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Staffing companies in the UK face a complex landscape in 2025, shaped by economic, regulatory, and technological shifts. As a recruitment leader you will be familiar with the themes of talent shortages and skills gaps within your own businesses, compliance and regulatory complexities, rising client and candidate expectations, economic pressures and cautious hiring and technological transformation and AI adoption.
In a prolonged challenging market like this, our members depend on our services even more. Our focus is guiding you through these challenges and opportunities, ensuring we are supporting your business success (whatever that looks like in 2025), driving your growth and productivity, and ensuring you are protected through the legal and regulatory changes. Our events and content so far this year has covered topics ranging from service diversification, entering new geographical markets, the benefits of offshoring and implementing and embedding technology successfully.
Our recent virtual conference was testament to how successful firms are meeting challenges and opportunities head one - evolving and embracing through transformational change. If you want to catch the sessions, head to our Events On Demand area.
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Supporting your business success
Events: From APSCo Disrupt, Legal Forums and Sector meetings through to one-day virtual conferences, members cite our events as must-attends, not just for the expert speakers and on-point topics, but for the opportunity to network with peers, share challenges and broaden perspectives. Insights: We've published over 20 timely research and market insights, including Spring Budget analysis and our quarterly ‘Inside Economy’ video. Members also get exclusive content like the ‘25 Recruitment Strategies for 2025’ whitepaper, global Offshoring Briefings, policy updates, and talent development tools—all designed to help you stay ahead and make informed decisions.Partners: Our network of 100+ Trusted Partners and Advisors is listed in the online Directory. As well as a library of expert content, the APSCo Insights events series showcase their insights and expertise. We also launched a new collection of themed Partner guides with member discounts, all based on your business needs. International services: We remain the only UK recruitment trade body with an international footprint, increased further this year with a new office in Malaysia. Our international services offer expert support on immigration, compliance, and market entry. We host events and publish insights on key regions and topics like Germany, the Netherlands, the US, and Offshoring. This year’s Trade Delegation includes New York and Chicago.
Driving growth and productivity
Exclusive discounts: The Trusted Partner Discount Programme means that you benefit from exclusive offers that can save you up to 50% off recruitment services and technology – not available anywhere else. Guidance: We're here to guide you through the impact of automation and AI on recruitment. Our AI Hub brings together expert-led events, blogs, and case studies - covering both practical and legal aspects - to support your research and successful implementation. Job board savings: With budgets tight, our popular Advanced Media Helpdesk helps you save - up to 18% on average! As a member, you get 20 minutes of free expert advice to guide your recruitment strategy using data-driven insights - maximising ROI at no extra cost. Talent development: Upskilling and retention are key to growth. Our world-class, member-discounted training covers everything from legal and compliance to onboarding and leadership - tailored to build confidence and capability in any role.
Protecting through legal and regulatory change
Legal support: Our Legal Helpdesk has answered over 1,000 queries this year, with an average 3-hour response time. You also save on model documents, contracts, and compliance guidance - often covering the cost of your membership. Plus, our quarterly ‘Inside Legal and Compliance’ report keeps you ahead of legal changes.Representation: A key aim is to give you a voice when it comes to new legislation. Our government lobbying and extensive work in Public Policy has been made even more imperative with the significant legislative changes being discussed and implemented by the UK Labour government right now. We have also recognised the need to keep you updated at every step of the way, creating the Employment Rights Bill Hub, containing all the latest guidance and updates and equipping you to stay ahead of these changes.
