Cost Management & Compliance
Your unbiased lens into the talent market's evolution. Discover why shifts are occurring, their significance, and how to navigate the changing landscape of total talent.
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When Your MSP Knows More About Your Programme Than You Do
Most organisations using an MSP assume the basics are covered. Documentation exists. Compliance is tracked. This is the story of what happens when you look properly — and what you find.
Jools Barrow-Read
Founder
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Why Managers Bypass Approved Channels — and How to Fix It
Managers bypassing approved hiring channels is rarely an attitude problem. It's usually a clarity problem. Here's how listening to what managers actually needed led to something built to stick.
Laura Handley
Strategic Operations Director
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Umbrella company reform and why it matters for HR
When HMRC introduces joint and several liability for umbrella company tax failures in April 2026, many organisations will discover they have a significant blind spot. Nobody is actually accountable for their extended workforce. This article explores why this represents an opportunity for HR to lead, and how to start those conversations internally.
Jools Barrow-Read
Founder