Digital Corona passport for contractors
Digital health passports may contribute to the long-term management of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, they pose essential questions for the protection of data privacy and human rights. Several countries are betting on a corona passport to be able to return to the office, going to restaurants or even festivals. This can only happen if citizens…
How the tight lockdown in Germany effects temporary employment
Like many other countries, Germany has been partly shutting down the economy as a means to contain Covid-19. As a result, many companies have been reducing their employees’ working hours or hired temporary workers to remain flexible in uncertain times.
How to work in Europe post Brexit
There is no doubt UK nationals will find it harder to work in Europe now the UK has left the EU, with additional paperwork such as a visa applications and fees likely to be involved. Having these restrictions applied could result in fewer contractors working outside the UK. TCP operates in 8 countries across Europe, with partners across the globe. Here we discuss restrictions UK nationals face in the 8 countries we operate, and how they can get a visa to work in Europe.
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
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.
Majority of workforce prepared to retrain in new sectors
According to a recent survey from job board CV-Library, 59% of UK workers have said that they are willing to retrain in a new line of work following the coronavirus pandemic.
Changes to the 183 day rule in Sweden
The current rules An individual’s tax liability in Sweden is determined by residence status for taxation purposes and the source of income derived by the individual. Extended business travellers are likely to be considered non-residents of Sweden for tax purposes if their stay in Sweden does not exceed 6 months. Extended business travellers are likely…
Interview Nextconomy Belgium – TCP merge with People 2.0
TCP Solutions, payroll specialists for temporary contracts, active in 8 European countries, was acquired on 28 April by the American company People 2.0. This came as a welcome boost for the group after the commotion in the Netherlands following the collapse of the local activities of TCP. There was a brief period of uncertainty as to the future plans of the group.
