The New Points-Based Immigration System
Free movement between the UK and the EU will end on 31 December 2020. From 1 January 2021, anyone coming to work or study in the UK from anywhere in the world will need to apply through the points-based immigration system which offers new immigration routes treating EU and non-EU…
View PostThe Market Post-Brexit Brexit has been the most polarising topic in recent UK history, especially since the landmark referendum result on 23rd June 2016. This is hardly surprising given that the vote was split almost down the middle – 51.9% vs. 48.1% in favour of leaving the European Union. It…
View PostDiversity and Inclusion – MOB Academy
Our clients often ask us as a London-based recruitment agency what our policy is for diverse and inclusive hiring, as well as what commitments we have made either externally or internally in relation to diversity and inclusion. Today we wanted to share the contribution that our co-founder, Jeremy Nicholls, has…
View PostLockdown Lifting – Planning Ahead to a Brighter 2021
Lockdown Lifting – Planning Ahead to a Brighter 2021 On Wednesday of this week, assuming that MP’s vote through Boris Johnson’s toughened tier system, the latest national lockdown will come to an end. London has been designated as a Tier 2 zone which means that: No mixing of households indoors The Rule of Six will apply outdoors Pubs and restaurants are to close at 11.00pm …
View PostHow to Successfully Hire a Virtual Assistant
How to successfully hire a Virtual Assistant We have reached an interesting juncture in the healthcare crisis that has engulfed the country since March 2020. Though the country is again in lockdown, businesses themselves have proved remarkably resilient and are forging ahead, working from home despite COVID-19. Companies in London…
View PostThe Extension of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS)
The Extension of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) Yesterday, the Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced that the furlough scheme has been extended until March 2021. This announcement came as a relief to the many employers and workers facing uncertain times throughout a second lockdown and beyond and are in need…
View PostClaiming Working from Home Tax Relief
Claiming Working from Home Tax Relief With millions of UK office support workers now required to work from home throughout the pandemic, many have been concerned about their household bills creeping up. This will especially be the case as we approach the colder winter months and now facing another lockdown. On the 1st October HMRC launched a new online portal where employees…
View PostToday’s Announcement: Winter Economy Plan Snapshot
Today’s Announcement: Winter Economy Plan Snapshot Here are some key points from Rishi Sunak’s announcement earlier today when he unveiled measures to protect jobs beyond the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, which ends on the 31st October. Jobs Support Scheme A new Jobs Support Scheme has been announced today, which would…
View PostHow to Get Your CV to the Top of the Pile in a Pandemic
How to Get Your CV to the Top of the Pile in a Pandemic We find ourselves in an era and a marketplace in which it has never been easier to apply for office work in London. Conversely it has never been harder to secure that new role. How to…
View PostOur Time Best Spent 2020 has been a year when many freedoms we took for granted such as being able to go on holiday, socialise with friends, or see our loved ones, have been removed. One freedom we did not lose was the freedom to choose our own response to…
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