Although the Conservatives were somewhat reluctant to join the other political parties in promising an IR35 review, their win will at least remove some of the uncertainty surrounding the off-payroll reforms for contractors in April next year. The landslide vote looks likely to bolster the party’s belief in its own policies, and with the new legislation ready to go, it’s unlikely that a review will bring about major changes.…
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HSBC contractors working through the recruitment outsource agency Resource Solutions have been told that they must go onto the agency’s payroll or leave. Resource Solutions supply contractors working within HSBC’s Global Banking and Markets (GB&M) division, which helps businesses to establish international trade relations.…
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Contractors work across all sectors, which means that they need access to a broad range of tools. As well as industry-specific kit, contractors have different administrative needs depending on whether they’re working through a limited company or an umbrella company.…
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A number of workforce studies show that contracting has an increasingly fundamental role to play, both in facilitating economic growth and providing people with the opportunity to achieve a good work/life balance. In this article, Contracting Wise looks at five hot trends that will shape the contracting world of tomorrow.…
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A number of industry bodies are calling on HMRC to account for their recent actions towards contractors. Since reforms to the off-payroll rules were introduced last April, the contracting sector has come in for some heavy-handed treatment from HMRC in a so-called ‘compliancy’ campaign that many have likened to “witch-hunting.”…
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Advances in cloud computing and software mean that new technologies such as AI and blockchain are set to hit the mainstream by 2020 like never before. These so called ‘disruptive technologies’ have the ability to radically impact the business landscape, making tangible changes to the way we live and work.…
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Although the contracting sector offers many rewards, the decision to leave the security and benefits of full-time employment isn’t one that should be made without careful consideration. While prospective contractors stand to gain greater flexibility and the chance to increase their take-home pay, contracting usually involves added responsibilities as well as a degree of risk that some people can find stressful.…
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Five Christmas gift ideas for your favourite contractors
1. When it comes to Christmas gifts, contractors are just as likely to appreciate a box of chocolates or a cosy pair of slippers as the next person. But with a little creative thinking, we’ve come up with five gift ideas that could help make their work life that little bit easier, meaning that you can keep the chocolates for yourself….…
As a contractor, it can be easy to get caught in a cycle of finding a client, completing an assignment and getting paid. Although specialised knowledge can be lucrative, narrowing your field of experience by constantly repeating the same work cycle can be risky.…
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Contracting with an agency is very popular with contractors. It’s an option that takes the hassle out of finding and securing contracts, as well as reducing or completely removing the time spent out of work between contracts.
Whether you’re considering contracting, are fairly new to it, or have lots of experience, if you’re not already using a recruitment agency you may be wondering if it could be a good option for you.…
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