by Colin Gunnell | Nov 7, 2024 | Liquid Friday, News, Agencies, Contractors
It’s not very often umbrella companies get an actual name check in the Budget speech, but there it was, with Rachel Reeves pledging to clamp down on umbrella companies that exploit workers. The detail of what this actually looks like came later in the updated policy...
by Lynne Gowers | Oct 21, 2024 | Agencies, General News, Contractors
On Wednesday, 30th October 2024, Chancellor Rachel Reeves will deliver the Autumn Budget, the first from the new Labour Government. Facing a £22 billion fiscal shortfall, Reeves has pledged not to raise income tax, National Insurance, or VAT for employees. However,...
by Lynne Gowers | Oct 14, 2024 | Contractors
When it comes to securing your next contract, your CV is your calling card. A sharp, clean CV can open doors, while a cluttered or confusing one may leave them firmly shut. So, what should you leave out? Here’s a rundown of 10 things to remove from your contracting...
by Lynne Gowers | Sep 9, 2024 | Contractors, Agencies, General News
At Liquid Friday our vision is to build a better workforce world for contractors and the businesses that support them, so we’ll always get behind any initiative that empowers this sector. That’s why we love to see the launch of The Recruitment & Employment...
by Lynne Gowers | Aug 6, 2024 | Agencies, BPO
Business Development – the art of turning connections into contracts! This one’s for those intrepid recruitment professionals who have branched out on their own, or are thinking about it. Let’s begin with the initial challenges of starting a recruitment...