‘BREXIT’proof your Business:
The decision has been made and the nation has been assured that nothing will change in the next two years. At this stage, beyond that lies uncertainty over many issues including Employment Legislation, as much has changed since Britain joined the EU, however, in this circumstance, as with the recession, the benefits of using temporary staff increase, to ensure that your organisation can meet objectives and maintain productivity in confidence, without risking the liabilities of taking on permanent staff prior to impending change.
Recruitment is becoming harder as migrant workers are already leaving the UK due to deflation of the GBP, as well as the imminent working restrictions, this paired with the number of people in employment in the UK reaching the highest point since the 1970s mean skills shortages in the near future will be high; temp to perm placements in this instance are a great option as allows for a trial or training/hand over period and to assess the suitability of the worker before commitment.
Free Vacancy Advertising…
We continue to have a register of over 500 pre-interviewed candidates on our register, plus new applicants CVs received daily, however to ensure you always have the best available selection to choose from we provide Free advertising for all vacancies at:
- www.wprecruitment.co.uk
- www.iwcp.co.uk (Isle of Wight County Press)
- www.isleofwightjobs.com
- www.universaljobsmatch
Plus social media;
follow us on Facebook www.facebook.com/wprecruitment
and Twitter www.twitter.com/WPRecruitment
for all the latest updates.
Remember: You only pay upon successful fulfillment of your vacancy.
Temporary Worker of the Month Gallery
We are always looking for recommendations for our TOTM awards so if you feel one of our temporary workers deserves recognition for their commitment and efforts, please let us know. The prize is 13 weeks’ worth of Isle of Wight Lottery tickets the proceeds from which go back into the community, via business grants, to help create jobs on our Island.
EMPLOYMENT LAW UPDATE…
Changes from April 2017
STATUTORY PAY INCREASES:
Maternity/Paternity/Adoption and Shared Leave
Increases from £139.58 to £140.98 per week
Statutory Sick Pay
Increases from £88.45 – £89.35 per week
APPRENTICESHIP LEVY:
This new tax effects organisations with an annual paybill in excess of £3million per annum whereby they will be eligible to pay 0.5% on their total paybill less a £15,000 annual allowance. For further information and guidance on how to pay/calculate how much you owe go to: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/pay-apprenticeship-levy
IR35:
Do you employ consultants via their own companies or sub-contract labour? If so the regulations may apply, find out if this legislation effects your organisation: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/ir35-find-out-if-it-applies#whos-affected-by-ir35
We supply staff to all industries and deduct PAYE tax and National Insurance Contributions. We are also Gross Payment Status registered for CIS purposes.
And Finally…
REC Good Recruitment Campaign:
Launched last year and with over 200 market leaders already on board, the intention is to benchmark methods and provide support and resources to improve performance and talent acquisition.
https://www.rec.uk.com/good-recruitment-campaign
New Website… Lastly, watch this space as our website is having a overhaul thanks to the IT geniuses at Wight Computers, to provide better access to the content and easier use. More news soon!