It’s estimated that there are now over 500 umbrella companies operating in the UK, servicing around half a million freelancers and contractors every year – that’s 15% of the total workforce. Most umbrella companies typically offer full employment benefits to workers, as well as dealing with...
As the seasons turn and we look forward to a brand new year, we cast our minds ahead to try and predict what will be the most popular contracting roles in 2024. Contracting as a career There are 32.88 million working people in the UK (May to...
Staying compliant when dealing with umbrella companies is one of the most pressing issues facing recruitment professionals today. With hard-working recruiters already dealing with multiple examples of legislation regarding their own professional conduct and standards, ensuring compliance when dealing with umbrella companies can add an...
Umbrella companies have been with us for around 20 years, and in that time they’ve helped millions of contractors, and thousands of recruitment agencies and end-clients get on with the business of work. Despite most people knowing what an umbrella company is and does, there...
Employment legislation is a complex and ever-changing area of UK law. From GDPR to the Equality Act, from the National Minimum Wage to Agency Worker Regulations, the rules are in place to protect candidates, recruitment agents and employers alike. But keeping on top of the...
A huge part of your job as a recruiter is using effective communication. You liaise with end-clients to establish their precise recruitment needs, you discuss roles with candidates to discover if they’re suitable, and you build relationships with contractors to ensure that they’ll be happy...
Good relationships are the foundation of business, helping them to thrive more effectively in an atmosphere of encouragement and support. So, it’s vital to get things right. Here we look at how you, as an end client or a recruitment agent, can foster a good...
Managing your Preferred Supplier Lists (PSLs) is a vital part of any Managing Director’s role in a recruitment agency. Your clients, contractors and staff rely on your judgement and the decisions you take when you partner with outside entities. Here we look at what you...
Your recruitment agency plays a vital part in the UK economy – linking employers to employees at a time of a national skills shortage within a candidate-driven market. Providing the best possible service to tempt those candidates into applying for your clients’ vacancies is, naturally,...
HMRC is continuing to clamp down on the use and promotion of tax avoidance models which are still rife in the contracting industry. One of the biggest challenges to the contracting sector has been knowing or identifying which payroll services are compliant with tax legislation. HMRC...
