The HR sector significantly outperforms the UK average in payment practices, but there's a wide gulf between the best and worst performers. While a handful of companies consistently pay on time, a significant minority lag far behind, suggesting internal inconsistencies within the sector regarding payment prioritization.
The data is a bit thin to draw solid conclusions, but the North West leads with an average PaymentCheck score of 88.9 across 13 companies. It's worth noting that the "Unknown" region has the highest average at 93.7, however this is only based on two companies, making the data less statistically significant.
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While the HR sector averages a respectable 77.9, the 79.2-point spread between the top payer (100) and the bottom (20.8) highlights that businesses dealing with HR firms should do their due diligence when it comes to payments.
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