How to navigate the contractor shortage created by IR35
Many businesses are finding it difficult to fill contractor positions. But this isn’t really because of a shortage of contractors. Contractors and hirers are actually at an impasse. IR35 rules have caused contractors to push up rates to accommodate reduced tax efficiency, and hirers to essentially reduce them since hiring contractors inside IR35 now comes…
Read More »Episode 21: Peter Sanders is joined by Malcolm Gray, Co-founder of Libryo
Welcome to episode 21 of The People First podcast. We’re joined all the way from Cape Town by Malcolm Gray, Co-founder of Libryo. We spoke about how Libryo was born, overcoming resistance to sustainability, and why he was an advocate of remote working before it was cool. The People First Podcast puts…
Read More »Episode 20: Peter Sanders is joined by Guy Stern, Co-Founder and CEO of Legal Connection
We’ve hit Episode 20 of The People First podcast, and a familiar face joins us again in Guy Stern. He’s the Co-Founder and CEO of Legal Connection. We sit down to discuss virtual law firms, trends in the legal world, and more. The People First Podcast puts tech companies that recognise the…
Read More »Episode 19: Peter Sanders is joined by Richard Mabey, CEO at Juro, and Thomas Forstner, Head of People and Talent at Juro
It’s episode 19 of the People First podcast, and our host Peter Sanders is joined by Richard Mabey, CEO at Juro, and Thomas Forstner, Head of People and Talent at Juro. The People First Podcast puts tech companies who recognise the value of great people in the spotlight, and Juro is no…
Read More »Episode 18: Pete Sanders and Jay Connolly, CHRO and Global Chief Talent Officer at Dentons
In this episode of The People First Series, we welcome Jay Connolly, CHRO and Global Chief Talent Officer at Dentons, the world’s largest law firm. With extensive commercial and professional service experience in several highly-acclaimed organisations, Jay is full to the brim with compelling advice and insight. Alongside host and familiar voice…
Read More »Episode 17: Pete Sanders and Dave Newick CEO of Arken Legal
In episode 17 of The People First Series, we speak to Dave Newick, CEO of Arken Legal, a legal tech provider in the bereavement space. With familiar host Pete Sanders, Co-founder and MD of Identifi Global, Dave discusses the importance of creating a purpose-focussed environment for his employees and clients. He talks…
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