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Discover why temporary recruitment is outperforming permanent hiring, and how funding, payroll and technology help agencies scale with confidence in uncertain markets.

APositive has become a Strategic Business Partner of the REC, supporting UK recruitment agencies with finance, payroll and payment solutions built for growth.

APositive attended the NACFB Commercial Finance Expo in Birmingham, connecting with brokers, lenders and business leaders to discuss funding, cash flow and sustainable business growth.

Explore the biggest recruitment agency growth trends from RECLIVE26. Learn how REC members are strengthening operations, technology, compliance and cash flow to build scalable recruitment businesses.

Learn about the different types of invoice finance in the UK, including factoring, invoice discounting, selective finance and whole ledger funding.

Across four intimate lunches in London and Manchester, recruitment leaders explored Greg Savage’s playbook for building a valuable modern agency, centred on specialisation, financial clarity and long-term strategy.

Discover how Apositive connected with UK recruitment leaders at REA Recruitment Expo London, sharing insights on growth, payroll, funding, and systems to help agencies scale sustainably.

As the UK economy stabilises, recruitment leaders face a new kind of pressure. This article explores how cashflow, funding and leadership decisions will define profitable growth for recruitment and labour hire businesses in 2026.

Umbrella companies play a central role in UK temporary recruitment, but rising regulation means agencies can no longer treat them as low-risk, hands-off suppliers.

Operational resilience is now a competitive advantage for UK recruitment agencies facing tighter margins, higher compliance demands and ongoing cash flow pressure. This article explores how connected finance systems and smarter funding models help agencies run payroll confidently, reduce risk and support sustainable growth.

The UK Employment Rights Bill marks a major shift in worker protection and labour supply chain regulation, with new expectations for recruitment agencies around compliance, accountability and worker engagement. This article outlines what is changing, why it matters and how agencies can prepare early to adapt confidently and protect long-term growth.

As recruitment heads into 2026, the agencies set to lead are shifting from recovery to performance by operating smarter, using technology to lift productivity and doubling down on human-led value. This article explores how consultative models, stronger resilience and better use of data are shaping the next phase of growth for UK recruitment agencies.