HMRC scrutiny of recruitment agencies is evolving beyond IR35. Learn how JSL, umbrella company risks, supply chain compliance and governance are increasing recruiter responsibilities.
Most recruitment agencies already have dashboards. They're great for tracking day-to-day performance, spotting issues early and helping managers take proactive action. But while dashboards help...
UK Recruitment Market Snapshot — May 2026
Temporary hiring gains momentum as employers prioritise flexibility
The latest recruitment and economic data shows a slightly different picture...
MARKET SNAPSHOT: 5 Key Numbers
49.2 Permanent placements index (still declining, but at the slowest rate in 3 years)
48.4 Temporary billings index (decline easing month-on-month)
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The financial services industry is undergoing a major transformation. Digital technologies, changing customer expectations, and evolving regulatory requirements are reshaping how financial institutions operate...
Hospitality recruitment agencies operate in cycles of intensity.
From Easter bank holidays and summer festivals to corporate event season and Christmas trading, demand can accelerate...
Signs of stabilisation, but new economic pressures remain
The latest data from S&P Global, KPMG and the REC suggests the UK recruitment market may be...
For education recruitment agencies, the spring term surge is a familiar and often welcome phase in the academic calendar.
Following the January return, absence levels...
The recruitment funding percentage doesn’t tell the full story. When recruitment agencies review funding options, the conversation often starts, and end, with the percentage.
But...
For years, businesses have been told to adapt their processes to fit their software.Generic platforms promised to work for everyone, and ended up working...
In construction recruitment, managing compliance and cash flow isn’t always straightforward. Between checking UTRs, applying the correct tax treatment and ensuring prompt contractor payments,...
