Procurer of temporary agency labour de Poel has signed up social housing provider Viridian Housing.

De Poel will manage Viridian agency suppliers and provide access to its timesheet and invoice-processing system e-tips.

Femi Olatidoye, head of HR at Viridian, says: “We were particularly impressed with its 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 chief executive, Matthew Sanders, adds: “Effective management of agency staff is particularly important for large companies, especially during demanding periods.”