Recruitment Finance in a Cooling UK Jobs Market: What Start-Up Agencies Need to Know Going Into 2026
The UK labour market is shifting once again and for recruitment agencies, particularly start-ups and scaling firms, these shifts have very real operational consequences. The latest KPMG and REC, UK Report on Jobs survey, compiled by S&P Global shows a market that remains subdued, with weaker hiring activity, falling vacancies and rapidly rising candidate availability. […]
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 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 […]
Tax Liability Changes Coming April 2026 – Is Your Umbrella Supply Chain Ready?
In June 2023, the UK government launched a consultation aimed at tackling non-compliance in the umbrella company market. Since then, the current administration has continued to drive this initiative forward, reinforcing its commitment to addressing unethical payment practices in the temporary workforce sector. Over the past two years, key stakeholders – including recruitment agencies, the […]
June – Latest Trends
Flexible Workforce Trends and the QUBA Solutions Commitment to Service At QUBA Solutions, we’re not just watching the recruitment landscape evolve, we’re helping our clients navigate it with confidence. The latest labour market data from the ONS shows encouraging growth in the UK’s temporary workforce. A trend that mirrors what we’re hearing from the agencies […]
Reasons to transfer your recruitment funder
Change occurs and there may come a time where you are looking to move to a different recruitment funder. Here are some of the reasons why businesses may move recruitment funders:
Does your Funding Provider Understand your Business?
Why Recruiters Deserve a Finance Partner That Truly Understands Their World When it comes to funding solutions for recruitment companies, we know there are a lot of options out there. But the reality is, most traditional financiers simply weren’t built with recruiters in mind. At QUBA, we work differently—because we’ve been in your shoes. Many […]
Putting People First: How QUBA Solutions Elevates Recruitment Back Office Support with Outstanding Customer Care
In today’s fast-paced recruitment landscape, exceptional customer service isn’t just a “nice-to-have”, it’s the foundation of long-term success. At QUBA Solutions, we understand that behind every successful recruitment agency is a team that needs support, not just in operations, but in relationships. That’s why our recruitment back office support is built around one core principle: […]
Affordable Finance Options for Recruitment Startups in 2025
Launching a recruitment agency in 2025 brings both exciting opportunities and unique challenges. One of the biggest hurdles for new agencies is securing affordable recruitment finance to fund daily operations, support business growth, and ensure long-term sustainability. While there are many financing options on the market, not all are designed with new recruitment businesses in […]
QUBA Solutions – Back Office Support For Recruitment Agencies
In today’s competitive recruitment landscape, recruitment back office support has evolved into a crucial part of delivering seamless services for both agencies and their clients. It is more than just the mundane administrative tasks, paperwork, or compliance tasks. It’s the backbone of smooth operations, freeing up recruiters to focus on talent acquisition and relationship building. […]
How To Pay PAYE Candidates
In May 2025, the ONS estimated that 30.2 million people held pay rolled jobs in the UK a decrease of 0.9% over the past 12 months. Within this, wholesale and retail, health and social work and education account for around 40% of UK employees. Employment in the public sector was estimated at 6.15 million in […]
5 Reasons to launch your own recruitment business
Entrepreneurship in Recruitment – Not Just Another Craze Let’s talk about something exciting – the prospect of launching your very own recruitment business. Entrepreneurship can seem like a daunting idea for most, but trust me, in the world of talent acquisition, it’s a journey worth considering. As someone who’s knee-deep in the finance sector, particularly […]
IR35 – what recruitment agencies need to know
One of the biggest bumps in the road within the recruitment industry has been the changes to IR35. Even though things seem to have settled over the last few years, if you are a recruitment agency placing or looking to place limited company contractors you need to be aware of IR35 and how it can […]
Employment law changes in 2024 and how they affect you
Changes to Employment law will mean updating internal policies and procedures. 7 of these updates are below: 1. Increased Rights to Flexible Working: From January 1, 2024, employees in England, Wales, and Scotland have enhanced rights to request flexible working arrangements. Organisations should review their policies and procedures to accommodate these requests effectively. It’s essential […]
Important Changes in Immigration Laws for 2024: What Recruitment Agencies Need to Know
Over the past few years, immigration laws have been constantly changing, causing confusion for many. Non-compliance can lead to hefty fines, especially for recruitment agencies. In 2022, immigration fraudsters heavily targeted recruitment, especially in the medical and construction sectors. To help you navigate these changes, here are the key updates to keep in mind: The […]
The benefits of growing a temp desk
If you’re a recruitment agency that focuses entirely on perm, you may have thought about growing a temp / contract desk at various times. It may be that you’ve not placed temps before, or you’re kept busy with permanent placements. Many agencies show interest in hiring a contract consultant, but they are notoriously hard to […]
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