Two-thirds of contract workers look to go perm
Two-thirds (65%) of the UK’s temporary and contract workers are currently thinking about moving to a permanent role. Many are changing recruitment agencies, too, finds a new survey
Survey shows building loyalty with talent requires more…
Majority of Gen Z is willing to work nights and weekends for higher pay. What about the Baby…
Gen Z vs Baby Boomers: the most common similarities and differences
Politics, travel, work and climate change are the areas that both Gen Z and Boomers have the most in commonA common misconception for Gen Z is that they are lazy, while…
Freelancers now represent 46.5% of the global workforce – isn’t it about time they were…
One in three freelancers feel they are unrecognised as significant contributors to the economy
Freelance job site Fiverr and Freelancers Union have launched the Freelancer Wellness Fund in recognition of the contributions freelancers…
How to boost your freelance business when inflation is on the rise
For many freelancers, inflation has forced them to adapt their business strategy to safeguard themselves against higher costs.
Food and non-alcoholic beverage prices rose by 14.6% in the 12 months to September 2022, up from 13.1% in…
“Policymakers have been ignoring freelancers for far too long”: third of Europe’s…
Third Of Freelancers Struggling To Pay Their Bills Amidst Cost-Of-Living Crisis, Study Finds
It would seem UK freelancers are not the only ones in Europe not being heard by workforce policymakers. With proposed workforce regulations…
Freelancers: get prepared for more fiscal U-turns, IR35 reform uncertainty
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The new Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, has revoked the repeal of the Off-payroll rules that were introduced in 2017 and 2021 to…
Mortgage nightmare: how millennial freelancers can avoid one
On average, mortgages cost £663 a month, with 16% of people paying over £1,000*.A Millennial buying the average house at the age of 30 today, with a 10% deposit, and a 6.07% mortgage would have a monthly payment of £1,706. Only 4% of…
Fail to register your business while trading? It could lead to prison sentences and an unlimited…
HMRC is cracking down on individuals who are trading without complying with anti-money laundering requirements. Estate agents are among the top offenders, according to a new report. With more umbrella company contractors looking to go…
44% of sales professionals experience burnout. Could freelance sales agents come to the rescue?
A new survey finds that almost half of permanent Salesforce professionals have experienced burnout in their current role in the past year. How could freelance sales agents come in to give a helping hand to avoid a mass exodus of…
HMRC research into tax avoidance schemes branded “a waste of time”
OPINION
By Fred Dures, PayePass
HMRC’s commissioned research into disguised remuneration schemes has been described as a “waste of time” with the assessment of the impact of tax avoidance schemes failing to…