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IR35 Rules to be repealed from April 2023

In good news for the freelance sector, the new Chancellor, Kwasi Kwarteng, has announced that the most recent changes to IR35 legislation are to be repealed. This means that from next year, it will be contractors and not their end-clients who determine tax status.

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The 3 Biggest Misconceptions about DBS Checks

The rules and regulations around DBS Checks are complicated. You can’t be expected to be a DBS expert unless you’re dealing with them all day every day. That’s why we’ve put together this article, tackling some of the biggest misconceptions we have come across in the past.

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What is positive discrimination in recruitment?

The RAF has been under scrutiny recently following reports of positive discrimination in their recruitment. The group captain of recruitment recently resigned in protest at an alleged order to ‘prioritise women and ethnic minorities over white men’ to meet diversity targets.

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Safeguarding Measures for Children in Childcare

Safeguarding children is a paramount concern for any parent or employer working with children. In this guest post by Elin Swain, Director of Nannies Matter, we look at some of the best safeguarding measures for those working with children.

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Over three-quarters of employees want flexible working

Flexible working isn’t going away. A new study shows that over 76% of workers from the UK, France, Germany, the Netherlands and the USA value flexible working over all other employee benefits. The other perks voted into the top ten might surprise you!

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Different Types Of Phishing Scam And How To Protect Your Business

Phishing scams are one of the most common scams in the modern world. According to a survey from Proof Point, 91% of UK organisations faced bulk phishing attacks in 2021. Scammers are always looking for new ways to exploit businesses so taking the time to familiarise yourself with their tactics is your first line of defence.

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Experts tell MPs Schools Need Annual Safeguarding Audit

In light of growing reports of abuse and harassment in schools, experts are calling on the government to mandate annual safeguarding inspections. These inspections would be separate from the usual Ofsted inspection framework and would investigate what schools are doing to protect their pupils.

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What types of business should be carrying out BPSS Checks?

BPSS Checks are a standard part of recruitment in the government and public sectors. But they are becoming far more popular amongst private sector businesses as well. The extra confidence this standard gives to recruitment makes BPSS Checks a no-brainer

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