by Lynne Gowers | Sep 12, 2023 | Agencies, Contractors
When you join Liquid Friday as an umbrella employee, you are auto-enrolled into our approved workplace pension scheme with Now:Pensions (as is required by law). Your pension contributions are taken before tax is calculated, making it a tax-efficient way to save for...
by Lynne Gowers | May 26, 2023 | Contractors, Liquid Friday
Turn on the news and there’s constant talk of high inflation and the deepening cost of living crisis. It’s not just political rhetoric, it’s real life for most of us. Everything is costing more and one of the biggest outlays is the weekly grocery shop, with the...
by Lynne Gowers | May 17, 2023 | Contractors
Good mental health helps us relax, achieve more and basically enjoy life more. And while contracting has many benefits, it also comes with unique challenges and pressures. Constant moving around, coping with deadlines and seeking new assignments can all take its toll...
by Lynne Gowers | Jan 27, 2023 | Contractors, Liquid Friday
Ever been caught in the 8am scramble for a GP appointment, only to find there are 15 callers ahead of you in the queue? It’s a frustration that many of us have experienced. The average waiting time for a non-urgent, face-to-face NHS GP appointment stands at 10 days,...
by Lynne Gowers | Jan 17, 2023 | Contractors
What’s the first thing you do when you’re checking out a new restaurant, or insurance company, or employer even? Check what people are saying about it of course! Online reviews have become the digital equivalent of word-of -mouth. 61% of us read online reviews before...