Wellbeing schemes 'improve absence rates'
Date: June 11, 2010
The benefits of offering wellbeing schemes have been highlighted by one employment expert.Bosses are investing more in the health of their freelance contractors and permanent staff and taking absen...
Firms 'reluctant' to up recruitment
Date: June 11, 2010
Businesses remain cautious about taking on new members of staff as the economy recovers, one industry expert has said.Those that are hiring are doing so reluctantly, according to Andrew Hawes, dire...
Recruiters urged to treat interviewees well
Date: June 11, 2010
Recruiters taking on freelance contractors have been reminded that interviewees could also be customers and so must be treated well to avoid any damage to the brand.There is no excuse to not commun...
Public sector benefits 'set to be reduced'
Date: June 11, 2010
Public sector benefits are likely to be reduced in the coming years, according to one investment expert.The end seems to be near for public-funded pensions, said Laith Khalaf, pensions analyst at H...
Freelance contractors reminded to sort finances carefully
Date: June 10, 2010
Professional contractors, especially those just starting out in self-employment, must ensure they keep their finances in order, it has been advised.There are dangers associated with using the same ...
IR35 'monster' should be slayed, says expert
Date: June 09, 2010
The demise of IR35 would be good news for contractor umbrella companies and freelancers, and should happen soon, it has been said.IR35 legislation creates uncertainty and hinders financial strategy...
Staff demand remains strong, report shows
Date: June 09, 2010
The latest Report on Jobs from the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) and KPMG has revealed a rise in permanent and temporary staff placements for the tenth consecutive month in May.A f...
Contractor umbrella companies 'can aid home workers'
Date: June 08, 2010
Employers, including contractor umbrella companies, can take steps to boost productivity among home workers, it has been advised.Working away from the office is not the ideal solution for everyone ...
CIOT: Tax law changes needed
Date: June 08, 2010
The way tax law changes are implement needs to be improved, according to the Chartered Institute of Taxation (CIOT).It is calling for a wide-ranging debate on reforming of the way tax law is made, ...
Avoid World Cup employment issues, contractor umbrella companies advised
Date: June 07, 2010
Contract umbrella companies and other small employers have been advised on how to avoid employment issues during the World Cup.The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) and Abbey Legal Protection ha...
Retirement age scrapping 'brings four issues to address'
Date: June 07, 2010
PAYE umbrella companies and other employers have four issues to deal with from the phasing out of the current default retirement age, it has been pointed out.Business consultancy Mercer said challe...
Red tape cuts 'good news for umbrella companies'
Date: June 07, 2010
The government's proposals to slash red tape are welcome news for contractor umbrella companies and other small firms, the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has said.According to figures from th...
PAYE umbrella companies 'must be aware of NEST rules'
Date: June 04, 2010
All employers, including PAYE umbrella companies' must ensure they understand the implications of the National Employment Savings Trust (NEST) rules, it has been advised.Under the pensions reform,...
Umbrella companies urged to follow business blueprint
Date: June 04, 2010
Businesses, including umbrella companies, could reap huge benefits by implementing a blueprint developed by the Warwick Business School, it has been suggested.The school's report, commissioned by R...
Flexible working is common sense, umbrella companies told
Date: June 04, 2010
Umbrella companies and other employees have been reminded that flexible working can boost their business.Flexibility can help the business run smoothly, explained Stephen Alambritis, spokesperson f...
PAYE umbrella companies 'still need more flexibility regarding retirement ages'
Date: June 03, 2010
Progress on changes to the retirement age has been welcomed, but more flexibility is needed for PAYE umbrella companies and other employers, it has been suggested.Phasing out the default retirement...
Queen's Speech 'has pros and cons for umbrella companies'
Date: June 03, 2010
The new bills outlined in the Queen's Speech last week have positive and negative connotations for umbrella companies and professional contractors, it has been said.Outlining the legislative timeta...
Staff communication and engagement 'key to surviving recession'
Date: June 03, 2010
Umbrella companies and other employers have revealed that good communication and engagement with staff are the key to safeguarding jobs in a recession.According to a report by the CBI and recruitme...
Engineering contractors 'not seeing sustainable products in the mainstream'
Date: June 02, 2010
Sustainable building products are not yet becoming more mainstream, meaning engineering contractors cannot make the most of the latest technological advances, according to one industry expert.Until...
Anti-union laws 'should be reviewed'
Date: June 02, 2010
The rules on workers' right to strike need to be reviewed, it has been suggested.Anti-union laws introduced from the 1980s onwards undermine the privilege of freelance contractors and other workers...
