Finalists For Contractor Solution Of The Year
Finalists For Contractor Solution Of The Year 2023 Award We are thrilled to announce that People Group Services have been selected as a finalist for the 'Contractor Solution of the Year 2023' award Read more
National Minimum Wage Update 2023
National Minimum Wage Update 2023 On April 1st, 2023, the UK's national minimum wage increased by 7.5% from £8.91 to £9.56 per hour. What’s changing? National Living Wage (23+) – increasing 6.6% from Read more
HM Revenue & Customs’ £34bn Milestone Recovery
Unveiling the Payroll Sector's Key Role: Fostering Compliance Post-HM Revenue & Customs' £34bn Milestone Recovery Between April 2022 and March 2023, HM Revenue & Customs achieved remarkable success in recovering unpaid taxes. According Read more
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.
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.
CJRS term-time payment update
Late in the afternoon of Friday 22nd May, Her Majesty’s Revenue & Customs (HMRC) issued treasury directive No 2, an update to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS).
The Impending Challenge
As you know, paying contractors is at the very heart of what we do. More than most, we have shone the light for umbrella payroll providers over the past few months
CEO on LinkedIn Live with UK Recruiter
How the COVID-19 crisis has fundamentally changed what temporary workers are looking for. Lessons for recruiters.
A contractor’s review of Umbrella Companies
Contractor Rob Johns, a supply teacher and photographer takes an in-depth look at Umbrella Companies in light of the delays to payment of thousands of temporary workers across the UK.
A fresh start – PEO Vs Umbrella
Simple and transparent PEO is just what the industry needs, particularly right now. It protects your business, is preferred by contractors and makes life simpler for everyone.
The Contractor Payment Crisis
Nobody foresaw the events of the past couple of months. We’ve heard the terms unprecedented and unchartered repeatedly since the start of the pandemic, and who could disagree.
Why I chose to furlough
People Group CEO Terry Hillier appeared on Radio 4’s Money Box program at the weekend to discuss the government's Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) and the furloughing and paying of thousands of workers.
Working from home
The best and worst parts Working from home, it has its ups and downs. Whether that be a conference call in the kitchen while teaching your kids, or answering emails from the comfort Read more
Furlough update – 1000s receive pay
The Freelancer & Contractor Services Association is seeking to ensure that all agency workers, including umbrella workers, receive furloughed pay calculated on average earnings.
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.
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.
CJRS term-time payment update
Late in the afternoon of Friday 22nd May, Her Majesty’s Revenue & Customs (HMRC) issued treasury directive No 2, an update to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS).
The Impending Challenge
As you know, paying contractors is at the very heart of what we do. More than most, we have shone the light for umbrella payroll providers over the past few months
CEO on LinkedIn Live with UK Recruiter
How the COVID-19 crisis has fundamentally changed what temporary workers are looking for. Lessons for recruiters.
A contractor’s review of Umbrella Companies
Contractor Rob Johns, a supply teacher and photographer takes an in-depth look at Umbrella Companies in light of the delays to payment of thousands of temporary workers across the UK.
A fresh start – PEO Vs Umbrella
Simple and transparent PEO is just what the industry needs, particularly right now. It protects your business, is preferred by contractors and makes life simpler for everyone.
The Contractor Payment Crisis
Nobody foresaw the events of the past couple of months. We’ve heard the terms unprecedented and unchartered repeatedly since the start of the pandemic, and who could disagree.
Why I chose to furlough
People Group CEO Terry Hillier appeared on Radio 4’s Money Box program at the weekend to discuss the government's Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) and the furloughing and paying of thousands of workers.
Working from home
The best and worst parts Working from home, it has its ups and downs. Whether that be a conference call in the kitchen while teaching your kids, or answering emails from the comfort Read more
