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The big workplace trend that no one is talking about
The latest employment figures highlight a shifting trend, calling for updates to the workforce rulebook to address the inevitable factor we all face: ageing
Ageing is the great equaliser in the workplace. That may sound like an oxymoron…
You’re never too busy to start a side hustle. Just ask Donald Trump
In what might be the least shocking news to come out of the US 2024 Presidential Election Circus, former President Donald Trump has added another feather to his red “Make America Great Again” cap—by launching a fresh side hustle: selling…
What could happen if freelancers hop on the corporate “greedflation” gravy train?
As inflation skyrockets, some corporations are inflating prices beyond their costs—a practice now dubbed "Greedflation." But should freelancers start adopting “greedflation” tactics, demanding higher rates as a hedge against rising living…
Will Labour Take Away Our Right to Be Self-Employed?
As freelancers, sole traders, and agency contractors, we are often caught in the crossfire of new government policies that aim to reshape the workforce.
With Labour’s plans for a new industrial strategy, announced by Chancellor of the…
UK Budget: Recruiters warn contractors, clients and umbrella companies to brace for harsh landing
Recruitment agencies and contractors alike are bracing themselves as the new government's Budget proposals loom large, with potential changes that could drastically alter the recruitment landscape.
Mary Maguire, Managing Director at…
What to expect and do if you’re fired and rehired
As a fixed-term contractor, you might someday face dismissal and re-engagement (commonly known as "fire and rehire") if your employer seeks to change your terms and conditions of employment. This practice often arises when an employer…
The thrill of creating a secret legacy even your family don’t know about
The concept of a "legacy" often evokes images of grand gestures and public recognition. We tend to associate it with the twilight years, a final act before the curtain falls. But what if legacies could be built in secret, nurtured quietly…
Eurovision’s AI experiment shows how filmmakers can cut costs and go green
London-based filmmaker Matthew Blakemore has released a music video project showcasing the creative potential of AI-assisted video production.
'Glitter Tsunami' (Love, Peace & Sequins) shows us (in true cringeworthy…
Supreme Court Sends PGMOL Referees’ Tax Case Back to First Tribunal: What Freelancers Should…
Freelancers across the UK, particularly those working through limited companies, will want to pay close attention to the latest development in the long-running tax status case between the Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL)…
UK Recruitment Leaders Urge Government to Protect Temps and Contractors Amid Regulatory Concerns
Several UK recruitment bodies, including the Association of Labour Providers (ALP), Association of Professional Staffing Companies (APSCo), Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC), and The Employment Agents Movement (TEAM), have…