QUBA Solutions’ Journey to Cuba
At QUBA Solutions, we believe in pushing boundaries and achieving extraordinary goals when it comes to recruitment funding and charity fundraising! Our latest endeavor, the ‘QUBA to Cuba’ challenge, is a testament to the dedication, teamwork and the commitment to making a difference from our fantastic staff. We set out on an ambitious mission to […]
QUBA Volunteer Day Spotlight
Every QUBA employee can take a day to volunteer at a charity of their choice, with full pay. We spotlight a recent Volunteer Day with Hattie Evans – our senior customer experience consultant. Hi Hattie! Where did you volunteer? ‘I volunteered at the open day for The Luccombe Hub. An alternative education centre for children […]
QUBA & Corporate Social Responsibility
QUBA Solutions is focused on providing tailored financial solutions for recruitment agencies. Offering services such as recruitment funding, invoice factoring and back-office support. Our mission is to empower recruitment businesses by providing them with the security, flexibility and tools necessary to thrive in a competitive market. In running our company, we also remain deeply committed […]
We support Julia’s House; here’s why and how
Here at QUBA, we strongly believe for society to thrive, we must all collaborate. Every person, every organisation, every business, has a responsibility towards society, the environment, and each other. Throwback to 2017/2018. We made a conscious decision to support two charities. One local to our Headquarters in Dorset, Julia’s House Children’s Hospice. The other […]
How To Pay PAYE Candidates
In February 2024, the ONS estimated that 30.4 million people held pay rolled jobs in the UK. A rise of 368,000 people over the past 12 months. Within this, wholesale and retail, health and social work and education account for around 40% of UK employees. To ensure our agency partners can continue to grow their […]
Crafting your future: 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 […]
State of recruitment market
Introduction: Most sectors in the recruitment market saw a quieter 2023 compared to the heady recruiting sprees post pandemic. Economic uncertainty hung in the air, the cost of borrowing increased significantly and labour shortages continued. So, what will shape 2024 for the recruitment industry? Various factors such as technological advancements, economic shifts, and the aftermath […]
Fraud warning – Ghost workers
The Invoice Finance Sector has seen a significant increase in cases of fraud and ghost workers. This typically involves a fraudulent company approaching a legitimate recruitment company and requesting that they put workers on the payroll who aren’t legitimate. What are ghost workers and how can they have an impact? It’s the Director’s and owner’s […]
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