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Top 5 Tools for HR professionals
HR professionals need an agile and streamlined tech stack that can speed up their key workflows, minimise administrative nightmares, and adapt to their ever changing needs. The name of the game is software that not only simplifies key processes, but understands the nature of your work and actually makes your life easier. You want to avoid overloading yourself with tech, instead prioritising and streamlining your tech-stack to truly cover your needs and increase efficiency and productivity.
CQC Requirements for Reference Checks in the Healthcare Sector
If your business lies within health and social care services in England, then you’ll need to make sure you remain compliant with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) rules and regulations. Failure to do so can result in stiff penalties, so those working within the sector must make absolutely certain they follow all guidelines; otherwise, they could face being closed down.
Healthcare Recruitment: Why Reference & Employment History Checks Are So Important
Reference checks are an important part of any recruitment process. They’re a critical way to verify what a candidate has told you, confirm their suitability for a role, and get to know them from another perspective. When it comes to the healthcare sector, these kinds of insights are arguably even more vital.
Top 5 Trending HR Topics for October 2023
The world of HR doesn’t stand still for long. In fact, it’s constantly evolving, and it's important for HR professionals to stay up-to-date on the latest trends and best practices. This month, we're taking a look at the top five trending HR topics for the spookiest time of the year, October. After all, there’s nothing scarier than being out of the loop, so shut the curtains, grab your candy, and let’s dive in.
The Hidden Costs of a Bad Hire in the UK Job Market
The UK job market is in a precarious situation right now. Despite rising wages and low unemployment, businesses are still having trouble finding the right candidates. With unemployment figures slowly rising and a prolonged cooling of the labour market in sight, it seems things will get worse before they get better.
RefNow Secures Top Spot in Reference Checking Software on Gartner Digital Markets
At RefNow, we are thrilled to announce our recent recognition as the leading automated reference check solution on Gartner Digital Markets. We are delighted to share this prestigious achievement with our valued customers and partners.
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HR professionals need an agile and streamlined tech stack that can speed up their key workflows, minimise administrative nightmares, and adapt to their ever changing needs. The name of the game is software that not only simplifies key processes, but understands the nature of your work and actually makes your life easier. You want to avoid overloading yourself with tech, instead prioritising and streamlining your tech-stack to truly cover your needs and increase efficiency and productivity.
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