REC launches Voice of the Worker campaign

by Lynne Gowers | Sep 9, 2024 | Agencies, General News, Contractors

At Liquid Friday our vision is to build a better workforce world for contractors and the businesses that support them, so we’ll always get behind any initiative that empowers this sector.  That’s why we love to see the launch of The Recruitment & Employment...

The value of Business Development for recruitment startups

by Lynne Gowers | Aug 6, 2024 | Agencies, BPO

Business Development – the art of turning connections into contracts! This one’s for those intrepid recruitment professionals who have branched out on their own, or are thinking about it. Let’s begin with the initial challenges of starting a recruitment...

Zero-hours contracts ban: how can agencies prepare?

by Lynne Gowers | Jul 29, 2024 | News, Agencies

As the new Labour government gets their feet under the table, UK employment law is on the cusp of significant change. This includes a ban on “exploitative” zero-hours contracts which allow employers to only pay staff when they need them. This move, while having the...

Social Value: what it is and why it matters

by Lynne Gowers | Jul 12, 2024 | Agencies

If your business is involved in public procurement with central government, its agencies, the NHS or local authorities, getting on top of social value is crucial. So if it’s not a term you’re familiar with yet, it’s time to get acquainted!  What is social value?...

Cyber Security – What’s the big deal?

by Lynne Gowers | Jun 12, 2024 | Agencies

Cyber security – what’s the big deal about it? For recruitment businesses and temporary labour supply chain intermediaries (we include ourselves in that), it’s a question that demands serious consideration.  Cyber criminals are constantly targeting organisations...