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Pensions Evri-where? A Smart solution that’s got a way to go!

We know them as Hermes, they like us to know them as Evri – (as in Evri-where) and the courier firm has done a deal with 12,000 of its 30,000 couriers granting them “self-employed +” status. Yesterday, the 12,000 couriers … Continue reading

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“Lifestyle” jobs should still pay pensions!

  The latest Gig Economy case to be tested in court starts today , (Monday 30th April) Courier firm Hermes is facing action from GMB Union members. The legal action, which follows GMB’s landmark success against Uber, is on behalf of … Continue reading

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How do we auto-enrol workers in the “gig economy”?

A gig economy is an environment where temporary positions are common and organizations contract with independent workers for short-term engagements. The trend toward a gig economy has begun The consultancy McKinsey  reckon that some 162 million people in Europe and America work independently. … Continue reading

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Is “too much” money the root of all evil?

I had a very odd conversation with my partner last night while watching the Human League at Windsor racecourse – hooray! The Human League are nothing to do with this blog though I now discover they suffered from having too … Continue reading

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