Oct 29, 2021

News of 6prog - Issue #13

By AndyAt6prog • Issue #13 • View online

I’m working with a client at the moment who is sending me to Glasgow for COP26. Frankly it’s been a fascinating insight into the charity sector and a really enjoyable contract but not perhaps for the reasons expected.

One thing that is often overlooked when businesses hire freelance is the [very] wide range of organisations they have worked for. It’s usually much higher than the average permie.

If you are hiring freelance consultants I recommend you get a form filled in - anonymously maybe - the feedback will not be the same as your current staff especially if you have brought in talent from outside your industry bubble.

In our consistent approach to act ethically we have signed up to the Ethical Move. Take a look.

Pledge | The Ethical Move

This pledge is designed to start a conversation about manipulation in marketing, and to move towards the creation of a standard.

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Offpayroll.org.uk continuing to impress us by lobbying against dodgy umbrellas.

Find fairer IR35 & CV19 clients, agents & brollys. OffPayroll.org.uk

Share your experiences and help the contracting community.

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Some positives from the freelancer informer but the relentless pushing from govt is making freelancing less attractive than in previous years. Despite this more people are doing it!

Self-employed to be in higher demand thanks to health and social care levy says think tank. but at what price? - Freelance Informer

Tax hikes could incentivise firms to use self-employed labour rather than employees, something the Chancellor has promised to tackle rather than exacerbate. But it’s looking like contractors and limited company directors are paying more than most.

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This is really interesting from leapers.co They have a great slack group too, and a new innovative jobs board - check it out!

Manual of Me - discover and communicate how you work best with others

A powerful tool to help you discover and communicate your working preferences and needs. Create your own for free.

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6prog - What skills can I find in 6prog?

Scale your agile workforce using the fastest and most cost effective contract engagement process

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