http://www.brightpurple.co.uk/blog.aspxLatest blog posts from Bright Purple Resourcing Ltd.en-gbFri, 17 Apr 2026 08:25:20 GMTwww.firefishsoftware.comEarlier this month, new umbrella reform legislation came into effect. At the heart of it, it aims to eliminate non-compliant umbrella companies and prevent exploitation of contractors. Where past regulations in this space have focused on determining the contract status inside vs. outside IR35 the new changes focus on payment ...https://www.brightpurple.co.uk/blog/view/139/umbrella-reform-legislation-tackling-non-compliance-in-2026.aspxhttps://www.brightpurple.co.uk/blog/view/139/umbrella-reform-legislation-tackling-non-compliance-in-2026.aspxWed, 15 Apr 2026 13:41:15 GMTTech Recruitment Agency vs In-House vs Outsourcing The complete Guide for UK Technology Companies Hiring the right technical talent is one of the most consequential decisions a growing technology company can make. Get it right and you build a team that ships product, scales engineering, and compounds competitive advantage. Get ...https://www.brightpurple.co.uk/blog/view/138/choosing-the-right-recruitment-solution-to-grow-your-business.aspxhttps://www.brightpurple.co.uk/blog/view/138/choosing-the-right-recruitment-solution-to-grow-your-business.aspxTue, 31 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTIf you run a UK tech business, the EU AI Act is not EU-only admin It is fast becoming a commercial access requirement for selling into Europe. It can also shape what your EU customers will expect from you, even before regulators come knocking. From a UK perspective, the most ...https://www.brightpurple.co.uk/blog/view/136/the-eu-ai-act-explained-for-uk-tech-companies.aspxhttps://www.brightpurple.co.uk/blog/view/136/the-eu-ai-act-explained-for-uk-tech-companies.aspxThu, 18 Dec 2025 11:11:58 GMTWhat Will Define Tech Recruitment in 2026? Introduction The New Baseline In 2026, tech recruitment stands at a pivotal crossroads. The question is no longer just How fast can you hire? but How defensible, transparent, and trustworthy is your hiring process? The defining feature of tech recruitment in 2026 is ...https://www.brightpurple.co.uk/blog/view/137/tech-recruitment-in-2026.aspxhttps://www.brightpurple.co.uk/blog/view/137/tech-recruitment-in-2026.aspxWed, 07 Jan 2026 09:00:00 GMTSalary alone is no longer enough to attract the top talent. They are increasingly looking for workplaces that offer purpose, flexibility and a well-rounded package of benefits that support their lifestyle, values, and long-term goals. At BrightPurple we've seen first hand how companies that go beyond the basics of compensation ...https://www.brightpurple.co.uk/blog/view/135/the-ultimate-guide-to-company-benefits.aspxhttps://www.brightpurple.co.uk/blog/view/135/the-ultimate-guide-to-company-benefits.aspxMon, 24 Nov 2025 09:00:00 GMTThe use of AI during the hiring process has its advantages and disadvantages, both from the candidate s perspective, as well as from the perspective of the hiring company. Here at Bright Purple, we are paying particular attention to the ethical use of AI in recruitment. Our recent poll on ...https://www.brightpurple.co.uk/blog/view/134/data-privacy-and-consent-concerns-around-the-use-of-artificial-intelligence-ai-in-recruitment.aspxhttps://www.brightpurple.co.uk/blog/view/134/data-privacy-and-consent-concerns-around-the-use-of-artificial-intelligence-ai-in-recruitment.aspxThu, 13 Nov 2025 14:54:20 GMTThere was a time, not all that long ago, when a CV was the centrepiece of any job application. A neatly formatted document, usually no longer than two pages, listing your qualifications, work history and maybe a few interests to round it out. You emailed it to a hiring manager ...https://www.brightpurple.co.uk/blog/view/133/are-cvs-becoming-outdated.aspxhttps://www.brightpurple.co.uk/blog/view/133/are-cvs-becoming-outdated.aspxTue, 15 Jul 2025 10:02:00 GMTCovid-19 has caused so much pain and suffering across the globe. First and foremost, we must acknowledge that this disease is a genuine killer and despite its impact on business, the real tragedy is the impact it is having on innocent people all over the world. That being said, we ...https://www.brightpurple.co.uk/blog/view/132/covid-19-business-change-for-good.aspxhttps://www.brightpurple.co.uk/blog/view/132/covid-19-business-change-for-good.aspxTue, 09 Jun 2020 09:45:00 GMTAs we step into a new era shaped by rapid technological progress, the UK tech sector finds itself at the forefront of global innovation. With advancements in data science, cloud computing, artificial intelligence AI and automation reshaping industries at an unprecedented pace, there has never been a more exciting time ...https://www.brightpurple.co.uk/blog/view/131/why-the-uk-tech-sector-is-set-to-lead-the-next-wave-of-innovation.aspxhttps://www.brightpurple.co.uk/blog/view/131/why-the-uk-tech-sector-is-set-to-lead-the-next-wave-of-innovation.aspxMon, 18 Aug 2025 07:56:00 GMTI know my employees don't follow security best practices, but I don't know how to enforce them. If that thought has been weighing on your mind, you're not alone. It's frustrating, isn't it? You invest in security measures, send out policies, maybe even hold a training session or two, and ...https://www.brightpurple.co.uk/blog/view/130/cybersecurity-from-hassle-to-habit.aspxhttps://www.brightpurple.co.uk/blog/view/130/cybersecurity-from-hassle-to-habit.aspxThu, 27 Mar 2025 09:03:00 GMT