It’s the largest update to workplace rights in a generation. Under the new legislation, workers will get details of their rights from the first day of a new job, including eligibility for sick leave and paid holiday.
It’s the first week back to work after taking some much-needed time off over Christmas and New Year. It’s tough to get back into the hustle and bustle of ‘normal’ life after what seems like a long time off.
Every year on 10th October, World Mental Health Day is observed to raise awareness of mental health issues and to highlight the importance of supporting mental health in all aspects of life. We discuss mental health with regards to how contractors, freelancers and self-employed professionals can be impacted.
There has been plenty of debate over the past year over what would happen in the event of a ‘No Deal Brexit’. We discuss what this might mean for contractors, freelancers and the self-employed in the UK.
There has been a massive growth of self-employment in the UK in recent years. Since 2001, self-employed workers in the UK now make up 15% of the working population. This will only continue to grow as figures have almost tripled for self-employed workers over the age of 65 since 2001.
Contract breaches occur often in the business world, but in most cases they can be dealt with swiftly and without too much fuss. If you haven’t experienced a contract breach scenario, it is good to learn how to recognise one and how to handle it in case it ever happens to you.
The beauty of being able to work remotely is the freedom to choose where you work. Want to work from home, a community office space or even the beach? You can. We’ve put together a top 8 list of places in the UK to work remotely.
The theme for Mental Health Awareness Week (14 – 20 May 2018) is stress. Contractors, freelancers, and self-employed professionals can experience stress due to job insecurity, financial standing, taxes and more.
Having a permanent position in a company gives you stability, financial security and routine. However none of this means anything if you don’t love what you do.
You have probably seen the terms ‘contractor’ and ‘freelancer’ thrown about online quite often, especially if you’re searching for an accountancy service. If you take on some form of temporary or project-based work, either wholly as a career or on the side of your permanent job, you will likely fall into one of these two categories.
