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The Definitive Guide to Staffing and Workforce Growth

Tuesday September 17, 2024

Discover key strategies for talent suppliers to drive sustainable growth, from expanding services to optimising operations an...

Unlock High-Growth Sectors: Your Middle East Expansion Guide

Wednesday September 11, 2024

Discover why the Middle East is an attractive destination for business expansion and how to navigate its unique hiring landsc...

The Definitive Guide to Strategy in the Global Talent Marketplace

Monday August 19, 2024

Master contingent workforce compliance with our comprehensive guide. Learn key strategies to mitigate risks and ensure legal ...

Multimillion Dollar Mistakes: Why Misclassification Threatens Every Enterprise...

Monday July 29, 2024

Partner with People2.0 for expert labour leasing solutions that allow you to compliantly place contingent workers in regulate...

The Definitive Guide to Workforce Compliance Mastery

Tuesday July 16, 2024

Master contingent workforce compliance with our comprehensive guide. Learn key strategies to mitigate risks and ensure legal ...

Labour Leasing: How to Place Talent in Regulated Markets

Monday July 1, 2024

Partner with People2.0 for expert labour leasing solutions that allow you to compliantly place contingent workers in regulate...

The Definitive Guide to Payroll and Compliance Partners

Tuesday June 18, 2024

Discover how payroll and compliance partners can help your business navigate the complexities of contingent workforce managem...

Navigating Risks in the Staffing Industry: Challenges and Strategies

Monday June 3, 2024

Explore the key risks facing staffing firms and strategies to mitigate them. ...

Legislative Update: EU Sets New Standards for Platform Workers and Algorithmic M...

Thursday May 2, 2024

EU's latest directive reshapes working conditions for platform workers. Learn how it impacts your business with People2.0....

Infographic: Independent Contractor or Employee? 

Sunday April 7, 2024

Discover basic differences between contractors and employees with People2.0’s infographic overview. ...

Increase Business Agility with a Contingent Workforce Strategy 

Monday March 25, 2024

Discover how a strategic contingent workforce approach can enhance business agility and provide access to a diverse talent po...

9 Steps to Building a Successful Contingent Workforce Strategy 

Wednesday March 13, 2024

​​How to Attract Rare Talent While Driving Cost Savings​  For enterprises seeking to navigate the ever-evolving fi...

The Benefits of Using Contract Workers

Monday February 26, 2024

Explore how People2.0 bridges the gap between enterprises and contract workers, ensuring mutual benefits, legal safeguards, a...

Navigating Industry Challenges: Insights from People2.0’s Top Blog Posts o...

Wednesday January 3, 2024

Explore our 2023 industry insights. From worker classification to strategic outsourcing, navigate the evolving workforce land...

Compliance Alert: Supreme Court of the Netherlands Rules on Work Council’s...

Monday December 18, 2023

Discover how the Netherlands Supreme Court ruling on the Works Council's advisory role in group hiring impacts contingent wor...

Empowering the Hidden Workforce  

Monday December 11, 2023

Explore the impact of the contingent workforce on business strategy and learn how People2.0's integrated approach empowers or...

Answering Your Questions: People2.0’s Role in the Global Talent Marketplace ...

Monday November 27, 2023

Find out how People2.0 ensures fair treatment for contingent workers and provides comprehensive support for staffing firms an...

EOR vs. AOR: Choosing the Right Solution for Your Workforce Needs

Wednesday August 9, 2023

Discover the key differences between EOR and AOR services to streamline your workforce management, mitigate risks, and expand...

The New Extended Workforce Stack: Incorporating Marketplaces

Wednesday November 16, 2022

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Top 4 Tips for Managing Remote Workers

Friday August 26, 2022

There are many challenges to working remotely and managing remote teams. We have tips and actionable insights, to help you im...

Ensuring the Security of Your Remote Workforce

Thursday August 11, 2022

Your cybersecurity measures will need to be different when managing a remote workforce. There are additional challenges and s...

Working in Ireland – What do you need to know?

Thursday July 28, 2022

If you are an EU citizen, or a citizen of a country in the EEA (Iceland, Lichtenstein or Norway) or Switzerland, you have cer...

Working internationally from Switzerland – What you need to know about com...

Thursday July 28, 2022

Switzerland is known for its beautiful landscapes, strong economy and high quality products. The prospect of higher wages and...

Remote Collaboration: Bringing teams together while apart

Wednesday July 27, 2022

Working with remote employees in a distributed workforce or contingent workforce comes with challenges. Don’t let remote co...

Interview with Enoch Essemiah – Payroll Specialist

Friday July 22, 2022

I joined People2.0 one month ago, in the middle on June, and work as a payroll specialist based in The Netherlands. Before my...

What is an EOR and who needs one?

Thursday July 21, 2022

The Staffing Industry Analyst defines EOR as –“an employer for tax purposes while an employee performs work for the clien...

Things to Consider When Asking Your MSP About EOR & Payroll

Thursday July 21, 2022

Ensure that you are outsourcing your administrative functions to the right partner with the expertise to handle your distribu...

On-Demand Webinar: Becoming a Client-of-Choice for the Flexible Workforce

Thursday July 14, 2022

In the era of talent scarcity many innovative HR professionals are deploying total talent management strategies that seek to ...

On-Demand Webinar: Building a Talent Community

Thursday July 14, 2022

We are entering a new era of talent scarcity, particularly within professional and STEM categories. We are also seeing dramat...

On-Demand Webinar: 9 Steps to Building a Flexible Workforce Strategy

Thursday July 14, 2022

A flexible workforce model can attract scarce talent, while driving significant cost savings and enhancing enterprise flexibi...

On-Demand Webinar: Get Prepared. Talent Engagement Strategies During Unpredictab...

Thursday July 14, 2022

Tracking economic predictions is like being in a room full of bouncing, rubber balls. In January, the Congressional Budget Of...

Webinar: Drive Compliance in Your Talent Strategy with SAP Fieldglass Partner So...

Thursday July 14, 2022

Total workforce management is key to executing your company’s talent strategy. Peace of mind and efficiency of process are ...

On-Demand Webinar: It’s Time to Adjust! Why Virtualization is Making Emplo...

Thursday July 14, 2022

A 2020 Gartner survey of finance executives reported that nearly 75% planned to make some of their workforce remote until 202...

The Changing Workforce: It’s a Whole Different Animal Virtual Conference

Thursday July 14, 2022

We attracted more than 350 registrants and featured 25+ industry experts, clients, and partners. These leaders joined in 6 in...

On-Demand Webinar: Direct Sourcing Demystified

Thursday July 14, 2022

Sixty percent of organizations state that developing a direct source strategy for talent is their top contingent workforce pr...

Retail Industry Case Study

Thursday July 14, 2022

TalentWave client success story for a major international retailer that needed to implement a comprehensive flexible workforc...

Information Services Industry Case Study

Thursday July 14, 2022

Due to the nature of their business our Client utilizes a wide range of contract experts who bring unique experience, knowle...

Software Industry Case Study

Thursday July 14, 2022

Our client needed to ensure their flexible workforce population was properly classified and on-boarded through a streamlined ...

Financial Services Industry Case Study

Thursday July 14, 2022

Our client was looking for a specialized provider of Independent Contractor (IC) Compliance and Employer of Record (EOR) ser...

Cloud Computing Industry Case Study

Thursday July 14, 2022

Our cloud computing client’s Procurement team recognized there were significant risks associated with contract resources an...

Technology Industry Case Study

Thursday July 14, 2022

This technology company was looking for an IC compliance solution provider that could support their process requirements and ...

Mergers & Acquisitions and the Hidden Exposure of Misclassified ICs

Thursday July 14, 2022

Hidden under the shiny surface of many M&A transactions is the hidden exposure of misclassified independent contractors, whic...

Tenure Limits for Temporary Employees

Thursday July 14, 2022

Imposing tenure limits for temporary employees is a common practice. However, the minimal benefits gained from instituting an...

Intellectual Property, Trade Secret Risks and Your Independent Contractors

Thursday July 14, 2022

Some practical advice on how you can best safeguard your business IP and trade secrets while still providing the critical in...

The Perils of Do-it-Yourself Independent Contractor Compliance

Thursday July 14, 2022

We are often asked about the merits of going with an in-house, or what we call a Do-It-Yourself (DIY), approach to independen...

Practical Steps in Statement of Work (SOW) Management

Thursday July 14, 2022

Statement of Work (SOW) Management serves as the basis for defining a project relationship through a formal contract agreemen...

IC Compliance Program Frequently Asked Questions

Thursday July 14, 2022

As industry experts in Independent Contractor compliance and engagement solutions, TalentWave is often asked for expert input...

The Flexible Workforce: A shock absorber for turbulent economic conditions

Thursday July 14, 2022

What is the optimal staffing level? How do you determine the right mix of traditional workers versus flexible workers (indep...

TalentBridge

Thursday July 14, 2022

Search your known resources and deploy them as soon as the following day with your own Talent Community. Learn more about Tal...

The Flexible Workforce Strategic Planning Guide

Thursday July 14, 2022

Almost every industry can benefit from engaging the independent workforce. So how do you effectively tap into the potential o...

Best-in-Class IC Compliance: 5 Critical Program Elements

Thursday July 14, 2022

Building and/or optimizing an organization’s IC compliance strategy has become a boardroom issue for many companies. And it...

Workforce Virtualization and Payroll Complexities

Thursday July 14, 2022

Develop actionable strategies you can use today to maximize your profits placing contract talent....

Essential Questions to Evaluate Outsourcing Providers Guide

Thursday July 14, 2022

This comprehensive list of questions will help staffing owners thoroughly evaluate outsourcing providers to choose the right ...

Managing Your Virtual Workforce

Thursday July 14, 2022

Here are the critical factors you need to consider to successfully manage a virtual workforce, from tools to security and eve...

EOR vs. PEO

Thursday July 14, 2022

Discover the many differences between an employer of record (EOR) and a professional employer organization (PEO)....

Unstoppable Sales Growth: Six Tips to Build a New Revenue Stream with Contract R...

Wednesday July 13, 2022

Learn how recruiting companies can capture a new revenue stream amid the Great Resignation. ...

Great Resignation in Germany – Why employees are becoming estranged from their...

Tuesday July 12, 2022

The Great Resignation wave in the United States, with employees quitting their jobs without a new offer, has now hit Europe. ...

Distributed Workforce Combats UK Labor Shortage

Thursday June 30, 2022

The UK is suffering from a significant labor shortage despite low unemployment rates. Changing recruitment strategies can hel...

Managing Distributed Workforces: Remote Payroll Taxes

Thursday June 16, 2022

Handling the payroll taxes for a remote, distributed workforce can be complicated. Ensure you’re able to hire compliantly a...

What do you need to know about employing Ukrainian workers in Ireland? 

Monday June 13, 2022

Over 30,000 Ukrainians (mostly women and children) have entered Ireland under the temporary protection directive. With the te...

The Rise of the Gig Economy

Thursday June 9, 2022

More and more people are turning to the gig economy as a way to make a living or earn extra cash. But where has this growth c...

Right to Disconnect Legislation in Europe 

Sunday June 5, 2022

In just a few years, the world of work has transformed with remote work allowing many people to continue to work in their sec...

Employee Wants, Company Needs: Balancing the Borderless Workplace

Thursday May 12, 2022

People2.0’s Flexible Work Program benefits a distributed workforce by allowing for fully remote employees as well as a hybr...

Seven Employee Classification Types in the US and How to Identify Them Correctly

Thursday April 28, 2022

When it comes to employee classification, mapping out a plan not only ensures your staffing agency's due diligence, it can fo...

What do you need to know about employing Ukrainian workers in Germany?

Wednesday April 27, 2022

Since the beginning of the war in Ukraine, over 300.000 Ukrainian refugees have been registered in Germany. As a return to Uk...

What are the changes to employment law in 2022? UK, Ireland and the Nordic Regio...

Tuesday April 19, 2022

UK Employment Bill An anticipated employment law change in the UK is the Employment Bill which is expected to be published an...

Five ways leaders can help prevent workplace burnout 

Monday March 21, 2022

With burnout rising dramatically, a new challenge that leaders now face is how to prevent burnout in their workers. In this p...

International Women’s Day

Wednesday March 16, 2022

Imagine a gender equal world, a world free of bias, stereotypes and discrimination. A world that’s diverse, equitable, and ...

What Is Considered “Reasonable in the Circumstances” for Proof of Personal E...

Thursday March 10, 2022

COVID-19 has revised the circumstances around personal emergency leave, and more changes are coming. What counts as reasonabl...

Opportunities for Contingent Workforce Strategies

Thursday February 24, 2022

The nature of talent is changing. Agencies need to take action to stay ahead....

Five steps to integrate remote workers in a company

Tuesday February 15, 2022

In just a few short years, remote working has become common for millions of people all over the world. As more candidates con...

Working in Finland – What do you need to know?

Monday February 14, 2022

If you are from a country that is not an EU member state, or one of the Nordic countries, you will need a work visa to enable...

Work Permits in Germany – An overview

Monday February 14, 2022

As the fourth biggest economy in the world, after Japan, China and the United States, Germany is an attractive country for sk...

Why highly skilled workers choose labour leasing in Switzerland

Tuesday January 18, 2022

While labour leasing, also called temporary work, is traditionally being presented as a solution for unemployed, often margin...

Welcome to the 2022 People2.0 EMEA Newsletter

Monday January 17, 2022

In 2020 TCP Solutions, Capital GES and We Pay People officially began operating under People2.0, with the full People2.0 rebr...

A permanent shift to Digital Right to Work checks in the UK

Thursday January 13, 2022

The Home Office have announced that from 6 April 2022 it is moving to permanent Digital Identity Right to Work checks....

What Job Security Means During the Great Resignation

Thursday December 16, 2021

Job security isn’t what it used to be. Employees increasingly look for security through a diversity of experiences....

Employing a worker in Europe

Thursday December 16, 2021

For businesses and agencies looking to expand globally, Europe has always been considered a great region to build a remote wo...

Sweden – Expert Tax Relief extended to 5 Years

Saturday December 4, 2021

As of 2021, new rules regarding “expert tax relief” came into force. Previously, the tax relief itself was only valid for...

Strategies for Re-Recruiting Existing Staff

Thursday December 2, 2021

Your existing workforce is your most valuable asset. Re-recruiting your staff can help keep your talent pools intact....

Setting up a labour leasing company in Austria – What do you need to know?

Monday November 29, 2021

Austria is a country that has a long tradition with immigration. Although most of the approximately eight million inhabitants...

Top six priorities for business leaders to focus on in 2022

Thursday November 25, 2021

As we approach the end of another year, business leaders are busy making plans to grow their business and workforce goals nex...

The Evolution of Work

Thursday November 11, 2021

We may still be living with the Covid-19 pandemic for a while, however thanks to vaccines life has begun to get back to norma...

How to Conduct Better Video Interviews When Hiring Remote Employees

Thursday November 4, 2021

Video interviews are now commonly used in hiring processes, but not all recruiters are using them effectively....

Ergonomic Tips For Remote Workers

Wednesday November 3, 2021

As companies adopt long-term remote working practices, it is important that workers are comfortable in their home office envi...

Working in Denmark – What do you need to know?

Monday October 18, 2021

Vibrant cities, stunning nature and high quality of life make living in Denmark an enticing choice. From its cosmopolitan cit...

Employee Restrictive Covenants – Insights from the People2.0 Legal Team

Thursday October 14, 2021

Restrictive covenants are contractual terms in employment contracts that are used to prevent a former employee from engaging ...

7 Advantages to Remote Workers That Your Clients Will Love

Thursday October 7, 2021

Workers have loved going remote, but employers have a lot to gain from going virtual too....

Employing a worker in Spain

Wednesday October 6, 2021

Known for its central geographic location, innovative industries, and transport links, Spain is a great choice for businesses...

The Global Minimum Tax is coming – what do you need to know now

Wednesday September 29, 2021

In July, the seven leading industrial nations USA, Canada, UK, Germany, Italy, France and Japan have agreed on a new global m...

How to boost worker morale during uncertain times

Saturday September 11, 2021

Supporting the health and well-being of workers is an important aspect of management for any business. Uncertain times can ma...

Engagement Freedom: Strategies to Connect with Global Talent

Thursday September 9, 2021

Talent globalization has accelerated during the pandemic. Here’s how you can help your clients successfully build and engag...

Global Talent Management: Strategies to Leverage the Global Talent Community

Thursday August 26, 2021

Talent procurement strategies need to adapt rapidly to the borderless future of work. These strategies will help you successf...

How the pandemic has impacted the contingent workforce

Tuesday August 17, 2021

Covid-19 has no doubt had a huge impact on the way we work, with an increase in remote working for millions of office workers...

How to Build Out your Diversity and Inclusion Hiring Strategies

Thursday August 12, 2021

Building a diversity and inclusion hiring strategy can help mitigate biases and attract top talent that you may currently be ...

Biggest trends impacting HR in 2021

Monday August 2, 2021

2020 changed the priorities of most HR leaders, as they quickly had to navigate everything from remote work culture to higher...

Brexit – What are the new rules for UK contractors in Europe?

Sunday August 1, 2021

The European Union and the UK reached an agreement on a new partnership on 24 December 2020, with new rules that apply betwee...

Why maintaining employee engagement is essential in a hybrid workforce

Thursday July 29, 2021

As remote and hybrid workforces are becoming a permanent fixture in a post-COVID-19 working world, organisations are now focu...

UK sees increase in temporary workers and jobs post pandemic

Friday July 23, 2021

During times of economic difficulty, such as the Covid-19 pandemic, businesses will want to find a solution for an economic r...

5 Lessons From Our Candidate Sourcing Webinar

Thursday July 15, 2021

Learn more about the key lessons in candidate sourcing to help your staffing or recruiting agency stand out in 2021....

Working in Norway. What do I need to know?

Tuesday July 13, 2021

Norway is a country with a vibrant economy, high quality of life and one of the best social safety nets in the world. In addi...

Goodbye home office? – What companies need to know when returning to the offic...

Tuesday July 13, 2021

With infection rates continuing to fall and Covid-19 restrictions being relaxed, employers now no longer have to offer or ask...

Best of the Year: Our Top 5 Blogs of 2021

Monday July 12, 2021

This year has been another difficult year for talent procurement professionals, with the effects of COVID-19 still impacting ...

5 Phases to an Optimized Contingent Workforce Management Strategy

Tuesday June 29, 2021

Your staffing or recruiting agency can help your clients optimize their contingent workforce management strategy by understan...

How Feel Good Managers can foster a positive corporate culture

Monday June 21, 2021

Feel Good Managers are an integral part of the team and as the name suggests, their objective is to create a great team atmos...

Managing a hybrid workforce

Thursday June 17, 2021

As economies begin to reopen again, organisations are making plans to adopt the hybrid workforce model. For some businesses, ...

Working in Sweden – What do you need to know?

Thursday June 17, 2021

Sweden has amazing benefits for workers, citizens and foreigners alike. Working in Sweden gives you a generous amount of holi...

Home Office Life

Monday June 7, 2021

Studies and statistics show working from home is here to stay. With the right routine, technology and balance, it can be a be...

How to expand your business into Europe

Monday June 7, 2021

For companies with ambitions to expand globally, especially those in the US, Europe is a natural first choice given its matur...

Can employers require staff to get the COVID-19 vaccine?

Thursday May 13, 2021

With many people returning to offices and not all workers having received their COVID-19 vaccine yet, it is not unusual for w...

Contracting in the Aviation Industry

Monday May 10, 2021

The UK has the third largest aviation sector in the world, behind only China and the US. Air transport represents a small sha...

27% Rule Denmark

Monday May 3, 2021

There are many reasons why Denmark is a great place to live and work, and the 27% rule is one of the reasons Denmark attracts...

The Difference between Consumer vs. Employer Branding in Talent Procurement

Thursday April 22, 2021

In talent procurement, you need to attract both candidates and clients. Each audience requires a different unique value propo...

Working In Germany – What do you need to know?

Thursday April 8, 2021

Europe’s biggest economy is very appealing to people looking to do business. However, lots needs to be arranged for those w...

How to prepare for hybrid working

Monday April 5, 2021

Since Covid-19 changed our lives in March 2020, many workers across the world have had to adjust to mandatory working from ho...

Managing the Health and Well-Being of Remote Workers

Saturday April 3, 2021

As many people continue to work from home, it is vital that employers implement the necessary supports to manage the health a...

Due to Pandemic and IR35 reform – half of UK freelancers plan to quit self-emp...

Tuesday March 16, 2021

Now a year on from the first lockdown, it has been revealed that according to data from The Association of Independent Profes...

Digital Corona passport for contractors

Thursday February 18, 2021

Digital health passports may contribute to the long-term management of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, they pose essential qu...

How the tight lockdown in Germany effects temporary employment

Thursday January 21, 2021

Like many other countries, Germany has been partly shutting down the economy as a means to contain Covid-19. As a result, man...

How to work in Europe post Brexit

Friday January 15, 2021

There is no doubt UK nationals will find it harder to work in Europe now the UK has left the EU, with additional paperwork su...

Newly Approved – Sweden’s economic employer concept as of January 1 202...

Friday January 15, 2021

After discussions that began in 2017, last month Sweden’s parliament approved the introduction of the Economic Employer Con...

Are You Undervetting Your Independent Contractors?

Friday January 8, 2021

As we move into a new year and administration, we’re all in goal-making mode. Sure, our most immediate resolutions are to k...

COVID-19 – Germany’s rules on workplace testing, working from home, and the ...

Wednesday January 6, 2021

Since the end of April, new legislation has been put in place to ensure employees must work from home if asked to do so by th...

Five Reasons to Expand Internationally in 2021

Monday January 4, 2021

If going global has been in your business plans for some time, here are five reasons to expand internationally in 2021....

Workers gain new health and safety protection from 31 May (UK)

Monday January 4, 2021

UK workers look set to gain new health and safety protection from 31 May, subject to parliamentary approval. ...

Why Employers Should Be Concerned When Employees “Work From Home” in a Locat...

Monday December 7, 2020

We’re all tired of hearing about how uncertain, unprecedented and challenging 2020 has been.  Unfortunately, it’s the re...

5 Reasons to contract in the Pharmaceutical Industry

Thursday December 3, 2020

Contract roles can offer greater flexibility, work/life balance and the opportunity to increase hourly earnings. If you are c...

Is Candidate Ghosting Damaging Your Candidate Experience?

Thursday November 19, 2020

Ghosting: You say you’ll call, but you never do… You might be doing your candidates, your clients, and your recruitin...

What Is an EOR and What Does It Mean for Contingent Workers?

Thursday November 12, 2020

An employer of record (EOR) serves as the employer to contingent workers for tax purposes and performs all personnel function...

What can an Employer of Record (EOR) do for you?

Wednesday November 11, 2020

Companies in general, as well as recruitment agencies, can make use of an EOR (Employer of Record) but what would the advanta...

How will Brexit affect UK contractors in Europe

Wednesday November 11, 2020

Currently EU Social Security Coordination rules ensure that, if you are a UK employer, with employees working in the EU, EEA ...

Brexit – How can Businesses Prepare?

Wednesday November 11, 2020

With only weeks to go until the UK officially leaves the EU, UK employers should prepare for a no-deal scenario and understan...

FAQ for Talent Procurement Firms Deploying Independent Contractors in California

Thursday November 5, 2020

If you’re deploying independent contractors in California, you know how vigilant you need to be in order to ensure complian...

Expanding your business into Europe

Friday October 30, 2020

Europe has always been considered a great region for companies looking to expand their businesses internationally. Expanding ...

7 Tips to Conduct Video Interviews for Staffing Agencies and Recruiters

Thursday October 29, 2020

There have been many business lessons learned during COVID-19. One is that office space might not be as necessary as many peo...

Logistics and Distribution industry boom due to Covid-19

Thursday October 15, 2020

The Global logistics industry quickly had to rise to the challenges of COVID-19 and transform the way they work, and this tra...

Contracting and Recruiting in Fintech

Tuesday October 6, 2020

Financial technology, Fintech for short, describes the evolving intersection of financial services and technology. It can be ...

Covid pushes innovation in recruitment

Thursday September 24, 2020

Figures from research firm Gartner show 86 per cent of businesses have been conducting virtual interviews during the pandemic...

How Covid-19 has impacted the contingent workforce

Monday September 21, 2020

Covid-19 has no doubt had a huge impact on the way we work, with an increase in remote working for millions of office workers...

Successful Remote Workforce Management for Staffing Agencies Starts with These 5...

Tuesday September 15, 2020

The pandemic has accelerated the future of remote work. More people today are working from home than ever before. Earlier in ...

Construction Contracting in Sweden

Monday August 24, 2020

TCP are now an official ID06 registered company, meaning we can compliantly operate within the construction industry in Swede...

Obtaining a Work Permit to Work in Europe

Friday August 21, 2020

The EU is a political and economic union consisting of 28 countries, all with their own rules and regulations when it comes t...

EOR Perspective: Telltale Signs Contingent Labor Will Be the Next Thing

Tuesday August 18, 2020

The last few months have turned the business world upside-down. There have been many business lessons learned during COVID-19...

Majority of workforce prepared to retrain in new sectors

Sunday August 9, 2020

According to a recent survey from job board CV-Library, 59% of UK workers have said that they are willing to retrain in a ne...

Useful Tips for Managing Remote Workers

Tuesday August 4, 2020

Due to the rapid expansion of the COVID-19 virus, millions of people are working remotely for the first time. While there are...

What is an AUG (Arbeitnemeruberlassung) License

Tuesday July 28, 2020

An AUG license is required to assign contractors to Germany to provide services for a German end client, i.e. the company who...

Changes to the 183 day rule in Sweden

Thursday July 23, 2020

The current rules An individual’s tax liability in Sweden is determined by residence status for taxation purposes and the s...

Building a Great Team Culture for Global Remote Workers

Friday July 17, 2020

As the interest in remote work increases globally, maintaining a team culture is very important for businesses. In this post,...

Contract Staffing 101: Everything You Need to Know

Thursday July 16, 2020

The world has shifted to contingent and flexible working arrangements. The global situation in recent months has only acceler...

Useful Tips for Employees Working From Home

Saturday July 4, 2020

Due to the rapid expansion of the COVID-19 virus, millions of people are working remotely for the first time. In this post, w...

Datacentres, Payroll and the Nordics

Wednesday June 17, 2020

Digital services are relied upon now more than ever for remote working tools, streaming, online entertainment, healthcare and...

Interview Nextconomy Belgium – TCP merge with People 2.0

Wednesday June 17, 2020

TCP Solutions, payroll specialists for temporary contracts, active in 8 European countries, was acquired on 28 April by the A...

How TCP Solutions can work with your MSP

Wednesday June 17, 2020

If you are a managed service provider and would like to expand your reach across Europe, TCP has the licenses to employ your ...

How to employ international workers in a post-pandemic world

Tuesday June 16, 2020

As countries start to move out of mandated lockdowns, the global hiring freeze that occurred in early March is starting to pi...

Strategies for Onboarding an International Remote Worker

Thursday June 11, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has opened up new opportunities for businesses to hire remote workers globally. As a result, there is a...

IR35 Update – How businesses can prepare

Thursday June 11, 2020

Earlier this year the government announced that the planned changes to the way IR35 works in the private sector, which were d...

Employers ramping up UK hiring efforts amid coronavirus lockdown

Friday June 5, 2020

The UK’s coronavirus lockdown has resulted in some organisations furloughing staff, making redundancies or imposing hiring ...

Four Things to Consider When Expanding Your Business in Asia

Tuesday June 2, 2020

Many companies dream of expanding their business and hiring staff in Asia. With a population of over four billion, there is a...

The New Workplace Options after COVID-19

Thursday May 28, 2020

As most countries take steps towards lifting the coronavirus lockdowns, we begin to see the new changes that we will need to ...

Germany’s Kurzarbeit program – What you need to know

Tuesday May 26, 2020

Lockdown measures were implemented in Germany over two months ago to help contain the spread of Coronavirus, and although Ger...

Update regarding Danish Visa applications

Wednesday May 20, 2020

The Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI) is still able to process applications for residence pe...

Six things to consider when switching your business to remote working

Tuesday May 19, 2020

COVID-19 has changed the ways that we normally live and work. One of the biggest changes so far has been the increased number...

5 Job Skills to Succeed During and After a Pandemic

Thursday May 14, 2020

Leadership With many aspects of the working environment changing, social distancing and home working possibly continuing for ...

How to operate globally during uncertain times

Thursday April 23, 2020

The recent outbreak of the coronavirus COVID-19 is an unprecedented situation we find ourselves in at this time. As a result,...

Contractors, a solution for a faster economic recovery

Tuesday April 21, 2020

During times of economic difficulty, like the current global Covid-19 crisis, businesses will want to look for ways to naviga...

Covid-19: Useful Links For Employers

Tuesday March 24, 2020

The World Health Organisation (WHO) declared the coronavirus COVID-19 epidemic a pandemic on 11th March 2020. The situation i...

PRESS RELEASE: Capital GES announces Covid-19 business continuity plan functioni...

Monday March 23, 2020

In light of the worldwide propagation of COVID-19, the Swiss Federal Council has categorised the situation in Switzerland as ...

What Is Risk Management

Monday March 16, 2020

To manage risk in the workplace, it is essential to proactively understand the physical risks and potential hazards of each w...

A Virtual Bench of Affiliates Is More Cost Effective Than Maintaining Under-Util...

Wednesday March 11, 2020

A recent research study by the Hinge Institute, reports that professional service organizations grew faster in 2019 than in t...

How to adjust to working from home during the Covid-19 outbreak

Wednesday March 4, 2020

For many the Covid-19 outbreak has created many concerns around job security, how to go about normal activities and how to ke...

Interview with Client Services Executive – Ryan Benson

Friday February 21, 2020

Meet the TCP team! This month we would like to introduce our new Client Services Executive – Ryan Benson. Last month Ryan ...

Brexit Update: British citizens living in Sweden

Wednesday February 12, 2020

With Britain leaving the European Union on 1 January 2021, it is important that businesses prepare for the different possible...

Consulting Firms CAN Thrive in an Environment of Rapid Change

Tuesday February 4, 2020

In a recent High Growth Study by Hinge Research Institute, 42% of consulting firms surveyed stated that NEW competition is a ...

California Payroll Best Practices

Monday January 6, 2020

Here are just a few of the important things for you to consider when hiring employees in California...

People2.0 group completes three international acquisitions

Sunday January 5, 2020

Following on from the merger last year with People2.0, we are excited to announce the completion of the group’s latest inte...

Government support available for SME and individuals as of 27.03.20

Saturday January 4, 2020

Any employer with a PAYE scheme will be able to pay any employers who would otherwise be laid off during the crisis. Employee...

What Are the Tax Implications of AB5?

Wednesday November 6, 2019

When you begin to examine the business tax implications of California’s AB5 law, it’s easy to make things complicated. We...

Find Hope and Take Action: Understanding AB5 Carve-Outs

Wednesday October 23, 2019

The more we can understand the law, the better off we’ll be. As you recall, under the AB5 law, independent contractors, or ...

Supplier Rationalization vs. Optimization: Which Works Best for Your Contingent ...

Tuesday October 1, 2019

Supply-base professional, Eric Osterhout shares his experience when it comes to rationalizing vs. optimizing an organization...

Slackers, Clock-Watchers, and Chronic Complainers: How to Spot Disengaged Employ...

Tuesday August 27, 2019

High caliber leaders are aware of the “not so obvious” signs that an employee is becoming or is disengaged....

Slackers, Clock-Watchers, and Chronic Complainers: How to Spot Disengaged Employ...

Tuesday August 27, 2019

High caliber leaders are aware of the “not so obvious” signs that an employee is becoming or is disengaged....

Working in Sweden – What do you need to know?

Monday July 15, 2019

Sweden has amazing benefits for workers, citizens and foreigners alike. Working in Sweden gives you a generous amount of holi...

Are you a recruitment agency wanting to employ in Europe, but don’t have the a...

Monday July 8, 2019

Certain countries in Europe require the employer/supplier of the candidate to hold a labour leasing license in order to compl...

Working in the Netherlands. What do I Need to Know?

Monday July 1, 2019

The Netherlands is an appealing location for many contractors to work. There are lots of opportunities for expats to work, wi...

4 Benefits of Using an Employer of Record (EOR) Provider

Wednesday June 12, 2019

Serving as an employer of record (EOR) can make you legally vulnerable & take time/resources away from your contract-plac...

Becoming a Self-Employed Contractor in Germany

Thursday April 25, 2019

A popular way to be a contractor in Germany is via self-employment, especially when you are more concerned about how much you...

3 Easy Ways to Misclassify Employees

Monday April 8, 2019

There are a few easy ways to misclassify employees in your agency. To ensure compliance, be on the lookout for these misclass...

Blue Card: Temporary employment at the highest level – Author: Nicolas Sc...

Saturday March 9, 2019

Companies are not always able to cover their personnel requirements by perceiving and image their own employer brand in their...

Some Other Country

Monday December 17, 2018

Expanding your recruitment agency overseas can be a great strategy for growing your business, increasing its value and gettin...

Possible Impact of Brexit on Contract Roles in the UK and Europe

Thursday November 1, 2018

Nearly half, or 44%, of UK freelancers and contractors do not believe their business will be affected by Brexit. The research...

Should Contractors opt for Self-Employed or Employed? What are the Differences?

Wednesday October 10, 2018

A growing number of people in the UK now work for themselves and it is becoming increasingly common in many industries for bu...

Small Vendor Engagement: Does Tail Spend Have You in a Tail Spin?

Thursday August 9, 2018

The benefits of small vendor engagement are vast — increased diversity of supply base & tapping in to the explosion of ...

Help Your Salespeople Do What Matters Most

Saturday July 21, 2018

By understanding what really matter in the world of selling (inside and outside of the staffing industry), leaders can dramat...

3 Essential Principles to Drive Fast Growth in Temp/Contract Staffing

Thursday July 12, 2018

Unlock rapid growth principles for your temp/contract staffing firm. Outpace competitors and thrive in the dynamic staffing i...

Interns: The Economical, Convenient Solution to Short- and Long-Term Talent

Monday July 9, 2018

Hiring interns can come with big benefits for both your business and the intern. What factors should you consider? Learn more...

Reduced Time for 30% Tax Ruling in the Netherlands

Sunday July 8, 2018

The 30% ruling will be shortened from eight to five years with effect from the 1st of January 2019. This is proposed by the c...

Defining Your Purpose: A Secret to Fast Growth

Friday July 6, 2018

Beyond the measurable statistics when leading a fast and growing company, every staffing and recruiting company should have a...

When should I use a Professional Employer Organisation (PEO) for my company?

Friday June 29, 2018

A professional employer organisation (PEOs) provide outsourcing for all tasks and functions typically performed by an in-hous...

Meet the TCP Team! Client Services Specialist – Lars van der Mespel

Friday May 18, 2018

Meet the TCP team! This month we would like to introduce our Client Services Specialist for Germany and Switzerland – Lars ...

Leave Great Voicemails for Potential Candidates

Tuesday April 10, 2018

Phones are attached to us everywhere we go, but we don’t actually answer them. Here are some rules for voicemails that actu...

Tapping into Millennials’ Motivation to Build High-Performance Teams

Friday March 30, 2018

90% of executive leaders recognize the value of engaged teams, but only 24% believe their teams are actually engaged. The emp...

Impact of IR35 for Contractors in the UK

Monday March 19, 2018

Despite opposition from contractors and employers alike, the new updates to IR35 came into effect in April 2017 for contracto...

Embracing Independent Talent

Thursday December 14, 2017

(Part 2 of a 2-part series on Recalibrating Risk in the Age of the Independent Worker) One third of the American workforce ha...

Why Independent Contractors Lack Protection Under Sexual Harassment Laws

Thursday November 30, 2017

A half-century-old policy doesn’t protect ICs – and didn’t see the rise of independent work coming Allegations of sexua...

How the Rise of the Independent Worker Is Transforming the Workplace

Tuesday November 28, 2017

(Part 1 of a 2-part series on Recalibrating Risk in the Age of the Independent Worker) When 53 million Americans—one-third ...

What is an Umbrella Company?

Wednesday November 8, 2017

There seems to be some confusion about what an Umbrella Company exactly stands for in the UK and why they are needed. We will...

Talent Supply Options to Enable Your Direct Sourcing Strategy

Tuesday August 29, 2017

TalentWave has been helping clients execute this strategy for over 20 years with a comprehensive suite of solutions designed ...

What are Knowledge Migrants in The Netherlands?

Thursday August 24, 2017

Real top talents are not only found within the borders of the Netherlands. Specialist knowledge or skills are increasingly ac...

Stay Ahead of the Competition! Attract Knowledge Migrants

Thursday August 24, 2017

In a few years, there will be a worldwide shortage in qualified personnel. Due to demographic developments, the largest part ...

Customer Testimonial – Robert Walters

Thursday August 24, 2017

Robert Walters is a large, international recruitment agency, specialised in the finance, legal, tax and treasury sector....

Working in Belgium – What do you Need to Know?

Thursday August 24, 2017

Belgium, Europe’s political centre. An appealing location for many entrepreneurs and companies. The country has a rich hist...

How to Define and Implement a Direct Sourcing Strategy

Wednesday August 23, 2017

Many leading organizations, across all geographies and industries, have recognized the benefits of direct sourcing as an effe...

The Benefits of a Direct Sourcing Strategy for Talent Acquisition

Friday July 28, 2017

The world of work is changing rapidly, and companies that depend on knowledge workers must continue to evolve and innovate ho...

Working in Switzerland – What do you Need to Know?

Tuesday July 25, 2017

Working abroad is interesting and enriching. Especially working in Switzerland in the fresh Swiss mountain air. But how do y...

The Workforce of the Future: Should You Buy, Rent, or Build?

Wednesday April 19, 2017

In today’s complicated workplace companies are challenged by the harsh reality of talent scarcity when trying to fill criti...

[Infographic] The New Workforce

Tuesday April 11, 2017

In this infographic, we look at the factors driving the growth of the independent workforce and strategies companies use to s...

How HR Can Remain Relevant in the New World of Work

Wednesday April 5, 2017

Organizations of all sizes and across all industries are increasingly choosing to engage contingent labor. As this segment of...

Is There Still a Need for “Human Resources” in the New World of Work?

Wednesday March 8, 2017

The world of work is rapidly evolving. With dramatic demographic shifts taking place we are witnessing increasing levels of t...

Consulting Firm Sizes Up the Gig Economy: It Is Larger Than You Might Think, and...

Wednesday March 1, 2017

Many industry experts have estimated the size of the contingent workforce in the US, with some predicting it could approach 4...

How the Baby Boomers are Driving the Growth of the Independent Workforce

Wednesday February 15, 2017

Driven by seismic shifts in the workforce and the workplace, the independent workforce continues to grow. One of the key driv...

3 Significant Workplace Trends Impacting HR Professionals

Wednesday February 8, 2017

With the rapid changes taking place in the workforce, and the ever-evolving workplace, the professional life of an HR leader ...

Talent Communities: How to Find Talent

Wednesday December 14, 2016

There are many ways to source workers for talent communities. Read this article to learn where you can self-source proven, ve...

Strategic Considerations for Talent Communities

Thursday December 8, 2016

In this article, learn about the strategic considerations for HR, Talent Acquisition & Procurement professionals when buildin...

Mastering Talent Community Building: A Guide for Staffing and Recruiting Profess...

Tuesday November 29, 2016

Learn how to build and nurture a thriving talent community for your staffing firm. Discover key strategies to attract, engage...

The New Workforce Reality: Too Much Available Labor, Not Enough Available Talent

Tuesday November 15, 2016

The new workforce reality is too many available positions, and not enough workers to fill those positions. What factors are t...

Continued Focus on Independent Contractor Misclassification

Thursday November 10, 2016

Independent contractor misclassification is an everyday occurrence in companies across the U.S. Learn more about how to avoid...

Core Principles for Building a Successful a Talent Community

Thursday October 27, 2016

What are the core principles, or building blocks, for a successful talent community? There are many factors. Read this articl...

Talent Community Manifesto: The Declaration of Independents

Wednesday October 19, 2016

Talent Community enables enterprise companies to curate a community of known, independent and non-employee workers, transfor...

8 Reasons Employees Quit (and Join the Independent Workforce)

Wednesday August 31, 2016

Examining the reasons employees quit provides valuable insight for HR & talent acquisition leaders. Learn more about how you...

How Procurement Leaders Can Attract Better Talent

Tuesday August 16, 2016

Procurement teams play a critical role in sourcing contingent workers for a company. Learn how the most progressive companies...

Talent Scarcity: The New Market Reality

Tuesday August 9, 2016

As companies struggle with talent scarcity, total talent management has emerged as a new, viable strategy. Learn how best-in-...

The Growth of the Flexible Workforce

Wednesday August 3, 2016

By 2020, over 40% of the U.S. workforce will be independent. How can you avoid common compliance pitfalls of a flexible workf...

Worker Misclassification: Why the IRS Cares & You Should Too

Thursday July 14, 2016

The IRS is cracking down on rampant worker misclassification. The enormous growth of the independent workforce means this scr...

The Importance of Vendor Compliance

Tuesday June 7, 2016

Because so many companies in today’s economy utilize subcontractors for the efficiency and cost savings that they provide, ...

What is an Independent Contractor?

Tuesday May 24, 2016

Many organizations are legitimately confused about how to properly classify individuals as independent contractors versus emp...

Dutch Law DBA: The Purpose, the consequences and the (in)securities

Friday March 25, 2016

Now that the proposed Deregulation Assessment Working Relations Act (DBA) has passed Parliament the VAR Certificate has becom...

The Many Facets of Worker Misclassification

Wednesday March 16, 2016

Many companies that utilize independent workers believe worker misclassification is just an employer tax issue. The truth is ...

Just Calling Someone an Independent Contractor Doesn’t Necessarily Make It So

Wednesday March 9, 2016

In today’s competitive talent market many organizations engage workers as independent contractors. Strategic companies have...

Audited Consultant Risk: Who Is the Employer?

Tuesday February 23, 2016

It has been said that the American dream used to be owning your own home. Today, there are many who say the new American drea...

Defining an Independent Business Providing Services to Your Company

Tuesday January 19, 2016

As independent contractor compliance and engagement specialists, we are frequently asked by enterprise clients to help them m...

Millennials at Work

Thursday January 14, 2016

We’ve now entered a new era of talent scarcity, a time when buyers of talent must focus on attracting and retaining the vit...

Stepping Outside the Corporation

Tuesday January 12, 2016

In today’s article we’ll examine a common phenomenon in enterprise programs: the individual worker who “steps outside...

The Cascading Perils of Independent Contractor Misclassification

Thursday January 7, 2016

In the latter half of 2015 both the IRS and the Department of Labor (DOL) issued guidance emphasizing the importance of prope...

Potential Worker Misclassification Risks with SOW Vendors

Thursday December 17, 2015

Engaging with a corporation does not automatically protect your company from worker misclassification risks. We are frequentl...

The Many Potential Pitfalls of Worker Misclassification

Tuesday December 15, 2015

Worker misclassification is a growing area of concern for US employers. In 2015 we saw significant federal and state regulato...

Intellectual Property and Engaging Independent Contractors: Who Owns What?

Tuesday November 17, 2015

Appropriate workers classification, though important, is not the only risk that consulting buyers face. Intellectual property...

Employment Law Trends and the Flexible Workforce

Thursday November 12, 2015

There is a common misconception that contingent workers are exempt from following certain labor laws. Often, you must follow ...

An Overview of Different Business Structures for Independent Contractors

Thursday November 5, 2015

The art of classifying Independent Contractors requires a thorough understanding of various business organizations and the nu...

Agencies Involved with Worker Misclassification Claims

Thursday October 29, 2015

The risks associated with IC misclassification are widespread, and an increasing number of federal and state agencies are foc...

9 Critical Workforce Trends for Today’s HR Leaders – (part 1)

Tuesday October 27, 2015

2 part series on critical workforce trends for today’s HR leaders, examining the macro workforce and workplace trends, and ...

When Independent Contractor Classification Is Done Correctly

Thursday October 22, 2015

While most government agencies have a bias towards all workers being classified as employees, it is important to note that in...

The Impact of Exemption Misclassifications

Thursday October 8, 2015

We often discuss independent contractor misclassification and the significant risk it can present to employers. Today we’ll...

Best Practices to Become a Client of Choice for the Flexible Workforce

Tuesday October 6, 2015

Progressive organizations are learning they must become a “client-of-choice” in order to attract and retain the flexible ...

Economic Realities Test: Do You Truly Have an Independent Contractor?

Thursday October 1, 2015

In a real-world example, when engaging a high-level software developer and the economic realities test is applied, an employe...

Happy National Payroll Week

Wednesday September 9, 2015

This week is National Payroll Week which celebrates the hard work by America's 150 million wage earners and the payroll profe...

Why a CFO Should Care About Total Talent Management

Tuesday September 1, 2015

In today’s fast-paced and global economy CFO's are tasked with more than ever before, and often called upon to act as an in...

The Business Case for Building an Alumni Talent Community

Tuesday August 25, 2015

Globalization, aging workers, and the rapidly growing flexible workforce are forcing many companies to reevaluate their workf...

Temporary Work: Modern Slavery or Economic Opportunity?

Thursday February 19, 2015

According to the German Federal Employment Agency, temporary work increased steadily in the past few years. In Germany over 9...

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