FCSA outlines significance of contingent working across the generations as labour market figures released
FCSA has issued its first monthly Contingent Labour Workforce Update on the day that the ONS Labour Market Statistics (for February-April 2015) shows that UK plc’s use of non-permanent labour remains significant. The monthly update, produced exclusively for FCSA Members and Associates, presents a perspective on the entirety of ‘non-permanent’ working and shows that over…
NAPF report reveals only 11% of FTSE companies measure the number of temporary staff they take on
FCSA welcomes a report issued by the National Association of Pension Funds assessing the levels of human capital in the workplace. The report entitled ‘Where’s the workforce in corporate reporting?’ highlights the lack of reporting by companies on how they manage their workforces. Despite the familiar corporate mantra of “our people are our greatest asset”, and…
FCSA partners with SAFERjobs to help prevent more job scams
The Freelancer and Contractor Services Association (FCSA) is lending its support to the SAFERjobs campaign to help clamp down and stamp out job scamming in its mission to promote job seeker safety. The average job scam cost job seekers £4000 in 2014 with common scams starting at as little as £10 and those looking to…
FCSA reacts to BBC Radio 4 Today Programme
The BBC Radio 4 Today Programme this morning exposed a tax avoidance scheme being promoted by an employment solutions company. The scheme enables recruitment agencies to claim Employment Allowance multiple times, each time reducing their National Insurance bill by £2,000. As the leading trade association for employment service providers, the Freelancer and Contractor Services Association (FCSA) has…
Response to Queen’s speech
On behalf of its members who support the UK’s contractor and freelancer community, the FCSA has welcomed the Queen’s speech which in the main highlighted the Government’s intention to continue its drive to economic recovery which is critical for the UK’s future prosperity. Commenting on the specifics Julia Kermode, CEO of FCSA said: “The Enterprise…
FCSA unites the contractor management sector
The Freelancer and Contractor Services Association (FCSA) has today launched an Associate programme in order to broaden its representation of the Contractor Management Sector and to galvanise the opinions of a fragmented industry. In launching the new initiative, Julia Kermode, CEO of the FCSA said: “We have never seen such a sustained attack on the…
FCSA welcomes positive recognition of small business by Government’s new Business Secretary
Tuning in to Sajid Javid’s inaugural speech this week, the Freelancer and Contractor Services Association (FCSA) has welcomed the new Business Secretary’s commitment to supporting the UK’s small businesses as part of his Enterprise bill. As the UK’s freelance and contractor workforce continues to grow and add value to UK plc, the FCSA…
FCSA welcomes New Millennia Umbrella as newest member
New Millennia Umbrella has become the latest member of The Freelancer and Contractor Services Association (FCSA) demonstrating that it fully complies with the trade body’s strict code of conduct. To become a member an applicant has to undergo a rigorous review of its business services, operations, policies and processes established by the FCSA following extensive…
Calling all contractors – now is the time to influence your new MP
We need your help! There are political discussions taking place regarding the future of tax deductible travel and subsistence expenses for contractors and self-employed. In particular, HMRC are considering proposals that will target people working through personal service companies and umbrella firms. We believe this is fundamentally wrong as it penalises the flexible workforce, effectively…
FCSA urges new Government to recognise the value of contractors
The Freelancer and Contractor Services Association (FCSA) congratulate David Cameron on his win as he returns to Downing Street but also send a clear reminder to the Government that it should be doing more for the growing numbers of contractors and freelancers who have helped UK plc to get back on its feet throughout…