Growing your recruitment agency: How to build a stronger temp and contract business
Could there be more potential in your temp and contract desk? From opportunities within existing accounts to the support behind each placement, growing your business starts with understanding what could help you move forward. You already know the demands of temp and contract recruitment. Winning the work, finding the right candidates and keeping assignments running […]
Is your candidate database telling you what you actually need to know?
Most recruitment agencies have built substantial candidate databases over time. Thousands of workers, CVs, qualifications and previous placements can all sit within an ATS. But the size of a database does not necessarily tell you how useful it is when a new requirement lands. The more important question is: how much do you actually know […]
UK Recruitment Market Snapshot — October 2026
Permanent hiring gains momentum, but the recovery remains uneven The UK recruitment market is showing further signs of life – but October’s snapshot is a reminder that recovery rarely happens in a straight line. In September’s snapshot, we highlighted a significant milestone: permanent placements had returned to growth for the first time in nearly four […]
UK Right to Work Changes: Is Your Agency Ready?
UK Right to Work Changes: Preparing for 1 October 2026 From 1 October 2026, the UK’s Right to Work regime will expand beyond traditional employment relationships. The reforms will bring a wider range of working arrangements within scope, reflecting the increased use of contractors, subcontractors, temporary labour and online platforms. For recruitment agencies and organisations operating within labour supply chains, […]
UK Recruitment Market Snapshot — September 2026
Permanent hiring finally returns to growth as temp recruitment maintains momentum here’s another encouraging shift in the UK recruitment market this month. Our September snapshot brings together the latest findings from four major market reports – the KPMG and REC UK Report on Jobs, S&P Global UK Services PMI®, S&P Global UK Construction PMI® and […]
Recruitment agency payroll: How to avoid common payroll mistakes
For National Payroll Week, the QUBA payroll team shares practical advice to help recruitment agencies keep payroll running smoothly. Payroll might happen behind the scenes, but getting recruitment agency payroll right is a big part of keeping your temp and contract desk moving. Timesheets need to be submitted. Hours and rates need to be right. Approvals need to […]
QUBA expands DynamiQ CRM with permanent recruitment functionality
New functionality enables recruitment agencies to manage both temporary and permanent recruitment within QUBA’s integrated DynamiQ platform. QUBA Solutions has expanded its DynamiQ CRM with new permanent recruitment functionality, enabling recruitment agencies to manage Temp and Perm activity through one integrated platform. The latest development follows feedback from QUBA clients and builds on the CRM […]
UK Recruitment Market Snapshot — August 2026
Temp demand rises as permanent recruitment finally stabilises There are some genuine signs of improvement in the UK recruitment market this month. Our August snapshot brings together the latest findings from four major market reports – the KPMG and REC UK Report on Jobs, S&P Global UK Services PMI®, S&P Global UK Construction PMI® and […]
Don’t let a slower hiring market slow your agency down
The UK recruitment market is facing one of its toughest periods in recent years. Vacancy numbers are falling, employers are becoming more cautious and competition for every placement is increasing. It would be easy to see this as bad news. However, the agencies that will succeed over the next 12 months are not the ones […]
What ongoing economic uncertainty means for recruitment agency cashflow planning
Recent data from S&P Global shows that UK consumer confidence improved in July, reaching its highest level in four months. On the surface, that’s encouraging news. But the wider picture suggests that businesses should remain cautious. Households are still feeling more pessimistic than they were at the end of last year, concerns around job security remain, and access to additional credit […]
Zero hours reform: What recruitment agencies need to know
The Government’s consultation on zero hours reform could bring important changes for recruitment agencies that supply temporary workers. The proposals, which form part of the Employment Rights Act 2025, are designed to give workers greater certainty around their hours and working patterns. However, they could also introduce additional responsibilities for recruitment agencies and the businesses […]
UK Recruitment Market Snapshot — July 2026
Employers are still hiring – they’re just changing how they hire If there was one message running through this month’s recruitment and economic data, it’s this: Businesses haven’t stopped hiring. They’re becoming more selective about how they do it. Across four of the UK’s most closely watched economic reports, a consistent picture is emerging. Employers continue to face economic uncertainty, rising costs and cautious business […]
Let’s chat about
your business needs
Get in touch and find out how we can take your recruitment business to the next level. You can book an appointment or simply give our team a call on 0333 049 1099