News Letters
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GLA targets ‘tax free’ allowance schemes
27 November 2009
In developments following our August newsletter the Gangmasters Licensing Authority is to clamp down on gangmasters and ‘umbrella companies’ who abuse tax free allowances for workers as a method of u
UK employment market 'recovering'
11 September 2009
The UK jobs market is showing signs of recovery, according to a survey of recruitment agencies
Paying for parking at work
31 July 2009
Back in February I reported on the controversial Workplace Parking Levy proposal. Transport Minister Sadiq Khan announced this morning that Nottingham will become the first area in the country to in
Is the end in sight?
17 July 2009
The worst of the UK's recession is over, according to the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) business group, but talk of a recovery is premature.
Use of Payroll-Umbrella Companies and HMRC Dispensation Schemes
09 July 2009
Our newsletter dated 8th May 2009 highlighted the issue of agencies using umbrella companies / Travel subsistence payment schemes with many of them able to enhance their margins as a result.
Heads Launch Driving Division
17 June 2009
In addition to our existing Industrial, Commercial, Engineering and Search & Selection Divisions, Heads Recruitment are very proud to announce the launch of HEAD LOGISTICS .
Not Many Things In Life Are Free...
08 June 2009
Many companies are quieter now than they have ever been in recent memory and are consequently struggling to keep their current workforce busy, focused and motivated...It is not uncommon for quality a
The Pro's & Con's of Student Temps
29 May 2009
At this time of year many agencies (and indeed many companies generally) begin to rely heavily on the availability of students to cover any requirements they may have. Students represent an educated
MANCHESTER AGENCIES UNDER GOVERNMENT SPOTLIGHT
15 May 2009
Ten employment agencies in Manchester and the surrounding area have been issued with warnings for failing to comply with the law.
Health & Safety
15 May 2009
UK workers collectively take off around 78 million working days per annum
Worker Registration Scheme (WRS)
22 April 2009
The government has unexpectedly decided to extend the WRS for a further two years.
48 Hour Opt Out
23 March 2009
The European Commission may have offered UK employers a glimmer of hope when it recently stated that whilst it remains in principle "supportive" of the eventual phasing-out of the right to opt out of
30 years and I’m still a ’temporary’ worker
23 March 2009
There has been confusion (even concern) in recent past as to the employment status of long term temporary / agency workers.
Getting Paid on Time
23 March 2009
We hear horror stories all too regularly of individuals working for agencies being paid incorrectly, paid late and even not paid at all!
Flexibility when it's needed most...
23 March 2009
BMW / Mini announced it would need to scrap its weekend production shift - making 850 workers redundant at its plant in Cowley.
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