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Off-Payroll in the Private Sector #2 - Guest article by Ian Holloway

18/09/2019

Off-payroll / IR35 is coming to the private sector from April 2020.Â In the first article, I looked at the definitions of these terms and outlined who is within the scope of these reforms, and the information requirements for those…

Preparing for your first week at University

18/09/2019

The time is almost here. The stresses of the last two years have all been worth it, as within the next couple of weeks, your time at University will begin. In just a couple of weeks your entire life will…

Master Cutler Challenge Winners!

23/09/2019

Back in February Nicholas Associates Group announced it was the proud sponsor of this years�39; 2019 Master Cutler�39;s Challenge. Not only were we sponsors but we also organised a team of people to take on this challenge. Our team,…

The HR and Payroll Apprenticeships - Guest Article by Ian Holloway

24/10/2019

Many professions face a skills and resource crisis.Â Employers struggle to find talent, as there is either not enough new blood up-and-coming or current training does not always give existing professionals the relevant knowledge, skills and behaviours.Â Or,…

Christmas Newsletter 2019

02/12/2019

Happy Christmas and welcome to the final Ashley Kate HR & Finance newsletter of 2019.Â As we head towards Christmas how will we review 2019? Has it been a year of inconsistency due to uncertainty or a year of progress…

My first year in recruitment! - Article by Penny Wallace

06/01/2020

My journey in recruitment began here... By Mid July 2018, I was 1 year and 10 months into my 2 year HR Apprenticeship with E.ON. I had been involved in a variety of project work, HR Initiatives and had…

Contractors and Employment Status - Understanding IR35 - Guest Article by Jenefer Livings

15/01/2020

In April 2020 changes are coming into force for medium and large companies regarding the way contractors are taxed. This guide considers these changes, focusing on defining â€œcontractorâ€ and making decisions around the employment relationship. Whilst a review was launched…

Are Tattoos appropriate in the workplace or does it depend on where the tattoo is placed? - Article by Katie Barks

27/01/2020

We initially posted this question in June 2017 and I was curious to see how far along society has come in the last 3 years on this topic. Last week I created a Twitter poll asking â€˜If you were an…

Labour Market Update - February 2020

20/02/2020

UK employment rate reaches record high of 76.5% The UK employment rate was estimated at a record high of 5%, 0.6% higher than a year earlier and 0.4% up on the previous quarter, according to the latest…

How to create job adverts that attract the right candidates - Article by Penny Wallace

26/02/2020

Recruitment has never been more competitive than it is right now. People are spending less time applying for roles and more time searching for that â€œperfect, ticks every boxâ€ job. With the rise and development of flexible working, people are…