This year brings the introduction of the IR35 reform in the private sector. If your business is engaged with contract workers, you can expect to see some changes around how you hire – but, the reform is manageable. If you’re worried about the impact of this reform, keep reading as we have some insight that will prepare you. IR35 changes after April 6th 2021 Similar to the IR35 changes that occurred in 2017 in the public sector, the private sector will see contractors working for medium-large …

This year the Microsoft Ignite conference hosted a 48-hour virtual event for over 150,000 tech leaders and practitioners. Here’s a recap of the major announcements: Microsoft Mesh Self-declared as their next big “whoa”, Microsoft Mesh promises to bring geographically dispersed teams together in the most connected way yet. It is a mixed reality platform that allows people to virtually travel countries and feel as though they’re present in the same room as people on different continents.  This …

This year, changes have been made to the UK’s sponsorship system, the tier 2 (General) visa has been replaced by a skilled worker visa. If you’re an employer and are wondering what the new rules and costs are for sponsoring an employee from overseas, including EU nationals, here’s our sponsorship guide.  What’s the process? Here’s a summary of how to sponsor a skilled worker in 2021:  Companies that wish to sponsor workers need to obtain a sponsor licence. To do this, …

In 2016 the UK voted to leave the EU and after four long years of negotiations, a deal was finally struck on Christmas eve last year. The UK officially left its largest trading bloc on 31st December, and many employers are now wondering what implications this will have on employment contract law.  The short answer is that not a lot is expected to change. While Brexit does provide the UK with a certain amount of freedom to deviate from the former EU employment laws, it’s unlikely we will see …

Do you have a D365 project that you need to resource but are unsure whether to recruit temporary or permanent staff? A lot of employers opt for a combination of the two, as this allows businesses to accommodate for seasonal highs and lows. Sometimes, though, it can be hard to decide whether temporary or permanent recruitment is the best option. At Conspicuous, we know it all comes down to your unique situation, so it’s best to make sure you’re in the know about the pros and cons of each. …

Hiring virtual employees has become the new norm. This means that a positive onboarding process is more crucial than ever. Obviously, an effective onboarding process is essential if you want to give your new employees a big warm welcome, but how do you achieve this when your new recruits are based at home?  In this post we’re going to give you the low-down on how to your current strategy. The goal is to ensure you give your new virtual team members everything they need to feel comfortable …