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Government fails its own IR35 Test

• IR35 rules are notoriously difficult to get to grips with – even the lawmakers are getting them wrong. • Brexit is creating caution in recruitment. But are we all suffering the affects of fatigue? • A good candidate experience can make or break any recruitment agency. We look at why slow online applications could […]

Government Cuts SME incentives

• The UK Government moves to cut incentives for the self-employed, and small business owners. Find out how this could impact agile recruiters in more ways than one. • New employment data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) tell us what we already knew. Talent pools are growing thinner, while vacancies continue to rise. […]

Temp or Perm? A Recruitment Puzzle | Recruiters Weekly News

• A Federal ruling in Australia adds to the debate around employment statuses for unsecured workers. As roles become increasingly flexible, is a one-size-fits-all solution likely to be found? • Complaints are on the rise in the recruitment sector. But does the data show genuine dissatisfaction with agencies – or does it simply mean that […]

Tribunal guidance on Employment Status | Recruiters Weekly News

• An appeals tribunal clarifies the employment status of flexible workers. • Britain’s healthcare sector is suffering from a GP crisis. • Could Australia’s doctors provide the remedy for Britain’s ailing NHS? Employment Law: Agency employment status ruling An appeal ruling by an employment tribunal has helped to clarify employment statuses for temporary and agency […]

CEST la vie: IR35 confusion

• Who is liable for IR35 tax bills? A new report passes a damning verdict on the Government’s own self-assessment toolkit. • No reason to panic, says CEO, as Capita reports significant fall in profits • Which positions do recruiters find the hardest to fill? New data from the American jobs market may provide UK […]

Full disclosure in the privacy age

• What should recruiters report of a candidate’s background? A court ruling may provide legal guidance for recruiters battling to meet full disclosure obligations in the GDPR age. • Which British cities underpay their staff? • The saga of the PageUp data breach continues to make data security waves. Legal guidance for recruiters on criminal […]

Recruitment: Rights and Obligations

• The Association of Professional Staffing Companies (APSCo) has stepped in ahead of planned changes to IR35 tax laws for the gig economy. • Confronting Brexit: Home Office provides assistance to EU workers. • Google for Jobs: How it will impact Britain’s online jobs market. • How do recruiters find growth? Our new guide examines […]

Welcome to the flexible workforce

• The tech sector boasts Britain’s most flexible workforce. Here’s what recruiters need to know as they nurture key talent. • Are Australian enterprises leaving money on the table by shunning big data? And what can the countries recruiters do to help? • A round-up of government data exposes the extent of Britain’s skills gap. […]