UK HR Sector Payment Practices: Wide Disparity Despite High Average Score

The Numbers

Companies analysed: 108
Average PaymentCheck Score: 80.0/100
UK average: 50.0/100
Difference between HR average and UK average: 30.0 points
Top Payer Score: 100/100 (3 companies)
Bottom Payer Score: 12/100

What Stands Out

While the HR sector significantly outperforms the UK average in payment practices, a substantial performance gap exists between the best and worst payers. The fact that three companies achieved a perfect score suggests that consistently excellent payment performance is attainable within the sector.

Best Payers

KPMG UK LIMITED - 100/100
PAYSTREAM MY MAX 3 LIMITED - 100/100
ID MEDICAL GROUP LIMITED - 100/100
PAYSTREAM MY MAX LIMITED - 99.2/100
FIRCROFT ENGINEERING SERVICES LIMITED - 99.2/100

Worst Payers

PTS GROUP LIMITED - 12/100
ALLIANCE HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT SERVICES LIMITED - 26.33/100
GSF CAR PARTS LIMITED - 28/100
MEDACS HEALTHCARE LIMITED - 33.5/100
NOBLE DRILLING (LAND SUPPORT) LIMITED - 39.6/100

Regional Patterns

There are regional variations, but data is limited, so only broad statements can be made. The North East, with an average score of 97.2, appears to have the strongest payment practices, although this is based on just one company. The South West (91.4 avg, 8 companies), West Midlands (89.8 avg, 6 companies), and North West (86.2 avg, 14 companies) also have above-average payment practices. The small sample sizes, especially in the North East, West Midlands, and companies with unknown region, mean the regional average data should be interpreted with caution.

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Despite a generally healthy average PaymentCheck score of 80/100, the worst payer, PTS Group Limited, scores just 12/100, which highlights the crucial differences between organisations within the HR sector.