We’re thrilled to announce a strategic partnership with APositive, bringing together two leaders in recruitment and labour hire industry solutions. This collaboration creates a powerful integrated platform that combines Astute Payroll’s robust workforce management capabilities with APositive’s innovative invoice funding solutions.
The recruitment industry in the UK faces continual rising costs, talent shortages, and an ever-evolving web of complex regulations - forcing agencies to rethink how to turn a profit while still protecting the bottom line. With employer obligations like NICs rising, evolving IR35 legislation, and a growing shift towards skills-based hiring, agencies need better solutions. This article looks at the top challenges UK recruitment firms are facing in 2025 and how integrated platforms with end-to-end pay-to-bill technology can help streamline operations, and reduce some of the more intangible operational costs. Read on to find out how to stay ahead of industry shifts with the right tools and strategies.