AI in recruitment: should candidates start to worry?
True AI tools are getting better and better. But what role should they play in recruitment?
Artificial intelligence and automation are not new concepts to the recruitment industry. They've been around for a few years. But with all the!-->!-->!-->…
A new tech freelance job platform is on the scene
Q&A
A new on-demand tech freelancer job platform called Gigged.AI has launched. Katherine Steiner-Dicks asks its CEO Rich Wilson some detailed questions to see if the HR tech startup is just another freelancer platform or one that!-->!-->!-->…
Why is IR35 so scary for contractors?
IR35 outstrips tax increases and cost of living as contractors’ biggest concern for 2023
Despite inflation reaching a 41-year high recently and the raft of tax freezes and tax hikes to be introduced in the 2023/24 tax year, the IR35!-->!-->!-->…
Contractor holiday pay: does it have to be this complicated?
Government’s holiday pay consultation "step in the right direction" but confusion likely to remain, say umbrella company experts
A government consultation on how holiday pay entitlement should be calculated for temporary,!-->!-->!-->…
Government IR35 study reveals extra taxes likely being raised “unfairly”
OPINION
Following the publication of the government and HMRC joint report on the introduction of IR35 reform in the private and voluntary sectors, IR35 experts have highlighted what they see as a "red herring" which indicates that!-->!-->!-->…
Royal artist hit with 7-year ban from trading after Bounce Back Loan abuse
An artist with Royal, political and sports celebrity connections has been caught abusing a BounceBack Loan. The Insolvency Service says the case is a warning that there are consequences following disqualification which is a lengthy!-->…
“Incoherent policy” leaves freelancers out in the cold says Bectu
Bectu gives evidence in parliament on freelancer and self-employment issues
Head of Bectu Philippa Childs has attended parliament to give evidence to the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Select!-->!-->!-->…
HMRC clamps down on tax repayment agents but are contractors protected?
Are tax repayment agents worth the risk and "convenience"?
After receiving thousands of complaints from taxpayers about unscrupulous tactics by tax repayment agents, HMRC is bringing in protections that will change the way tax repayment!-->!-->!-->…
Manifestation: how do you do it and make it work?
If you think the act of manifesting, or the science of making your dreams come true, is some new-age mumbo jumbo, you’re probably not alone. Many people probably think that. Some people may even feel emboldened enough to post on social!-->…
Recession To Spike Freelancer Numbers And Opportunities Says Recruiter
After the number of workers looking for freelance and contract roles more than trebled in 2022, a study reveals that the number of freelancers coming to market in 2023 could see even more growth as has been the case in previous recessions!-->…