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How to tell if your Umbrella Company is compliant

25 Feb 2021

With the reform to off payroll working rules, there is an anticipated increase in the number of contractors looking to use an Umbrella Company. This is due to a number of reasons....

Let Progressive Recruitment Manage your IR35 Process

24 Feb 2021

We've partnered with Kingsbridge to provide an award winning comprehensive IR35 solution that manages the entire process, from status assessment to process consultation, so you can confidently and compliantly maintain your flexible workforce outside IR35. Find out more

Reasonable care - the elephant in the room

16 Nov 2020

Are you taking reasonable care? One of the most important parts of the reform to off-payroll working is for the client to ensure that they take reasonable care when making a determination on the status of the worker. There’s an awareness of this important topic but it seems to be overlooked or in some cases completely ignored.

5 tips to avoid work related burnout

08 Sep 2020

In the following article we’ll discuss what burnout is, how to recognise it and tips that you can follow to prevent burnout.

New ways of working: five important soft skills to know about

01 Jun 2020

The new way of remote working has led to a growth in demand for certain soft skills, which break away from the more traditional skills we see as being ‘’highly sought after’’.

Uncovering market labour trends across core STEM markets

22 May 2020

We've put together a market trends report that offers data-driven insights across core STEM industries.

Tips to create a standout LinkedIn profile

06 May 2020

Having a top of the range LinkedIn profile is vital to attract the right people to your profile and it’s now more likely to be the first place a hiring manager or recruiter will go to find the skills they’re searching for.

Tips to enhance your CV

24 Apr 2020

Getting your CV right is essential when looking for a job in IT, oil, gas, energy, or engineering. We spoke to our expert recruiters to learn some top tips!

Engineering for growth: the road to net zero

23 Nov 2022

With the race on to reach net zero by 2050, the engineering industry is at the very heart of a green economy. We explore how the hard graft needed to bring about a low carbon economy falls to the industry and what lies ahead.

How to develop inclusive cultures for contractors

31 May 2023

We look at how to develop blended workplace cultures that are truly inclusive for contractors and why it’s important for business.

Navigating offers and negotiating pay

02 Mar 2023

You’ve got an offer for a job you want – but what happens next? Our top tips explain how to handle the post-offer stages, including negotiating pay and counter offers...

Encouraging more women into engineering

23 Jun 2022

To celebrate International Women in Engineering Day, we look at inclusion in the workplace and interview one female role model about her experiences.