The Hidden Cost of Payroll Inefficiencies in Recruitment

For recruitment agencies managing temporary workers, smooth payroll isn't just a back-office function - it’s critical. Yet, new research from Finity reveals a hidden productivity drain - outdated tech and disconnected systems that frustrate finance teams and delay payments.

Key Points:

• 74% of payroll professionals are losing over 11 hours per week
• Nearly half of agencies admit they’ve struggled to pay temps on time
• Manual processes, banking complexity, and lack of integration are wreaking havoc

Why Inbound Marketing is Essential for Recruitment Agencies (The 2025 Playbook)

Endless cold calls, spray-and-pray emails, and outdated tactics? They’re yesterday’s news. Inbound marketing takes a different approach, it’s smarter, sharper, and built to turn your agency into a talent and client magnet. No more chasing leads, inbound marketing brings them right to you. Read this blog from Access Group to find out more. 

OCFO Focus: Leading Your Team Through Transformation in Recruitment 

Chris Stock, Managing Director of Percipient, highlights the evolving role of the Recruitment CFO (OCFO), emphasizing the need for a modern digital platform, the right team, and the right mindset to succeed in a data-driven, innovation-focused future. 

Key Points:

• Role Shift: CFOs now drive strategy and value creation, moving beyond spreadsheets.
• Digital Platform: Modern CFOs require integrated, intelligent systems (e.g., Salesforce) for real-time, agile decisions.
• People: Success hinges on skilled talent, clear communication, and collaboration to overcome resistance.
• Mindset: CFOs must embrace disruption, adaptability, and data-driven strategic leadership.
• Outcome: With the right tech, talent, and mindset, CFOs boost innovation and strategic impact.

Digital Transformation is the Future of Social Care

Carly Rochester, Director and Co-Founder of Me Passport, a pioneering digital workforce  solution, discusses how a single digital identity can streamline recruitment, reduce costs, and help tackle social care’s workforce crisis. 

Skills Development Through Diversity of Thought

Evenbreak’s leaders discuss how diversity of thought sparks innovation and business growth by leveraging the lived experiences of disabled talent. They highlight strategies for inclusive recruitment, leadership vulnerability, and creating workplaces where diverse candidates thrive, supported by Evenbreak’s global job board, training, and consultancy services.

How Can Recruitment Funding Help Your Business Thrive?

Recruitment funding transforms agencies by stabilizing cash flow, bridging delays between client payments and weekly worker payouts to fuel rapid scaling. It supports investments in technology, talent, and marketing, while back-office services like payroll and credit control streamline operations. Dive into the full blog to explore how same-day payments, bad debt protection, and more can drive your agency’s long-term success.

Your Guide to Transforming Employee Benefits to Attract & Retain Talent

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Employee benefits are shifting, with 60% of employees valuing financial security and health benefits, and 72% prioritising paid time off when considering job offers. This guide explores 2025 trends, highlighting personalised, flexible, and wellbeing-focused benefits to attract and retain talent, fostering a thriving workplace culture. Dive into the full resource for actionable insights to stay competitive in the evolving talent market.

Diversifying Your Recruitment Business: Strategies for Growth in a Changing Market

In an industry being reshaped by economic uncertainty, evolving client demands, and game-changing tech like AI, standing still is no longer an option. This blog from Bullhorn dives into the real talk shared at Engage London 2024, where top leaders like Kizzy Price (Adecco) and David Gettins (Lorien Resourcing) revealed how smart recruitment firms are staying ahead. 

Key Points:

• Why are traditional hiring models falling short? 
• What diversification moves are giving firms the edge? 
• How is AI transforming candidate engagement without replacing the human touch? 

How To Crack Contract: It’s Easier Than You Think

A visual podcast on 'How to crack contract; it's easier than you think!' for recruitment consultants. The goal is to help consultants tap into the lucrative market of temps!  

If you’d like to set up a temp hiring desk but aren’t sure where to begin, this webinar will help.  

Topics Include:

• Why introduce a contract recurring revenue stream?
• What are the barriers? 
• Debunking the ‘overwhelm myth’ – simple answers and practical solutions to the complex questions on legal, financials, compliance & insurance.