The Royal Society of Arts (RSA) has published the results of a study it has carried out into self-employment. Entitled "7 portraits of modern work in the UK", it takes a close look at different segments of self-employment and pulls together the main concerns expressed by the workers surveyed. Below is the RSA's blog about the report, followed by a link to the report itself.We set out to find out how workers are faring both in terms of their experiences of economic security and the quality of … [Read more...]
2018: What lies ahead for recruitment?
The year ahead promises to be an eventful one in both the recruitment industry and the wider economy.For many recruiters, it is likely to be dominated by the potential implications of Brexit, with skills shortages a particular concern. "We know that EU workers are already leaving the country due to the uncertainties around their future status in the UK and that fewer are coming over from the continent," says Tom Hadley, director of policy at the REC. "If this continues, the pool of available … [Read more...]
Tax-Free Childcare: All you need to know about the new scheme
Thousands more families can now claim tax-free childcare - after the Government extended its Tax-Free Childcare scheme to children under nine.Here’s what you need to know.Why is this being introduced now?The government introduced Tax-Free Childcare in April 2017. This latest announcement is part of a continuing roll-out.So what’s changing?Some families currently get childcare vouchers through their employers to help towards costs, but from April 2018 this scheme will close to … [Read more...]
Carry on company! Techies behind naughtiest ‘Ltd’ names
Over the years, our we've seen some pretty weird and wonderful company names - but we don't often come across any that are just plain rude! However, Companies House does - and some of the cheekiest names submitted to them have just been published. Be warned - if you're easily offended, then the article below is not for you!Folk in the consulting and IT community are behind some of the naughtiest names for companies that have been REJECTED.Fancy a call-out from Sod I.T. Systems Ltd? Dare … [Read more...]
How your imminent self-assessment is affected by your set-up
If you're a contractor and you haven't yet submitted your self-assessment to HMRC, then you need to get going - the deadline is midnight on January 30th. With all the recent changes to the rules, there are sure to be many people scratching their heads as they struggle with their returns. You can find some useful information videos on YouTube, and the following article provides some extremely valuable advice.With the starting pistol of 2018 now well and truly fired, countless contractors … [Read more...]
What needs to happen to IR35 in 2018
The imposition of the updated IR35 off-payroll rules on the public sector in April last year has had a significant, and many would argue disastrous, effect on contractors and the organisations using their services. For months, speculation has been rife that the Government's next step will be to extend the rules into the private sector. Many feared that this could happen in 2018 - but now it appears that this year will instead be spent in 'careful consultation'.Whilst we await further … [Read more...]
Strap yourself in for another eventful year!
First of all, as this is our first post of 2018, a Happy New Year to all our followers and readers! Whatever you did over the break, we hope you managed to relax, have fun and recharge the batteries.Get ready for another 12 months of turbulence and change!So, after the roller-coaster ride of 2017, what can we expect from 2018? In these crazy times, it’s impossible to make any firm predictions about anything – even on who will be running the country by the end of the year or where we’ll … [Read more...]
Hammond schedules Spring Statement 2018
The government’s Spring 2018 “Statement” - not Budget - has been timetabled by the chancellor for Tuesday March 13th 2018.The distinction that the statement is not a Budget, nor a fiscal event, was made by Philip Hammond to MPs on the Treasury Select Committee.It follows his pledge at Autumn Statement 2016 that, to make life easier for businesses and other taxpayers, there will be no further Budgets in the Spring, only the Autumn.But the March statement is still an opportunity for Mr … [Read more...]
Healthier signs for umbrella companies in the NHS
A report in Recruiter yesterday on the future use of umbrella companies in health service staffing indicates that NHS Improvement (NHSI) is taking into consideration what we and the FCSA have been saying all along: firstly, umbrella companies provide an essential service for many NHS workers, and secondly, there’s a key difference between the numerous non-compliant umbrellas that have piled into the sector and reputable, fully-compliant companies such as ePayMe."Like agencies, umbrellas have … [Read more...]
Supply meets demand: the revolutionary new way for schools to find temporary staff
ePayMe is delighted to recommend TempRocket - the new online booking service for education supply staff - to all our clients and website visitors.Using TempRocket is a clear benefit for all parties involved – agencies, teachers and schools – and we’re getting great feedback from all our contacts who have signed up with the service. Online is clearly the way to go for bookings in the temporary worker sector!To find out more or to register straight away, visit the TempRocket … [Read more...]