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Umbrella company reform and why it matters for HR
When HMRC introduces joint and several liability for umbrella company tax failures in April 2026, many organisations will discover they have a significant blind spot. Nobody is actually accountable for their extended workforce. This article explores why this represents an opportunity for HR to lead, and how to start those conversations internally.
Jools Barrow-Read
Founder
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Why vendor neutrality is the most valuable thing you’re not buying
Most organisations believe they're getting independent advice on their extended workforce. Many aren't. This article unpacks what genuine vendor neutrality means, how compromised independence shows up in practice, and why the April 2026 reforms make this conversation more urgent than it's ever been.
Jools Barrow-Read
Founder