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What a week it's been at Ascen! At the start of the week we started inviting our friends and partners to an event we're co hosting with Suky Sodhi on expanding into the USA from the UK. Please feel free to reach out if you want to learn more about this. Yesterday, Emily Bradley and I got to go visit some old friends of mine at the Sonovate office as we look to start a long and successful partnership with them and on a personal note it was great to see my old team! Then to top it all off Emily got her first experience of the MOST exciting sport ever, cricket at the oval... 🏏

Excited to discuss market data at the upcoming REACH Summit in Boston, MA on 9/12 with Francis Larson and Patrick Morin, moderated by Ron Walters. Following our successful Summit in Chicago, I invite you to register for this engaging event. Sign up below.

Checkout our latest article on US contract staffing for UK recruitment agencies. For UK staffing agencies, the US market offers significant contract placement opportunities, but also comes with regulatory complexities. Key points to consider: 📊 Growing Demand: 47% of global employers seek short-term workers, with 1 in 5 US jobs being temporary. This is driven by "at-will" employment in the States which makes temp work attractive for employees and employers alike. (Trivia: Do you know Montana is the 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝘆 state without full at-will employment?)   💼 Types of Contract Placements 101: Temporary Temp-to-Hire Payrolling for Self-Sourced Candidates Retiree Re-Staffing and Internships ⚖️ Regulatory Differences: UK: Governed by IR35 legislation, straightforward compliance, and penalties. US: Complex, multi-agency regulations at federal and state levels, severe penalties for misclassification. (It's like 50 countries in one)

🗞 Big News for Staffing Executives looking for an immersive learning and networking experience! 📅 REACH - A Staffing Executive Masterclass will be held in Boston on September 12. 📑 REACH is an event featuring all-star staffing industry experts, including Francis Larson trailblazer in technology-driven staffing solutions. As the CEO of Ascen, a YCombinator-backed employer of record and back-office solutions for contingent staffing, Francis will lead a must-attend discussion on the transformative power of technology in staffing today. With a wealth of expertise and a track record of successful ventures, including the founding of Leif.org, an educational finance platform, Francis offers unparalleled insights into the intersection of technology and talent acquisition. A distinguished scholar, he holds a Master of Science from the London School of Economics and a Bachelor of Arts from UC Irvine. (Fun fact: Francis was a 22nd round draft pick by the LA Angels!) 💡 REACH is the FREE event that provides an environment of education, discussion, and networking for staffing executives. 📌 REACH is an event brought to you completely gratis thanks to our sponsors: Becker LLC , Citrin Cooperman, Nixer Comp, and Tax Guard, organizations committed to bringing impactful thought leadership to staffing executives. 🏨 Boston Marriott Long Wharf is offering discounted room rates exclusively for guests of REACH. (Deadline is August 22) Seats are going fast, be sure to register today! https://lnkd.in/eHAngvPx #REACHStaffing #ReachHigher #ContinuingEducation #StaffingIndustry #StaffingandRecruiting

Excited to be speaking again at the REACH Staffing Executive Masterclass in Boston on September 12th hosted by Access Capital. We had some world-class staffing leaders at the last event in Chicago so this will be a great opportunity to learn and share with the best. You'll also hear from Patrick Morin on M&A and Dan Quigg on Data, with Ron Walters leading the event, so get ready for some powerful insights.

We have seen Ascen up there for member referrals in our network and you can see why ⬇️ Thanks for sharing Francis Larson!

Thank you Francis Larson for having me. Some great insights for those expanding to the US or already over there.

In our next installment of our Across the Pond series on US expansion strategies for UK staffing firms, we sat down with Elliott Manning, founder of Kayman Recruitment‎, who talks about insights into the US market from launching and scaling a US recruitment company to helping other agencies grow in the US. Here are the three key takeaways from our discussion: 1: SPECIALIZE IN ONE REGION OR STATE Elliott suggests focusing on one specific region or state rather than trying to cover multiple areas at once. This approach allows you to become a specialist in that area before considering further expansion. 2: BENEFITS OF A TARGETED STRATEGY • Establish a robust, localized network of candidates • Gain a comprehensive understanding of clients in your chosen market • Position yourself as the leading recruiter in that region 3: CRITERIA FOR CHOOSING YOUR FOCUS AREA • Locations of your current clients • Regions with the most potential in your specific market • Leverage local talent by employing a regional expert with an established network One story that stood out from our discussion was about a successful recruiter in North Carolina who focuses solely on that state. This strategy has allowed them to build a strong foundation and maximize their growth potential in the US market. Remember, the key to successful expansion is to master one region first. Trying to conquer the entire US at once can spread your resources too thin. Enjoy

The whole Ascen team are very excited to be sponsoring the Innovation Award at the TIARA awards this year. Ascen, being a tech lead Employer of Record coming out of the innovative venture capital firm Y Combinator made it an easy decision as to which award we wanted to sponsor. Good luck to all the finalists and I'll look forward to meeting you on October 16th at The Royal Lancaster London. #TIARA2024

We at Ascen are thrilled to sponsor the 2024 TIARA Recruitment Awards! 🎉 Alex Evans, MD of TALiNT Partners, said it best: "With a combined turnover of £32.5 billion and 31,000 talented employees, these market leaders have shown remarkable resilience in uncertain times." Join us at The Royal Lancaster London on October 16th to celebrate and network with industry leaders. Check out the finalists in the comments