Stuart Gentle Publisher at Onrec
06 Apr 2021|
What caused Property to boom during a pandemic?
Covid-19 has been unique not only in the way that it immediately shut down the economy but also how it has affected industries in vastly different ways.
Many have suffered greatly due to the necessary restrictions put in place to keep people safe. From businesses having to shut their doors for prolonged periods, to severe delays in supply chains, to travel bans, a host of sectors have been negatively affected by the pandemic. Others, however, have boomed as a direct result of it. Covid-19 has led to certain sectors being hugely in demand, with the WaveTrackR Recruitment Trends: Lockdown Report flagging up Property as the industry receiving the greatest number of applications and posting the second highest percentage of jobs in 2020. The graph detailing jobs vs applications clearly illustrates the different impacts felt by industries and Property, as well as IT & Internet, stands out f
Stuart Gentle Publisher at Onrec
06 Apr 2021|
Contractor Umbrella News: Liz Barclay named as new Small Business Commissioner
Liz Barclay, an experienced business advocate and former journalist, has been named as the first female Small Business Commissioner with the task of tackling late payments.
With SMEs accounting for two-thirds of UK private sector employment and more than half of business turnover, late payments can really damage their income, which can lead to job losses and business closures.
Recent research from the Association of Independent Professionals and the Self-Employed (IPSE) has shown that 36% of self-employed workers have been affected by an increase in late payments during the pandemic.