Talking Point Archives

September 4, 2025

September 4, 2025

Parasol Financial Planning: Why are income protection and life cover so important?

In this guest blog, Ben Marsland, Financial Advisor (DipFA) at Caroola Financial Planning, shares why income protection matters for you and your loved ones - and gives real-life examples of what can happen when you have it, and when you don’t.

September 4, 2025

Parasol Financial Planning: 5 tips to make your pension work harder

In this guest blog, Chris Harrison, Financial Advisor at Caroola Financial Planning, shares some tips on how to maximise your pension and plan for the future.

June 19, 2025

June 19, 2025

Recruitment 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.

June 13, 2025

Umbrella Company Regulations: What’s Coming and What Do They Mean?

June 13, 2025

Umbrella Regulations: What’s Coming and What Do They Mean?

Chris Bloor, our Director of Compliance, breaks down what HMRC's proposal for a Joint and Several Liability Model could mean for recruitment agencies and end clients.

June 10, 2025

Plan ahead sign - PAYE changes affecting end clients

June 10, 2025

Option 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.

June 10, 2025

June 10, 2025

Supporting 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.

May 19, 2025

May 19, 2025

Option 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.

May 9, 2025

Employment 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.

April 23, 2025

April 23, 2025

New 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.

April 3, 2025

April 3, 2025

How 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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Talking Point

Parasol Financial Planning: Why are income protection and life cover so important?

Parasol Financial Planning: 5 tips to make your pension work harder

Recruitment Industry: Latest Trends & Insights

Umbrella Regulations: What’s Coming and What Do They Mean?

Option 3: How PAYE changes might impact end clients

Supporting Agencies & Candidates in the Education Sector

Option 3 Explained: What Recruitment Agencies Need to Know

Employment Rights Bill Amendments: Everything You Need to Know

New Parasol Business Hub Launch

How Can Recruitment Funding Help Your Business Thrive?

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