Nearshoring: Has its time arrived?
US-based enterprise buyers look to nearshoring — finding talent in roughly the same time zone and within one day’s travel distance — to source IT talent at reduced costs.
Qantas violated Australian law in replacing ground crew with contractors
Australia’s High Court ruled the airline outsourced the roles to avoid industrial action. Opposing attorneys seek AU$100 million in penalties plus additonal compensation.
Sponsored: Unleashing the full potential of payrolling in a post-Covid world
The growth of remote work has led to global workforces — and myriad regulatory complexities and pay and tax structures. Payrolling providers can help address those concerns.
UK businesses now prohibited from using agency temps to replace striking workers
The reversal of the controversial 2022 legislation allowing the use of temporary workers to cover for striking employees is expected to have a ripple effect across the UK labor market.
Going global? SIA report evaluates market complexity
We help you identify the most and least complex markets around the world to support your program expansion pursuits.
Opportunities abound for contingent programs: CWS Summit Europe
In her keynote address at this week’s CWS Summit in London, SIA’s Dawn McCartney discussed the opportunities that challenging times can present for contingent workforce programs.
New Zealand passes law allowing for industrywide fair pay collective bargaining
Industry observers expect a new law to add costs and administrative burden to employers as negotiations would encompass all employers across industries.
Whiplash: UK reverses course on IR35 reform repeals
Newly installed UK Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is scrapping his predecessor’s promise to repeal IR35 reforms that took effect in April 2021. How contingent workforce programs are affected.
Visa roundup: European worker visa updates
Developments underway in Europe: Spain is proposing a “digital nomad” worker visa to lure remote workers to its shores, while the UK is reviewing its visa scheme to help ease the talent shortage.
U-turn ahead: UK to repeal IR35 reforms
The UK is fulfilling its new prime minister’s promise to scrap IR35 off-payroll working rules. While welcome news, experts urge caution from employers and push for clear government guidance.
