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Why Recruiters Shouldn’t DIY IT & Finance with Mayachi & Avensys Tech | LIVE at Team Conference 2025

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Nitin speaks with Stewart Roberts of MAYACHI and Kan Mallawathantri of Avensys Tech at Team Conference 2025, exploring why recruiters shouldn't handle IT and finance operations themselves. The discussion centres on a common industry problem: recruiters spending time on back-office tasks instead of recruiting. Stewart and Kan explain the risks of DIY IT setups and poor financial management, sharing how outsourcing these functions can improve efficiency and reduce costs.

They discuss practical reasons to delegate IT, finance and operations, supported by real examples including one client who saved £55,000 by replacing internal inefficiencies with outsourced solutions. Kan explains how Avensys Tech helps recruiters simplify their tech stack and maximise ROI from tools like Microsoft 365. The conversation addresses common objections agencies raise about outsourcing, such as size constraints or existing supplier relationships, and why these shouldn't prevent exploring better scalable solutions.

Key takeaways

  • Recruiters waste time on IT and finance tasks instead of focusing on recruitment, their core strength.
  • Outsourcing IT, finance and back-office operations reduces costs, improves efficiency and strengthens cybersecurity.
  • One client saved £55,000 by replacing internal inefficiencies with vetted outsourced solutions.
  • Simplifying your tech stack and maximising ROI from existing tools like Microsoft 365 drives business growth.
  • Size and existing suppliers shouldn't prevent agencies from exploring smarter outsourcing approaches.

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