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A few interesting statistics: 7% of students studying Computer Science at A level are female. Of all the UK female workforce, just 17% are working in the tech sector – despite the UK economy being driven by tech business. We lag behind many other European countries – especially Eastern European countries where it was expected that women would work and care for their children...

What have we learnt about IR35 so far? (Part 2) What do contractors need to know? Last week we wrote about how it is the Client’s obligation to decide whether a contract should sit inside or outside IR35. This week we want to discuss what contractor’s need to know and what they should watch out for. Firstly, a contractor should never sign a contract before they know explicit...

Part 1 - the obligation of the end client Last week Parasol Group hosted an IR35 Masterclass for all of their recruitment agency partners. Although it’s really difficult to say what impact IR35 will have in the private sector, as none of the legislation has been passed yet, we thought we’d summarise what we’ve learnt so far in terms of the end client’s obligation. How will I...

2 weeks ago I spent the weekend on a sailing boat for 3 days, as part of a 5 day course, learning how to become a competent crew member. Despite the wind, rain, hail and sleeping in what can only be described as an oversized coffin, I found the whole weekend exhilarating. I was learning new skills and knowledge from the moment our instructor arrived. My biggest learning hurd...

It’s been 6 months since we launched our On Demand Resourcing service, designed to assist smaller companies with their digital and technology hires. We wanted to trial the scheme with a couple of businesses before we launched it into the world. We’re delighted to say, it’s been a resounding success. We chatted with our client SaaScada, a fintech start-up building a global ba...

It has been reported in The Independent that the government’s original plan to charge EU Nationals, who wish to remain in the UK after Britain leaves the EU, has been scrapped. The government’s EU Settlement Scheme requires all EU nationals and their family members who want to stay in the UK after Britain leaves the EU to register before 30 June 2021. The charge for doing so...