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The Recruitment Agency Expo is where recruitment agency owners and leaders go to get clarity in a market that’s moving fast. With tighter margins and higher stakes, it’s no longer about chasing trends

Burnout in recruitment leadership is rarely obvious. This article explores how decision fatigue develops, why financial uncertainty accelerates it, and how founders can rebuild clarity and control.

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.

Outsourced payroll doesn’t mean losing control. In this article, we explore how Australian recruitment and labour hire founders use specialist payroll and funding partners to reduce risk, improve cash flow and scale their businesses with confidence.

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. This article explains how umbrella models work, where agency responsibility sits and what recruitment leaders should be doing now to manage compliance and financial risk ahead of upcoming legislative change.

From July 2026, Payday Super requires agencies to process super every pay cycle, increasing the need for accuracy, clean data and strong payroll systems. Preparing early or outsourcing payroll can reduce risk and ensure a smooth, compliant transition. Apositive supports agencies through every step.

AI is reshaping how recruitment work gets done by removing administrative friction, but it is not replacing recruiters. The agencies that will succeed are those that use AI to support human judgement, relationships and productivity rather than substitute them.

A quick guide to how Payday Super will impact cash flow for recruitment and labour hire agencies from July 2026, with practical steps to prepare and how APositive’s funding solutions help cover wages, PAYG and super each cycle.

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.

Recruitment and labour hire has always been entrepreneurial, but the agencies that thrive are also innovative. In this article Darren Cottrell shares insights from working with agencies across Australia, exploring how entrepreneurship and innovation come together to create resilience and growth.

Starting a recruitment or labour hire agency is exciting but full of challenges. In this article Danny shares the foundations of resilience he’s seen work first hand, from financial strength and flexible systems to people and risk planning.

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.

Scaling in recruitment is not just about hiring more people, it is about working smarter. By leveraging affordable tech stacks, SME recruiters in Australia can reduce admin, boost efficiency, and focus on growth. From CRMs and payroll automation to marketing tools and scheduling platforms, the right systems help agencies build long-term value and resilience.

Cash flow ups and downs are part of agency life, but lean times can build resilience. Protect client-facing work and your team, while trimming overheads and unused tech. Automate admin, outsource low-impact tasks, and simplify your tech stack. Running lean is not about standing still, it is about becoming sharper and more focused.

The recruitment and labour hire industry in Australia is changing fast, and agencies that embrace entrepreneurship and innovation are staying ahead. From spotting opportunities in emerging sectors to adopting smarter tech, offering flexible service models, building strong cultures, and forming strategic partnerships, innovation is now essential for growth.

Scaling does not always mean going bigger, faster. Danny Marlow explores how recruitment founders can take a smarter, incremental approach by testing new services, leveraging niche positioning, and using simple tech solutions to unlock sustainable growth.

Resilience is not something you build when things go wrong. It is something you embed from the start. Danny Marlow shares his insights on creating a recruitment business that can thrive in any market.