is a business function that can often just occur in the background of a business, with processes developed over time out of necessity rather than design. But as an agency with a growing number of contractors to manage, payroll can quickly get out of hand and lead to non-compliance.
Payroll non-compliance can have severe penalties, some…

a compliant umbrella, JMK is always looking for new ways to support our contractors, as well as keep an eye on the industry for things that might provide further help. 
Our friends at the FCSA have recently launched a new initiative which is designed to protect contractors from non-compliant umbrella providers and help ensure that their…

US election has dominated our newsfeeds in recent weeks, often pushing the latest about Covid from the top spot of most networks for the first time in weeks. But while the news of Joe Biden’s victory has been the main topic, the election results have generated a secondary conversation around the issue of diversity, with…

The Importance of Continued Professional Development

The events of the last couple of years have highlighted how important it is for all of us, as both employers and employees, to be prepared for anything. Being resilient means having the skills to bounce back from challenges and one of the best ways of being prepared is through…

What Is It And Why You Need To know

The CIS (Construction Industry Scheme) has had several iterations since it was first introduced in 1971 as the Construction Industry Tax Deduction Scheme, and it is under constant review by HMRC.
One requirement of the scheme, which aims to regulate the tax and National Insurance contributions made by…

months of speculation, we are officially facing a recession. But while the media would have us believe that there is nothing but doom and gloom ahead, a recession doesn’t have to mean a business slump. 
In fact, some studies suggest that it is possible for businesses to thrive or even grow during the recession as long…