THE LIQUID WORKFORCE.
the talent you need, without the risk
The Employment Rights Bill changes how UK employers hire.
The Liquid Workforce is a fully compliant employment model that removes risk, restores flexibility, and gives you access to proven, quality talent from the military community.
the talent you need, without the risk
From April 2026 The Employment Rights Act will change how UK employers hire.
The Liquid Workforce is a fully compliant employment model that removes risk, restores flexibility, and gives you access to proven, quality talent from the military community.
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traditional hiring is now exposed
Traditional hiring was built for a different employment landscape.
From April 2026, UK employers face:
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Day-one employment rights
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Increased Employer National Insurance
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Rising minimum wage and pension costs
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Less margin for error if a hire doesn't work out
A bad hire, a compliance mistake, or the need to scale down quickly can now trigger cost and liability far earlier than before. Under the new rules, flexibility means agility.
the liquid workforce isn't a staffing service - it's a risk shield
The Liquid Workforce separates talent from employment risk.
You get immediate access to skilled, pre-vetted professionals - without placing them directly on your payroll. We employ the worker, manage the compliance, and absorb the employment risk.
Meaning:
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No day-one rights exposure
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No tribunal risk landing on your desk
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No HR compliance headaches
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No long-term liability if priorities change
WHY PARTNER WITH RFS?
We’re the UK’s leading military families organisation with a proven track record of delivery for major employers.
Founded and run by military families—we understand the community, and we understand what businesses need to grow.
As well as:
9,000+ vetted candidates in our pipeline
55k+ reach across the military community
Trusted partners including Tesco, Virgin Red, Rolls-Royce, QinetiQ, BAE and MOD
End-to-end support across recruitment, onboarding and retention
Measurable impact reporting for ESG and social value frameworks
the real cost of a direct hire in 2026
direct hire
Liquid workforce
Recruitment fees (15-25% of salary)
We pay National Insurance (including increases)
Employer National Insurance (up to 15%)
We handle pension auto-enrolment
Pension contributions (minimum 3%)
We manage all HR compliance
HR admin and compliance time
We carry employment risk
Hidden cost of a bad hire (estimated 3x salary)
We manage contracts and day-one rights
Tribunal risk if it goes wrong (avg £15-30k)
You can sale up or down as needed
You get proven, pre-vetted talent
the real cost of a direct hire in 2026
direct hire
Liquid workforce
Recruitment fees (15-25% of salary)
We pay National Insurance (including increases)
Employer National Insurance (up to 15%)
We handle pension auto-enrolment
Pension contributions (minimum 3%)
We manage all HR compliance
HR admin and compliance time
We carry employment risk
Hidden cost of a bad hire (estimated 3x salary)
We manage contracts and day-one rights
Tribunal risk if it goes wrong (avg £15-30k)
You can sale up or down as needed
You get proven, pre-vetted talent
how it works
Step 1
Tell us what you need
Project work, interim cover, specialist support or flexible capacity
Step 2
We match you with quality talent
From our pool of pre-vetted military connected professionals, ready to deliver from day one
Step 3
We handle the risk
We employ the worker, manage payroll, contracts and compliance. You focus on the outcomes.
how it works
Step 1
Tell us what you need
Project work, interim cover, specialist support or flexible capacity
Step 2
We match you with quality talent
From our pool of pre-vetted military connected professionals, ready to deliver from day one
Step 3
We handle the risk
We employ the worker, manage payroll, contracts and compliance. You focus on the outcomes.
the liquid workforce is trusted because it works
When Virgin Red partnered with RFS they saw:
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96% increase in productivity within three months
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Faster delivery during a critical growth phase
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High-quality talent without adding internal risk
99% of our Liquid Workforce placements are offered permanent roles - because performance proved the value.
the liquid workforce is trusted because it works
When Virgin Red partnered with RFS they saw:
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96% increase in productivity within three months
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Faster delivery during a critical growth phase
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High-quality talent without adding internal risk
99% of our Liquid Workforce placements are offered permanent roles - because
performance proved the value.