QUBA Enhances DynamiQ Platform with Integrated CRM Designed for Recruiters
A simpler, recruiter-focused CRM module designed to streamline day-to-day operations – now available directly inside QUBA’s DynamiQ platform. QUBA Solutions, a specialist provider of funding, back-office services and operational technology for recruitment agencies, has announced the launch of its CRM function, a new module built directly into its existing DynamiQ platform. The CRM has been […]
2025 Budget: What It Means for the Recruitment Sector
Insights and commentary from QUBA Directors. The 2025 UK Budget introduces a range of tax, employment and workforce-related measures that will influence recruitment markets over the coming years. The recruitment sector has always been reactive to fluctuations, and with the budget announcements focusing on longer-term changes which are still subject to subsequent Government input, recruitment […]
HMRC Warning to Recruitment Industry: How to Avoid Fraudulent Payroll Schemes
In the fast-moving recruitment sector, new payroll solutions and cost-saving ideas appear every day. But recently, HMRC issued a clear and important warning to employers and agencies about the rise of fraudulent payroll schemes being marketed as “tax-efficient models”. At QUBA Solutions, we support agencies across the UK, so we want to break down what […]
Momentum returns for the UK services economy
However headcount recovery is only just beginning The October S&P Global UK Services PMI shows that the sector grew again last month. This is the sixth month in a row that the industry is in growth territory and the Business Activity Index is at 52.3. For the jobs market, and for recruiters, the two most […]
What Recruiters Need to Know
UK Job Market Update Here’s some QUBA insight for recruiters: Confidence among UK households remains surprisingly strong. While the latest S&P Global UK Consumer Sentiment Index dipped a little to 47.4, it still sits well above long-term averages. Job-related optimism remains a bright spot, with more people feeling secure in their incomes and employment, although […]
Companies House Verification: A Smart Nudge for Your Clients
The countdown to Companies House identity verification is officially on. From 18 November 2025, new rules come into force requiring directors, Persons with Significant Control (PSCs), and those filing on behalf of companies to verify their identity. While many recruitment entrepreneurs are already aware, now’s the perfect moment to double-check your own readiness, and help […]
UK Job Market: Signs of Stabilisation Amid Continued Caution
The latest KPMG and REC, UK Report on Jobs (October 2025) paints a mixed but cautiously optimistic picture for the September recruitment market. While the slowdown continues, there are early signs that the worst may be behind us. Permanent placements: Decline eases after a tough year Permanent hiring fell again in September, but at the […]
The 2025 Recruitment Market: What It Means for Your Agency
At QUBA Solutions, we know that recruitment success depends on insight. The latest CV-Library Candidate Behaviour Barometer 2025 offers a valuable snapshot of what’s really happening in the UK hiring market, from shifting candidate priorities to the growing role of technology. Here’s what you need to know, and how agencies can use it to their […]
Recruitment Compliance in 2026: Key Reforms and How to Stay Compliant
In our earlier article, “Tax liability changes coming April 2026 – Is your umbrella supply chain ready?”, we warned that new rules will shift tax risk up the labour chain, exposing agencies and clients to liability when umbrellas fail. Now, with the Employment Rights Bill and new PAYE/NIC liability rules, the picture is clearer and […]
UK Jobs Market Cools in July as Hiring and Pay Growth Slow
The UK labour market continued to lose momentum in July, according to the latest KPMG and REC Report on Jobs, with hiring activity slowing, vacancies falling, and pay growth easing to its weakest level in over four years. While some sectors showed early signs of resilience, economic uncertainty, cost pressures, and shifting business priorities – […]
Payroll Fraud & Ghost Workers: How to Spot the Red Flags Before It’s Too Late
In recruitment, trust is everything, between agencies, workers, clients, and financiers. But when that trust is exploited, the consequences can be financially devastating. One of the most damaging threats recruitment agencies face is payroll fraud – particularly the use of ghost workers. These schemes are often sophisticated, but the warning signs are there if you […]
Why Margin-Only Deals Could Be Undermining Your Recruitment Agency’s Growth
At first glance, margin-only recruitment deals may seem like a simple, low-effort solution, especially for new or growing agencies. The end-client handles payroll, the contractor gets paid, and you receive your margin. But dig a little deeper, and it becomes clear these arrangements come with significant hidden downsides, many of which can limit your long-term […]
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