ADVANCE Appoints Paul Havenhand as Managing Director to Lead Next Phase of Growth
ADVANCE, a premier provider of workforce management solutions, has today announced the appointment of Paul Havenhand as its new Managing Director. Paul joins the business at a critical juncture, bringing more than 25 years of specialist leadership experience across professional services to the role. He will oversee ADVANCE’s overarching strategy, with focus on driving sustainable […]
Introducing TRANSPARENCY: Redefining Compliance Ahead of Joint and Several Liability
With the new Joint and Several Liability (JSL) legislation set to come into effect in April 2026, a wave of anxiety is already rippling through the recruitment sector. Recruitment agencies and Managed Service Providers (MSPs) across the country are understandably starting to fret over what this will mean for their businesses, their supply chains, their […]
FCSA renewed membership for 2025
It’s hard to believe we are already in February. We hope the new year has started positively for you! This update covers our service levels, our recent successful review by the FCSA, the new CIS rate from April 2025. Service Remains a Priority We understand more than ever the importance of delivering world-class service to […]
Autumn Budget 2024
On Thursday 31st the UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves MP delivered the Labour government’s Budget emphasising measures to address financial deficits, drive growth and increase funding for public services. She confirmed that this Budget represents a tax raise of £40 billion. At ADVANCE we always look ahead and although The Budget always delivers measures without the full detail, […]
Government Introduces Employment Rights Bill – What It Means for You
Last Thursday, 10th October 2024, the Government introduced the Employment Rights Bill. Please click here to access the full document, which includes 28 key policies. Below is a high-level summary of what we believe are the most relevant updates for the recruitment sector. Firstly, it is important to note that this Bill presents no threat to the umbrella […]
Looking Ahead: Autumn Budget Predictions
The new Labour government has indicated that the upcoming Budget will involve significant tax changes, although major tax rates will remain unchanged. Instead, numerous other measures are expected to address a £22bn deficit. If you would like to discuss these points in more detail, please do not hesitate to contact our team on 01244 564 […]
SafeRec: Introducing payslip audits
At ADVANCE, we are dedicated to ensuring that all our employees and subcontractors are paid accurately, compliantly, and in accordance with HMRC regulations. To provide our employees and subcontractors with additional peace of mind, we are pleased to announce that, since Friday 7th June 2024, all payslips are audited by an independent third-party auditor, SafeRec. Through […]
Tax Day Update & Our Commitment to Service
Tax Day Update As part of the Spring Budget 2024 the Government announced there would be a tax administration and maintenance day Thursday, 18th April 2024. We expected a response to the Consultation on Thursday that explored future regulation of the umbrella market. However, it fell short of the comprehensive proposals anticipated by the industry, […]
Celebrating Anna Sills
Today we celebrate the 10-year anniversary of our Managing Director, Anna Sills! Anna became Managing Director just over two years ago, in February 2022; however, she initially joined ADVANCE in 2014 as a Sales, Marketing, and Communications Director. Throughout the last 10-years, Anna has been instrumental in the success of ADVANCE, and to this day, she continues to […]
ADVANCE Umbrella Update February 2024
Monthly Newsletter: February 2024 Welcome to February’s edition of ADVANCE’s monthly newsletter, exclusively for employees! We look back at last month’s figures on the number of calls that we answered within 3 rings, answer a frequently asked question about Umbrella, and share with you some of our latest Trust Pilot reviews! Frequently Asked Question “Why are there two […]