As a Contractor, Do I Get a Pension?
Investing in your future has always been a good idea, and pensions are an obvious way to start. The earlier you start saving, the easier it will be to
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Save up to 10% on Back-to-School Supplies with Orange Genie Companion!
The end of summer is just a few weeks away, and we know that sending the kids back to school comes with a whole host of expenses, so we wanted to draw
Why Does My Umbrella Company Payslip Look Different?
Umbrella company pay is simple once you understand it, but your pay documents can take some getting used to, particularly if you’re coming from
Why It’s Better for Contractors to Stick with One Umbrella Company
One of the benefits of contracting is that you decide when and where you work, and for many contractors that means working for more than one client,
How our Umbrella Company Employees Can Make the Most of Our Discount Outlet This Summer
We’re justifiably proud of our Discount Outlet. It contains discounts and cashback on literally thousands of products and services, designed to help
Consultation on Umbrella Company Regulation
On 6th June 2023, the Government published their long-awaited response to their call for evidence in the umbrella company market. The response
Rejected Candidates - How to Look After Them and Why They're Important
How do you treat your unsuccessful candidates? Most recruiters understand the need to treat everyone well, but with so many candidates reporting that
Improve your Social Medial Game – A Guide for Recruiters
As a recruitment consultant it’s almost certain that you use a number of different social media platforms for work, but are you getting the best out
Recruiting Contractors When Candidates are Scarce
In most sectors, the UK contracting market has been in a “candidate led” condition for some time now, and most recruitment agencies are familiar with
Umbrella Company Compliance - Why and How to Vet Your Umbrella Partners
Umbrella company employment is usually a positive thing for recruitment agencies and their contractors, but working with the wrong umbrella can do you
How GDPR Affects Recruiters
Your recruitment business is responsible for collecting, storing and verifying a large amount of sensitive information about your candidates and your
Tax Avoidance Schemes - What Recruiters Need to Know
Whenever there is financial pressure on contractors, we see an increase in activity from tax avoidance schemes, many of them calling themselves
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Reform of Holiday Pay for Irregular Hours and Part-Year Workers
The Government has announced changes to the rules surrounding holiday pay for irregular hours and part-year workers, which will come into effect from
Recruiters: How to Get your Contractors Paid by Your Umbrella Company
Umbrella employment is generally simple and registration should be quick and easy, but there are some things that your umbrella needs to do before
How Important is it to Pay Your Contractors Quickly?
Paying contractors quickly is often listed as a selling point for umbrella companies, and we know that when new contractors join an umbrella, they’re