMastering Playwright: A Comprehensive Guide to Modern Automation TestingDiscover Playwright, Microsoft's powerful tool for automation testing across major browsers, enhancing reliability and speed in web development.Introduction
  In the fast-paced world of web development, automation is essential since it expedites development cycles and enhances application robustness through frequent testing. One of the tools driving this shift is Microsof
  
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• Employee Well-Being Plans Are Bruised & Broken: 5 Fixes

  12-11-2024 12:25 via hrmorning.com
  
  Your employee well-being plan is outstanding, right? So why aren’t employees using it enough?It’s likely bruised or broken in some ways. How do we know that? Since the pandemic, two-thirds of organizations have introduced new well-being offerings — from mental and physical to financial and social, according to Gartner research. That led to increased well-being budgets.Despite the increased investment and offerings, engagement wanes. Almost 80% of employees have access to a vari
  
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• UK employees set to see wages rising at a higher rate than inflation for the first time since the pandemic, new report reveals

  12-11-2024 12:16 via onrec.com
  Stuart Gentle Publisher at Onrec12 Nov 2024|StatisticsUK employees set to see wages rising at a higher rate than inflation for the first time since the pandemic, new report reveals3R Strategy uncovers global salary trends and data insights from organisations across 40+ countries and 20+ industries in a new reportWhile UK inflation has notably declined over the past year, the sharp rise in the cost of living in previous years continues to impact individuals and businesses. As a result, salary bud
  
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• 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’

  12-11-2024 12:10 via onrec.com
  Published byREC12 Nov 2024|EconomyREC: ‘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. Reports suggest Wes Streeting will explain more this week about a
  
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• Public sector gets a boost as employment intentions bounce back and pay plans overtake the private sector

  12-11-2024 11:55 via onrec.com
  Published byCIPD12 Nov 2024|EconomyPublic sector gets a boost as employment intentions bounce back and pay plans overtake the private sectorPrivate sector pay intentions plateau and are likely to face downward pressure as tax hikes in the Budget stand to dampen business confidence, CIPD warnsThe public sector workforce has benefited from a post-election boost as expected public sector pay awards have overtaken those in the private sector for the first time since Autumn 2020, according to the lat
  
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