Much has happened over the last 12 months – we have had a coronation, a cancellation and a Covid-19 inquiry. As 2023 comes to an end and we head into a new year, we look ahead to anticipate what 2024 might bring for contractors, recruiters...
The Government’s Check Employment Status for Tax tool, CEST, has come under some criticism over recent years, with claims that its determinations are inaccurate, generalist, or simply incorrect. However, if you’ve chosen to work as a contractor you’ll have to go through the process in...
One of the most frequent pieces of feedback we receive from recruiters is how to explain the payroll process to the contractors they deal with on a daily basis. Here we’ve put together a simple guide for recruiters to describe the process and how they...
As the Managing Director of a recruitment company, or as someone responsible for making important decisions, your reputation is front of mind every time you make a choice about which companies you partner with. This is especially true when it comes to umbrella companies, some...
The majority of end-clients rely on recruitment agencies to recommend umbrella companies to their contractors, but if you’re in the veterinary sector that responsibility can fall to you. Here we look at what due diligence you should be performing to ensure that the umbrella company your...
As a recruiter you’ll understand the importance of building business relationships that last. One of the most important elements in these partnerships is trust, especially when it comes to other people’s money. When you partner with an umbrella company, it’s your responsibility to ensure that...
If you’re new to contracting, or simply want to be more informed about how to get the most out of your work, a thorough understanding of the supply chain is vital. Here we take an overview of the whole process to help you make more...
