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RISK & COMPLIANCE PODCAST
In my Podcast with Seb Maley and Sam Cox at Qdos Contractor, we discussed in-depth many risk and compliance challenges that recruiters face.

Stephen Rookes, Business Advisor
May 19, 20241 min read
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Conquered the Yorkshire Three Peaks (Almost Didn't !)
I finished the iconic Yorkshire 3 Peaks fell race, it was an emotional rollercoaster - as I only just avoided elimination by 3 Minutes

Stephen Rookes, Business Advisor
May 3, 20242 min read
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Recruitment Contract Risk Management Training
Having a strong understanding of risk management in recruitment contracts is crucial.

Stephen Rookes, Business Advisor
Apr 22, 20241 min read
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A Thought-provoking Discussion on Risk Management
I recently had the pleasure of participating in a podcast discussing the crucial topic of risk management in recruitment contracts.

Stephen Rookes, Business Advisor
Apr 5, 20241 min read
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Key to safely completing the Yorkshire 3 Peaks was preparing my Risk Mitigation Plan
I recently spent two days of intensive training in the Yorkshire Dales. The epic running adventure covered over 34 miles & 6,500 feet.

Stephen Rookes, Business Advisor
Apr 1, 20241 min read
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WITNESSING A DREAM TAKE FLIGHT
Emily & I celebrated her success over lunch, as she has now landed a dream job at a prestigious law firm.

Stephen Rookes, Business Advisor
Mar 21, 20241 min read
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Is “DEAL FATIGUE” Killing Your Contract Negotiations ?
This week I want to talk about excessive redlining of contracts - the silent killer of negotiations.

Stephen Rookes, Business Advisor
Mar 13, 20241 min read
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EMBRACE THE BAD WEATHER 🌧 FOR PROFESSIONAL GROWTH
I love lacing up my running shoes on a perfect day. But what about when it's snowing - I’m tempted to reach for the snooze button.

Stephen Rookes, Business Advisor
Mar 13, 20242 min read
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Spring Budget 2024: A 'main event' for tech jobs, which falls flat for 'sidelined' IT contractors
In this article from Free-Work, I speak about how the Spring Budget did little for professional contractors.

Stephen Rookes, Business Advisor
Mar 13, 20241 min read
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Spring Budget 2024: Hunt ignores off-payroll rule concerns from MPs, by going silent on IR35
This article from Contractor UK quotes my concerns that IR35 was not addressed in the Spring Budget.

Stephen Rookes, Business Advisor
Mar 13, 20241 min read
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DON'T MISS THE OPPORTUNITY
It is essential not to overlook the importance of how you handle the negotiation of liability clauses in your recruitment contracts.

Stephen Rookes, Business Advisor
Mar 1, 20241 min read
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PUSHING OUR LIMITS
I get excited for race day. Pushing our limits, facing competition, and experiencing race-day pressure can unlock new levels of performance.

Stephen Rookes, Business Advisor
Feb 25, 20241 min read
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Supercharge your Contract Negotiations
Those companies who have built a strong partnership approach between their Sales and Legal Teams leverage a competitive advantage

Stephen Rookes, Business Advisor
Feb 15, 20241 min read
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TAMING THE INNER CHIMP 🐵
The Chimp Management Mind Model was transformational for me. It helped me navigate conflictual situations.

Stephen Rookes, Business Advisor
Feb 11, 20242 min read
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ANNOUNCING SRC's STRATEGY FOR 2024
I am celebrating SRC's first anniversary. Looking back, I am proud of the positive impact that SRC has had on the success of its clients.

Stephen Rookes, Business Advisor
Feb 4, 20241 min read
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LOVE IS IN THE AIR 😍
With just One Day to go before SRC’s first anniversary, I want to dedicate this Blog to my Family, in particular my wife Jo

Stephen Rookes, Business Advisor
Feb 4, 20241 min read
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PEOPLE DO BUSINESS WITH PEOPLE
In a digital age driven by algorithms and automation, it's easy to forget the fundamental truth of business: people do business with people.

Stephen Rookes, Business Advisor
Feb 4, 20241 min read
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SRC's Legal Intern
As SRC continued to expand, I decided it was time to delegate a proportion of the legal research that is conducted to support clients

Stephen Rookes, Business Advisor
Jan 29, 20241 min read
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CLIENT TESTIMONIALS
SRC’s Value Proposition of adding shareholder value has been recognised by its client, as reflected in these testimonials.

Stephen Rookes, Business Advisor
Jan 26, 20242 min read
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Using Risk Management as a ‘Business Enabler’
Challenging the perception that risk management can be counterproductive and inhibit winning business.

Stephen Rookes, Business Advisor
Jan 26, 20241 min read
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