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.
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Danny Romero|2023-09-20T08:51:43-07:00September 20th, 2023|
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.
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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.
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Danny Romero|2023-08-02T09:01:25-07:00August 2nd, 2023|
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.
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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.
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Danny Romero|2022-11-09T08:30:23-08:00November 9th, 2022|
Industry observers expect a new law to add costs and administrative burden to employers as negotiations would encompass all employers across industries.
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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.
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Danny Romero|2022-10-05T09:10:51-07:00October 5th, 2022|
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.
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Danny Romero|2022-09-30T08:08:13-07:00September 28th, 2022|
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.
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VMS pricing modelsWhile contingent workforce programs’ appetite is increasing for alternative VMS pricing models, fee as a percentage of spend remains dominant.