While the HR sector's average PaymentCheck score of 82.8 is significantly higher than the UK average of 50, the huge variation between the top and bottom payers suggests inconsistencies in payment ethics within the industry. The presence of Randstad, a major player, in both the best and worst payers lists raises questions about potential discrepancies within their different business units.
The North East tops the regional charts with an average of 97.2, however, this figure is based on just one company, making it difficult to draw reliable conclusions. The North West, with a sample size of 16 companies, also performs strongly at 90.5. late payment calculator can help in assessing late payment fees if needed.
While the HR sector shows relatively better payment practices than the national average, the 73.4-point gap between Randstad CPE's perfect score and Randstad UK Holding's dismal 26.6 indicates that there are still organisations in HR with significant room for improvement in how they pay their suppliers.
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