Viridian - new client

The UK's leading procurer of temporary agency labour has revealed another major new client within the social housing sector, Viridian Housing.

Providing at least 16,000 homes for more than 30,000 people across the UK, Viridian currently operate with a sizeable temporary agency workforce.

By managing Viridian agency suppliers and providing access to their unique timesheet and invoice-processing system, e-tips®, de Poel are set to improve efficiencies as well as reduce the direct and indirect cost of temporary agency labour.

They also promise to improve the quality of staff employed and relieve the heavy administration burden of taking on temporary workers.

Founded in 1945, Viridian has grown rapidly to provide housing to those most in need including families, retirement housing, care homes, hostels and key worker and student accommodation. Their aim is to provide quality homes for our residents to make most of their lives.

Femi Olatidoye, head of human resources at Viridian was delighted with the new partnership, saying: "Viridian values the importance of temporary labour in terms of flexibility, and de Poel's expertise has opened up a world of opportunity to make both direct and indirect savings over the coming months and years.

"We were particularly impressed with their knowledge of the agency marketplace and influence within the recruitment industry, which is extremely valuable to us as part of our overall strategy to reduce administrative costs."

de Poel CEO, Matthew Sanders, said: "Effective management of agency staff is particularly important for large companies, especially during demanding periods.

"We are delighted to be working with a social business such as Viridian."