The number of temporary employees in the UK increased by 9.16% on a seasonally adjusted basis to a total of approximately 1.71 million for the three-month period from October 2021 through December 2021 when compared to the same period a year ago, according to the Office for National Statistics.When compared to the previous three-month period ended November 2021, the number of temporary employees saw an uptick of 1.88%Temporary workers are self-identified when surveyed by the ONS, and … [Read more...]
Supermarket hiring boom
Some of Britain’s biggest supermarket chains are recruiting thousands of workers to help cover the busy Christmas period. With last year’s Christmas effectively cancelled for many, customers are expected to splash out on big celebrations this year.Asda has announced plans to recruit 15,000 temporary workers for the festive period, with roles covering checkouts, shop floor and home delivery. Around 500 roles are based in Asda’s depots and 1,500 for home delivery driver positions. Asda has … [Read more...]
EU Settlement Scheme – Deadline Fast Approaching
The EU Settlement Scheme deadline of 30th June 2021 is fast approaching.Please see below details from the Government of who should apply and how and here is the link to the Government website to start your application:Apply to the EU Settlement Scheme (settled and pre-settled status) Skip to contents of guideContents1. Overview 2. Who should apply 3. What you’ll get 4. What you'll need to apply 5. Applying for your children 6. Apply to the EU Settlement Scheme 7. If … [Read more...]
Umbrella Company or PAYE?
Understand the difference and find out which is the right option for you. Opting to work through an umbrella company is an increasingly popular payroll option in the UK for temporary workers and contractors. However, the understanding of what this actually means for workers is still largely misunderstood. This article aims to highlight in simple terms the differences between umbrella companies and agency PAYE systems; their functions and how worker payroll is processed. This article … [Read more...]