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Farewell to furlough
As the furlough scheme closes, we take a look back at what a difference it made to thousands of People Group’s contractors.
Private Sector off payroll (IR35) checks have started
Back in February 2021 Chancellor Rishi Sunak stated that IR35 enforcement for the latest round of the ‘off payroll’ (IR35) rules...
Farewell to furlough
As the furlough scheme closes, we take a look back at what a difference it made to thousands of People Group’s contractors.
Compliance software highly commended in recent Tech awards
Last week saw the 2021 TALiNT Tech Star Awards winners announced at a gala lunch in Kings Fund, London. 120 invited guests...
National insurance increase for UK workers
Boris Johnson recently announced a 1.25% increase in national insurance contributions in the UK for both individuals and businesses...
National frameworks tightening compliance
We’ve seen a market shake-up over the past few months. IR35 has pushed more workers into...
Umbrella payroll under the spotlight
We’re not long in to the new IR35 extension to the private sector and it is fair to say that the spotlight is firmly trained on the umbrella sector...
Award Nominations
People Group have again been shortlisted as a finalist for the 2021 TIARA Talent Tech Star Awards after scooping Compliance Solution of the Year...
Umbrella Payroll Credentials
With the spotlight trained on Umbrella Companies we’d like to reassure our clients of our credentials, for our Umbrella payroll...
APSCo Trusted Partner
People Group are pleased to announce that following a rigorous due diligence process we have achieved the gold standard...
Furlough update: Join the campaign
Join the NASUWT campaign to support supply teachers through lockdown 3. Find out how you can have your say…
Furlough update – pressure mounting on government
Both the REC (Recruitment and Employment Confederation) and APSCo (The Association of Professional Staffing Companies) have recently lobbied government to raise and highlight the issues...
FURLOUGH UPDATE
We were hoping to have received a Treasury update by now with regard to the current period of lockdown, school closures and further assistance to business.
COVID 19 UPDATE
Following Boris Johnson’s announcement of a third lockdown for England last night People Group are now awaiting clarity on what support will be available for business.
Staff swap Secret Santa for donation to charity
As December rolled around and with all staff working from home, People Group payroll director Martin Polden floated the idea of a food bank donation to replace the usual office Secret Santa this year. Staff jumped at the opportunity to provide some support to the local community.
CJRS Update
People Group have chosen not to offer the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme to contractors, following the government’s extension of the scheme until March 2021...
Government extends support for workers
Yesterday the government announced that the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) will be extended until the end of March 2021 for all parts of the UK.
We’ve gone to the home office
Due to the recent government announcement of a further lockdown for England, all People Group staff are now back working from the home office.
National Lockdown from 05 November
As the country enters a second lockdown the government have announced that the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) - also known as the Furlough scheme - will remain open until December, with employees receiving 80% of their current salary...
Refer a friend
People Group have just launched a new refer a friend scheme designed with simplicity in mind. The automated system allows existing customers to refer their friends and colleagues in 3 simple steps.
Free Compliance software for the Education Sector
After recently scooping top spot in the TALiNT Tech Star Awards for Compliance Product of the Year, People Group are offering their Compliance Lite package to Education Sector clients free of charge for a limited time.
AWARD WINNING
Following our first virtual awards ceremony post lockdown we are extremely pleased to announce that People Group has been awarded Compliance Solution of the Year at the TALiNT Partners Tech Star Awards.
CJRS payments to end
People Group have made the decision to not continue CJRS payments for contractors after the summer holidays. With the cost to People Group set to increase by an additional 10% in September and then 20% in October, it is not financially viable to continue to make CJRS payments.
HMRC furlough update – Payments can continue
People Group are delighted to announce that at 1pm today (Thursday 30 July) we have received an update from HMRC confirming that we are able to continue furloughing our contractors throughout the Summer.
Payments over summer
People Group Services (People Group) can today announce that we will continue to fund CJRS payments to eligible contractors throughout the summer holidays.
Insights from your dream board
When times are tough, experience matters and who better to listen to than some of recruitments’ greatest minds. Based on our series of ‘People Talk’ interviews, we gathered together...
Helping our pets adjust
Back at the start of the lockdown we shared our staff pet pictures on our ‘Pets at home’ post as we all enjoyed the opportunity to bond with our pets, in many cases, full-time. But as life slowly returns to normal, it’s important to help them adjust to a life at home without their owners.
COVID 19 Updates
This page is updated regularly to provide up-to-date information for contractors and agencies on issues relating to the Coronavirus outbreak which could impact them.
Private Sector off payroll (IR35) checks have started
Back in February 2021 Chancellor Rishi Sunak stated that IR35 enforcement for the latest round of the ‘off payroll’ (IR35) rules...
Compliance software highly commended in recent Tech awards
Last week saw the 2021 TALiNT Tech Star Awards winners announced at a gala lunch in Kings Fund, London. 120 invited guests...
National insurance increase for UK workers
Boris Johnson recently announced a 1.25% increase in national insurance contributions in the UK for both individuals and businesses...
National frameworks tightening compliance
We’ve seen a market shake-up over the past few months. IR35 has pushed more workers into...
Umbrella payroll under the spotlight
We’re not long in to the new IR35 extension to the private sector and it is fair to say that the spotlight is firmly trained on the umbrella sector...
Award Nominations
People Group have again been shortlisted as a finalist for the 2021 TIARA Talent Tech Star Awards after scooping Compliance Solution of the Year...
Umbrella Payroll Credentials
With the spotlight trained on Umbrella Companies we’d like to reassure our clients of our credentials, for our Umbrella payroll...
APSCo Trusted Partner
People Group are pleased to announce that following a rigorous due diligence process we have achieved the gold standard...
Furlough update: Join the campaign
Join the NASUWT campaign to support supply teachers through lockdown 3. Find out how you can have your say…
Furlough update – pressure mounting on government
Both the REC (Recruitment and Employment Confederation) and APSCo (The Association of Professional Staffing Companies) have recently lobbied government to raise and highlight the issues...
FURLOUGH UPDATE
We were hoping to have received a Treasury update by now with regard to the current period of lockdown, school closures and further assistance to business.
COVID 19 UPDATE
Following Boris Johnson’s announcement of a third lockdown for England last night People Group are now awaiting clarity on what support will be available for business.
Staff swap Secret Santa for donation to charity
As December rolled around and with all staff working from home, People Group payroll director Martin Polden floated the idea of a food bank donation to replace the usual office Secret Santa this year. Staff jumped at the opportunity to provide some support to the local community.
CJRS Update
People Group have chosen not to offer the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme to contractors, following the government’s extension of the scheme until March 2021...
Government extends support for workers
Yesterday the government announced that the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) will be extended until the end of March 2021 for all parts of the UK.
We’ve gone to the home office
Due to the recent government announcement of a further lockdown for England, all People Group staff are now back working from the home office.
National Lockdown from 05 November
As the country enters a second lockdown the government have announced that the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) - also known as the Furlough scheme - will remain open until December, with employees receiving 80% of their current salary...
Refer a friend
People Group have just launched a new refer a friend scheme designed with simplicity in mind. The automated system allows existing customers to refer their friends and colleagues in 3 simple steps.
Free Compliance software for the Education Sector
After recently scooping top spot in the TALiNT Tech Star Awards for Compliance Product of the Year, People Group are offering their Compliance Lite package to Education Sector clients free of charge for a limited time.
AWARD WINNING
Following our first virtual awards ceremony post lockdown we are extremely pleased to announce that People Group has been awarded Compliance Solution of the Year at the TALiNT Partners Tech Star Awards.
CJRS payments to end
People Group have made the decision to not continue CJRS payments for contractors after the summer holidays. With the cost to People Group set to increase by an additional 10% in September and then 20% in October, it is not financially viable to continue to make CJRS payments.
HMRC furlough update – Payments can continue
People Group are delighted to announce that at 1pm today (Thursday 30 July) we have received an update from HMRC confirming that we are able to continue furloughing our contractors throughout the Summer.
Payments over summer
People Group Services (People Group) can today announce that we will continue to fund CJRS payments to eligible contractors throughout the summer holidays.
Insights from your dream board
When times are tough, experience matters and who better to listen to than some of recruitments’ greatest minds. Based on our series of ‘People Talk’ interviews, we gathered together...
Helping our pets adjust
Back at the start of the lockdown we shared our staff pet pictures on our ‘Pets at home’ post as we all enjoyed the opportunity to bond with our pets, in many cases, full-time. But as life slowly returns to normal, it’s important to help them adjust to a life at home without their owners.