How will Brexit affect UK contractors in Europe
Currently EU Social Security Coordination rules ensure that, if you are a UK employer, with employees working in the EU, EEA or Switzerland, employees and employers are only subject to the social security regime of a single member state, in order to prevent any double charges on the same income. Regardless of where the employer is based, the contributions should be paid where the work is done.
Brexit – How can Businesses Prepare?
With only weeks to go until the UK officially leaves the EU, UK employers should prepare for a no-deal scenario and understand what affect a no-deal Brexit will have on their internationally mobile employees, in particular how it will affect their local social security contributions
FAQ for Talent Procurement Firms Deploying Independent Contractors in California
If you’re deploying independent contractors in California, you know how vigilant you need to be in order to ensure compliance and avoid misclassification. In an effort to protect labor, California has some of the most stringent legislation regarding independent contractors (ICs), also known as 1099 workers. In fact, the passing of California Assembly Bill 5 […]
Expanding your business into Europe
Europe has always been considered a great region for companies looking to expand their businesses internationally. Expanding your business into Europe brings many opportunities to grow outside your home market. However, expanding into Europe is not without its challenges. In this post, we look at the key factors businesses need to consider before expanding into Europe as well as the advantages and pitfalls to look out for.
7 Tips to Conduct Video Interviews for Staffing Agencies and Recruiters
There have been many business lessons learned during COVID-19. One is that office space might not be as necessary as many people once thought. With more companies ditching their offices permanently, you’ve likely noticed that some of your clients have opened up their geographical boundaries when hiring. Without restrictions on physical office locations, companies can […]
Reviewing Staffing Agency Employee Benefits in the Time of COVID-19
Open enrollment for employee benefits typically occurs during the fall, between September and December. While it’s a good idea to review your staffing agency’s employee benefits package during this time each year, it’s particularly important to do so in 2020. This will help ensure your benefits remain relevant in a COVID-19 world. Since the […]
Logistics and Distribution industry boom due to Covid-19
The Global logistics industry quickly had to rise to the challenges of COVID-19 and transform the way they work, and this transformation will need to continue. Shipment volumes have increased, while companies also have to protect and shield their staff and customers from catching the virus.
Contracting and Recruiting in Fintech
Financial technology, Fintech for short, describes the evolving intersection of financial services and technology. It can be described as an economic industry composed of companies that use technology to make financial services more efficient. It is often a difficult concept to define as the definitions are often changing, however the word “Fintech” actually made it in to the Oxford dictionary and is defined as “Computer programs and other technology used to support or enable banking and financial services”.
Covid pushes innovation in recruitment
Figures from research firm Gartner show 86 per cent of businesses have been conducting virtual interviews during the pandemic, and 85 percent are using new technology to on-board employees.
How Covid-19 has impacted the contingent workforce
Covid-19 has no doubt had a huge impact on the way we work, with an increase in remote working for millions of office workers, however a trend that has greatly accelerated, is the increase in need for contingent workers.
