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Will you be impacted by Kuwait’s 2040 Oil Strategy?

17 Oct 2019

Comprising of energy-rich nations – Saudi Arabia, Iran, Iraq, and Kuwait – the Middle East can continue to expect massive growth, particularly for Kuwait.

Tags: MENA OIL AND GAS

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Not every contract assignment should be determined as Inside IR35

24 Sep 2019

An important message to any end client who is considering making blanket IR35 determinations.

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Different end clients with different approaches

18 Sep 2019

We are now less than seven months away from the implementation of IR35 Reform in the private sector and more end clients are starting to confirm how they will initially propose to handle the changes to the Off Payroll working rules, which will apply to where any contractors in the supply chain are providing services using a limited company from April 2021.

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IR35 Readiness Programme: Outcomes

05 Sep 2019

Since this event, we've helped and up-skilled around 70 of our customers in their preparations for the private sector reform, which will be coming into effect in April 2021. If you'd like a copy of any of our template materials, or you just want to get a little more information about IR35 or the event, please complete the form below - we’ll then be in touch to arrange a call or meeting.

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Progressive Recruitment partners with LIVIN to promote mental health awareness in the workplace

04 Sep 2019

“Mental illness doesn’t discriminate. It doesn’t care how old you are. It doesn’t care what colour you are, what job you do or how many followers you have on social media”. -- Alexa Towersey

Tags: APAC CSR

Are neobanks revolutionising the banking industry?

04 Sep 2019

This year, Business Insider reported that digital banks – also commonly known as neobanks, have raised $3.71 billion globally.

Tags: APAC TECHNOLOGY IT

Do you have imposter syndrome at work? 5 tips on how to overcome them

04 Sep 2019

Have you ever attributed success in your job to just sheer luck rather than acknowledging it as the result of all your hard work and efforts? Many high achievers – in fact 40% of high achievers deal with the thought of being a fraud in the workplace, according to Dr Valerie Young.

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2019 Salary Guide: Find out where you rank amongst your peers in Australia

19 Aug 2019

Our salary guide also provides an overview of key market trends in addition to the skills that would be the most sought after over 2019 through to 2020. Find out where you rank amongst your peers in Australia.

Highlights from STEM 2022

12 Jan 2023

As we kickstart a new year, we also want to take time to remember some of the exciting STEM highlights and innovative happenings from 2022 that have helped make the world a better place.

5 things you need to know before hiring a contractor

22 Sep 2022

The strong demand for contractors continues based on recent job flow – that’s contract job orders into our business, writes Charlie Cox, commercial director at international specialist staffing agency SThree.

Retaining engineering contractors in a competitive market

09 Feb 2023

How can companies retain good talent in a competitive environment? We look at the most in-demand roles and share some tips for businesses to hold on to the best contactors once they find them.

Building your personal brand

15 Feb 2023

Many people fall short of effectively marketing themselves to prospective employers. We explore what it means to build a personal brand and how to use it to elevate your job prospects...