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June 19, 2025Recruitment Industry: Latest Trends & Insights
Following the KPMG and REC, UK Report on Jobs for May 2025, Paul Sharpe, Founder of NorthStar People, shares a summary of key points alongside some insight into what this means for recruiters.
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June 13, 2025Umbrella Regulations: What’s Coming and What Do They Mean?
Discover how the UK government's Option 3 regulations will shift PAYE responsibilities from umbrella companies to agencies and end clients. Essential compliance guide for businesses using temporary labour.
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June 10, 2025Option 3: How PAYE changes might impact end clients
Discover how the UK government's Option 3 regulations will shift PAYE responsibilities from umbrella companies to agencies and end clients. Essential compliance guide for businesses using temporary labour.
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June 10, 2025Supporting Agencies & Candidates in the Education Sector
From what life is like in the education sector to the biggest challenges facing agencies and how to overcome them, our Education Business Development Manager, Sarah-Jane Porter, shares all on how we can support both you and your candidates.
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May 19, 2025Option 3 Explained: What Recruitment Agencies Need to Know
Discover what the UK government's Option 3 could mean for recruitment agencies. Learn about the shift in PAYE liability, key preparation steps, and how to mitigate risks before April 2026.
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May 9, 2025Employment Rights Bill Amendments: Everything You Need to Know
Read this blog to keep abreast of upcoming legislative changes and reforms that will impact you and your recruitment business.
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April 23, 2025New Parasol Business Hub Launch
Our comprehensive suite of services is designed to streamline operations, elevate efficiency, and help recruiters adapt with the market. Read all about what's available in our new and improved Recruiter Hub here.
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April 3, 2025How Can Recruitment Funding Help Your Business Thrive?
Recruitment funding acts as a strategic growth enabler, allowing agencies to operate more efficiently, remain competitive, and achieve long-term success. Read more about how recruitment funding can help your business thrive here.
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March 27, 2025Spring Statement 2025 Round-up
Did we receive the clarity we were hoping for in regard to umbrella regulation proposals, IR35 and Employers’ National Insurance Contributions (NICs) increases? Read our summary of key points from the Spring Statement 2025, alongside commentary from Director of Compliance Chris Bloor.
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March 18, 2025What to Expect from Spring Statement 2025
With the Spring Statement just around the corner, we take a look at what we can expect to hear.
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March 13, 2025Amendments to Employment Rights Bill & Umbrella Regulation
Chris Bloor, Director of Compliance at Parasol, takes a closer look at the latest Employment Rights Bill amendments and explores how they could affect recruitment agencies and agency workers.
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March 3, 2025International Women’s Day: Celebrating Women in Leadership
This International Women's Day, we're putting a spotlight on some amazing women in leadership roles!
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