Make Work Pay and make good decisions – agencies, AI and the law

April 17th, 2026 | Industry News

The Government’s Make Work Pay consultation closes on 30 April 2026. Its aim is to modernise the agency regulatory framework. Recruitment agencies, workers and industry stakeholders all get to contribute to the future of the temporary labour market.

How Recruitment Software helps build Trust

April 7th, 2026 | Industry News

Everybody wants to trust their employer – but not many do, and that’s a fact. The most recent Edelman Trust Barometer shows that for the first time in its 26 year history, employees have less trust in their employers to do the right thing. Price Waterhouse Cooper’s Trust Survey reveals that just 67% of employees trust their employer, whilst 86% of leaders think they are trusted.

More or less – when less means more in recruitment!

March 23rd, 2026 | Industry News

The good news is that the Great Resignation is passing, but the Great Stabilisation is impacting the internal market for recruiters. What does this mean? Industry wide, 65% of respondents say there will be ‘no change’ in their recruiters’ base salaries, and 92% offer ‘no change’ in their commission structure . Most recruiters surveyed expected no change to the number of staff they employ – this means that, just as in 2024, there is no expected growth in recruitment agency size in 2026.

Testimonial: VIQU

March 9th, 2026 | Company News

Testimonial by IT recruitment agency VIQU IT’s Managing Director, Matt Collingwood.

We’ve been a big fan of Recruit So Simple since we implemented the platform back in May 2018. At that point, we were a small team of 10 users, looking for a CRM that was intuitive, reliable, and capable of scaling to meet our business ambitions. Fast forward to 2026, and VIQU IT has grown, with a team of 40 colleagues across the VIQU Group – and RSS has scaled alongside us.

Why Your Recruitment Software Could Be the Key to Strategic Talent Planning

March 2nd, 2026 | Industry News

Did you know that over 40% of well-paid professionals are planning to leave their jobs within the next year? In a market where compensation isn’t enough to retain talent, how can recruitment agencies adapt? The answer lies in leveraging the right recruitment software to meet the evolving needs of both candidates and clients. From recruitment database software to applicant tracking systems, the tools you choose can transform your approach to talent acquisition.

How Recruitment Software Solves the UK’s Biggest Hiring Challenges in 2026

February 18th, 2026 | Industry News

The UK recruitment landscape is facing unprecedented pressures in 2026. With 75% of business leaders working with reduced hiring budgets compared to last year, and 40% reporting significant cuts, finding and securing top talent has become increasingly complex. Add to this the ripple effects of the Employment Rights Act reforms, which have prompted 65% of employers to rethink their hiring strategies – it’s clear that recruitment agencies need smarter solutions to survive.

Recruitment, AI and income generation

February 5th, 2026 | Company News Industry News

The recruitment sector contributed about £40 billion to the UK economy in 2024-25, according to the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC). Over two thirds of this sum was contributed by the temp/contract part of the industry.

Adapting Recruitment Strategies in a Changing Regulatory Landscape

January 29th, 2026 | Industry News

Recent analysis from LinkedIn shows that demand for green skills in the UK has risen sharply, placing unprecedented pressure on recruitment processes across multiple sectors. For organisations using recruitment software UK solutions, understanding these shifts is essential to maintaining competitive advantage and ensuring compliance.

Why the Best Recruitment Software Works With You, Not For You

January 7th, 2026 | Industry News

If you’re evaluating recruitment software right now, you’re probably being told that more AI equals better results. But here’s what vendors aren’t talking about: agencies implementing the most aggressive automation are quietly hiring humans to fix what their algorithms got wrong. For buyers of recruitment agency software UK solutions, this reveals an uncomfortable truth: unlimited AI isn’t just ineffective, it’s often counterproductive.

Surviving the Recruitment Downturn: Why Technology Separates Winners from Casualties

December 19th, 2025 | Industry News

The UK recruitment sector has shifted from boom to bust with vicious speed; the numbers tell a stark story. Permanent placements dropped 33.5% between 2023 and 2024. Temporary billings have contracted across most regions. Yet some agencies are not just surviving but positioning themselves to dominate when recovery arrives. The difference? Their recruitment software.