What does the Summer Budget 2015 mean to you?
Earlier in the week, we talk about some general predictions preceding yesterday’s budget statement by Rt Hon George Osborne MP, our Chancellor in this relatively new Conservative only budget. Predictions included reducing inheritance tax thresholds, reforming ‘non-dom’ status and cutting the benefit bill that the UK is burdened with. Some of the predictions have indeed […]
LinkedIn – Your Professional Identity
Used properly, LinkedIn is the best way to establish your professional identity, grow your network and exchange insights and opportunities with other professionals. Consider it a living, breathing version of your CV; available for other professionals to discover, even when you’re busy elsewhere. LinkedIn gives members a range of options for making sure their profile […]
Have a better day
Do you feel as though you are stuck in a work rut at the moment? When we feel that way, we try and re-implement some basic daily habits we might have lost sight of to improve our situation day in, day out. Why not try some of these simple adjustments to your working day, and […]
This week’s budget – what can we expect?
Wednesday 8th July brings us the first all-conservative budget since 1997, when Chancellor George Osborne will announce his fiscal plans which will put into practice the Conservative General Election manifesto. So what can we expect from this week’s budget? Here are the six things that we know will be announced: 1. The inheritance tax threshold to […]
Have you been deemed inside IR35?
Contracting operating their own limited companies often ask what will happen if they are considered to be inside IR35 following a HMRC investigation where they have been operating as if outside of the regulations. If this happens, the contractor could face a big tax bill and a fine, as well as interest if HMRC consider it appropriate. […]
Are you interviewing? Face your fears.
You’ve reached the super important part of the application process and earned the right to sell yourself in person through the interviewing process. Now it’s time to face your fears. Having got this far, what are the pitfalls you should avoid, and what will make you stand out? We asked recruiters to provide the […]