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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…
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…
UK Freelancers urged to secure projects before the October Budget. Here’s how to get started
This week's labour market data paints a picture of economic resilience and potential prosperity. With unemployment (4.1%) at its lowest since January, and real wage growth strong at 1.8%, the UK is witnessing a "Goldilocks" scenario as…
SEO-whiz shares tips to get noticed by recruiters
One freelancer shares their experience of signing up with one of Europe's largest freelance platforms but says the application process can be biased for those not proficient in Search Engine Optimisation
The freelance platform Malt, is…
Over-50s recruitment experts call out ageist career advice on jobs platform
While the latest tech trends and youthful energy often grab the spotlight, there's a hidden treasure trove of knowledge and experience waiting to be tapped by recruitment agencies and hiring companies: older freelancers. This is despite…
MAC Review Shakes Up IT Contractor Recruitment
The UK's Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) has been commissioned to review the IT and engineering sectors, causing ripples in the IT contractor recruitment landscape. The review will assess whether these sectors should be added to the…
“Ghost payroll”: new tax avoidance scheme coming after contractors and recruitment agencies
The contracting sector is constantly evolving, and unfortunately, not all developments are for the better. Professional Passport, a payment intermediary and umbrella compliance adviser, has sounded the alarm about a new form of tax…
Passionfruit recruitment: positive news for freelancers as recruitment platform secures $9m in…
Passionfruit, a recruitment platform connecting globally-based freelancers with equally international businesses, has raised $9 million in Series A funding round. The news is a positive sign for freelancers who want access to…
Want to grow your business? Start collaborating!
Freelancers increasingly turn to each other, forming dynamic teams to expand their skill sets, offer comprehensive services, and take on larger projects. We spoke with Bukki Adedapo, Fiverr’s International Expansion Leader, to gain…
How can recruitment agencies and hiring companies get the best out of neurodivergent candidates and…
New research by diversity and inclusion experts Pearn Kandola reveals a stark reality: half of neurodivergent job seekers feel unfairly treated during recruitment.
In this article, we explore strategies to eliminate bias, ensuring that…