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 […]
Bad Debt Protection for Recruitment Agencies: Why Prevention Matters More Than Recovery
For most recruitment agencies, growth and risk tend to increase together. Winning larger clients, placing more contractors, and expanding into new sectors all create opportunities. But they also increase exposure to one of the biggest threats to agency cashflow: bad debt. While many agencies focus on funding, payroll, and placements, bad debt often receives less […]
UK Recruitment Market Snapshot — June 2026
Flexibility wins as employers put permanent hiring on hold The latest recruitment and economic data suggests UK employers are becoming increasingly cautious. Permanent hiring has weakened further, service sector activity has slipped into contraction, and construction output has fallen at its fastest pace for six years. Yet despite this uncertainty, one area of the recruitment […]
Recruitment Funding: Factoring vs Discounting – Which Is Right for Your Agency?
When you’re running a recruitment agency, cash flow is everything. For many recruitment agencies, the two most common funding options are invoice factoring and invoice discounting. While both help unlock cash tied up in unpaid invoices, they operate very differently and suit different types of businesses. Whether you’re funding temporary workers, managing weekly payroll, or […]
New Government Hiring Support Could Reduce Hiring Costs for Recruitment SMEs
The government has announced a significant new package aimed at helping businesses hire and train younger workers, and recruitment agencies could be well placed to benefit. For smaller recruitment businesses looking to grow teams, improve training or bring in new talent, the support could meaningfully reduce the upfront cost of hiring. At QUBA Solutions, we […]
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 to the cautious stabilisation we saw earlier this year. The UK recruitment market is still far from a full recovery, but one area is beginning to stand out more clearly: temporary and contract hiring. Across the latest reports […]
The Fair Work Agency: What It Means for Recruitment Businesses
The UK labour market is entering a new phase of enforcement. With the launch of the Fair Work Agency, the government is consolidating multiple enforcement bodies into a single authority with greater powers and a clearer mandate to ensure workers are paid correctly and treated fairly. This forms part of wider employment reforms outlined in […]
UK Recruitment Market Snapshot — April 2026
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) 46 Vacancy index (falling, but at the slowest pace in 10 months) 45.6 Construction PMI (continued contraction, led by weak housing demand) 50.5 Services PMI (still growing, but at […]
QUBA strengthens employee financial wellbeing with move to Cushon workplace pension
QUBA Solutions, a specialist provider of recruitment funding and back-office operations, has successfully transitioned its workplace pension provision to Cushon, reinforcing its long-term commitment to doing right by its people and investing in their financial future. Effective from 1 April, approximately 52 employees across QUBA have moved to the Cushon pension scheme, alongside contractors paid […]
When Umbrellas Offer Credit: The Hidden Risk Ahead of April 2026
As the April 2026 umbrella reforms approach, much of the conversation has focused on compliance, liability, and due diligence. But there’s another, less visible risk emerging across the market – umbrella companies providing credit to recruitment agencies. At first glance, it can feel like a helpful solution. In reality, it can introduce significant financial exposure […]
Why Recruitment Businesses Need a Shareholders’ Agreement (And What to Include)
Running a recruitment business is fast-paced, competitive, and full of moving parts. While growth and delivery are front of mind, one critical foundation is often overlooked: a well-drafted shareholders’ agreement. If your business has two or more shareholders, this isn’t a “nice to have” – it’s essential for protecting your company, your relationships, and your […]
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