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IR35 & Talent Strategy Resources

UK Compliance & IR35

Autumn Budget 2026: What It Means for UK Contractor Engagement

Autumn Budget 2026 made no further change to IR35 but plans 670 more HMRC compliance officers. What UK businesses engaging contractors need to know for 2027.

Global Hiring & EOR

The Perfect Hire Lives in the Wrong Country: Four Ways Teams Solve It

The best hire often lives where you have no entity. Compare four ways to engage international contractors, scored on speed, cost, and compliance risk.

UK Compliance & IR35

[Expert Session Recap] Preparing for Joint and Several Liability: Is Your Supply Chain Ready?

Prepare your organisation for the April 2026 Joint and Several Liability (JSL) shift. Learn from industry experts how to audit supply chains and mitigate tax risks under the new Finance Bill.

UK Compliance & IR35

HMRC’s New Umbrella Rules Put More Liability on Agencies and End Clients

HMRC’s 2026 umbrella reform shifts PAYE and NIC liability to agencies and end clients. Learn what’s changing, how Joint and Several Liability works, and how to prepare your off-payroll, freelance and contractor model.

UK Compliance & IR35

New Umbrella Tax Legislation Puts Businesses and Recruitment Agencies on the Hook with Joint & Several Liability

From April 2026, UK hiring organisations will be liable for umbrella company tax failures. Learn what’s changing, why it matters now, and how Worksome helps you stay protected and in control.

UK Compliance & IR35

HMRC’s 5,000 New Compliance Officers: What UK Businesses Who Hire Freelancers Need to Know

HMRC is hiring 5,000 new tax inspectors. Learn what UK businesses hiring freelancers must do to stay compliant.

UK Compliance & IR35

How to operate Outside of IR35: working with contractors while staying compliant

Unsure what operating outside IR35 entails when engaging contractors? Get up to speed on your obligations as a hirer and how to build contractor relationships that are both fruitful and compliant.

Session Opening

Setting the Stage: The Freelance Economy is a $5.4 Trillion Paradigm Shift

Discover how the global shift towards digital jobs is reshaping employment, and the imperative need for strategic adaptations.

Talent Strategies & IR35 Panel: Watch the Replay

Explore key insights from a panel discussion on IR35, covering its impact on legal and compliance, challenges during implementation, attempted workarounds, and strategies for talent acquisition.

Panel Deep Dive and Takeaways

Insights from Industry Experts on Talent Strategies & IR35

In a recent panel discussion focusing on Talent Strategies & IR35, seasoned industry experts provided a deep dive into the intricacies of talent acquisition.

Hear from Attendees on Their Key Event Insights

Attendees discussed the growing confidence in hiring freelancers, common challenges, compliance-focused discussions, and proactive measures for cost savings.

Roundtable Takeaways

Roundtable Recap: Perspectives from HR and Talent Leaders

Insights from roundtable discussions cover strategic talent acquisition, cost savings, audit preparedness, and back-office efficiency, emphasising collaboration and compliance in a dynamic regulatory landscape.

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