The UK Government’s new Employment Rights Bill is the biggest shake-up of workplace law in decades — and recruitment agencies are right at the heart of it. From late 2025 through 2027, sweeping reforms will change how you
The logistics sector has long been the backbone of the UK economy, but the chronic shortage of HGV drivers has tested the industry’s resilience year after year. Thankfully, the government stepped in with the Skills Bootcamps initiative, providing
The latest Q2 2025 UK Margin Index Report reveals which recruitment sectors are delivering the strongest gross profit margins. Despite wider economic caution, several industries are continuing to generate consistent returns for agencies across the UK — particularly
How to Not Only Protect, But Grow Your Recruitment Business The recruitment industry is under severe pressure right now. We’re seeing a rise in insolvencies at a pace we haven’t witnessed since the 2008 financial crash (as reported
Understanding your profit margins is crucial for success in the recruitment industry. Our Margin Index Report provides recruitment business owners with a detailed breakdown of profit margins across key UK sectors. This quarter, we focus on six vital
How Recruitment Businesses Will Evolve in 2025 The recruitment industry is evolving rapidly, and 2025 promises to be a transformative year. Success is no longer about simply matching candidates to roles – it’s about delivering strategic value, building
How to Collect Payment from Clients That Aren’t Paying: A Strategic Approach Late payments or non-payment from clients is one of the most frustrating challenges businesses face, especially for recruitment agencies where cash flow is critical. Unpaid invoices
The UK general election in July 2024 has ushered in a wave of potential changes across various sectors, including recruitment. With the possibility of a newly elected government, policies and priorities will shape the economic and regulatory landscape.
Mass employee migration: most UK workers seeking fresh career avenues A Blackhawk Network (BHN) report from 2024 shows that 73% of UK workers are actively looking for new employment. The survey also highlighted that 90% of UK workers are
Survey results show that Recruitment Agencies remain optimistic despite a challenging 2023 Results from the first of what will be an annual confidence survey of UK recruitment agencies by Simplicity, the specialist finance and back-office support company,