People Group contractor news

Free Compliance software for the Education Sector

Paul Browning2023-04-11T09:15:56+01:0013 October 2020|

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

Joshua Trim2023-04-11T09:15:56+01:0024 September 2020|

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

Joshua Trim2023-04-11T09:15:57+01:0027 August 2020|

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

Joshua Trim2023-04-11T09:15:57+01:0030 July 2020|

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

Joshua Trim2023-04-11T09:15:57+01:003 July 2020|

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

Joshua Trim2023-04-11T09:15:58+01:0015 June 2020|

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

Joshua Trim2023-04-11T09:15:58+01:004 June 2020|

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

Joshua Trim2023-04-11T09:15:59+01:003 June 2020|

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

Joshua Trim2023-04-11T09:15:59+01:001 June 2020|

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

Joshua Trim2023-04-11T09:16:00+01:0029 May 2020|

How the COVID-19 crisis has fundamentally changed what temporary workers are looking for. Lessons for recruiters.

A contractor’s review of Umbrella Companies

Joshua Trim2023-04-11T09:16:00+01:0011 May 2020|

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

Joshua Trim2023-04-11T09:16:00+01:006 May 2020|

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.

Agency Implications After Harpur Trust Ruling

Jordan O'Sullivan2023-04-11T09:15:42+01:0026 October 2022|

Agency Implications After Harpur Trust Ruling On 20 July 2022, the Supreme Court issued their ruling on a case concerning the calculation of holiday pay. Our Business Development Director, Jason Medcalf discussed this Read more

Fraud Alert for Umbrella Companies

Jordan O'Sullivan2023-04-11T09:15:42+01:0019 October 2022|

Fraud Alert For Umbrella Companies We have seen across social media an umbrella company have been subject to a scam attempt. Last week the company received an enquiry from an American gentleman, looking Read more

National Minimum Wage Update 2023

Jordan O'Sullivan2023-04-11T09:15:41+01:004 April 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