Employee Wants, Company Needs: Balancing the Borderless Workplace
People2.0’s Flexible Work Program benefits a distributed workforce by allowing for fully remote employees as well as a hybrid office arrangement.
How the pandemic 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.
Are You Undervetting Your Independent Contractors?
As we move into a new year and administration, we’re all in goal-making mode. Sure, our most immediate resolutions are to keep safe and pay our bills during this time. After those pressing goals, if you’re like me, maybe you have a goal to eat movie popcorn in a Cineplex while watching the latest big-budget […]
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.
Contractors, a solution for a faster economic recovery
During times of economic difficulty, like the current global Covid-19 crisis, businesses will want to look for ways to navigate the situation and find a solution for an economic recovery as fast as possible. One way to do this is by making use of a flexible workforce, such as contingent workers or contractors. What are…
Possible Impact of Brexit on Contract Roles in the UK and Europe
Nearly half, or 44%, of UK freelancers and contractors do not believe their business will be affected by Brexit. The research, which polled 1,350 UK freelancers and contractors, also showed that 18% of freelancers and contractors believe Brexit will have a positive impact on their business. Meanwhile, 38% expect Brexit to negatively impact their business.
Should Contractors opt for Self-Employed or Employed? What are the Differences?
A growing number of people in the UK now work for themselves and it is becoming increasingly common in many industries for businesses to look to contractors and freelancers to fill their roles. Contractors are individuals or companies that provide agreed services to clients for a set fee. The services are often provided for a set period of time and are normally set out under a contract for services.
Interns: The Economical, Convenient Solution to Short- and Long-Term Talent
Hiring interns can come with big benefits for both your business and the intern. What factors should you consider? Learn more…
Impact of IR35 for Contractors in the UK
Despite opposition from contractors and employers alike, the new updates to IR35 came into effect in April 2017 for contractors working in the public sector.
Embracing Independent Talent
(Part 2 of a 2-part series on Recalibrating Risk in the Age of the Independent Worker) One third of the American workforce has declared its preference for independent work. In Part 1 of this 2-part series (which you can read here), we saw how this army of freelancers and small business consultants fills a critical […]
