On the 28th of January 2016, the Department of Finance and Social Protection issued a Consultation Paper requesting a consultation on “Intermediary-Type Structures and Self-Employment Arrangements”. We saw this as an opportunity to bring the roles undertaken by iPros (Independent Professionals Contractors providing their service under contract) to the fore and to highlight our submission…
The benefits of exercise are numerous; reducing the likelihood of heart disease, reducing stress and anxiety, preventing high blood pressure, improving mood and not to mention adding years to your life! While the benefits are clear, it can sometimes be hard to find the time to fit regular exercise into our busy schedules. Lunchtime exercise…
In 2014 the Professional Contractors Services Organisation (PCSO) was founded by Contracting PLUS together with other providers in this area. The PCSO was set up to ensure compliance and peace of mind for Agencies and Professional Contractor alike. We saw the need for a professional body to represent the Accounting Service Providers in Ireland, specifically,…
We’ve all had those days where the 3pm slump hits us hard. The below tips and tricks help me on daily basis and hopefully they will have a positive effect on your day and help you to stay alert for longer! 1.Environment Concentration & productivity are strongly linked to your working environment. A desk &…
A recent Irish Times article by Karen Firestone of Aureus Asset Management ‘Wake Up Call: Patience Key to longterm success‘ imparted the message that our careers should be considered a marathon and not a race and that the road to long-term success is paved with patience. This was based on feedback from a survey on…
When you’re tired of working in a huge office, working from home can sound like a dream come true and is a benefit that a contractor can avail of at times. Many contractors are free to work remotely for their clients but it is important to maintain a healthy work/life balance at the same time….
The voyage from Employee to Contractor is a route that is becoming more and more travelled. Many people are deciding to take the wheel and steer their own ship to the land of Contracting and reap its benefits. It can be smooth sailing and just like any journey, this one can take a little preparation…
Last Friday saw the largest gathering of people for the Annual National Recruitment Federation Awards and even with Storm Desmond in full force a massive 372 people were in attendance. The venue was the magnificent Shelbourne Hotel and one could not help but notice the LinkedIn pictures being taken one the blue carpet as they…
Ever wondered how you can make the most out of your life as a Contractor or establish yourself as a thought leader and industry expert in the world of contracting? Follow these three tips to get closer to that goal. 1. Turn your competition into allies. Contracting can be a competitive market but it helps…
Contracting PLUS hosted our first ever Charity Inter agency Table Quiz in aid of the Irish Cancer Society and it proved to be a huge success!! It was a full house and a fantastic night! We held it in Foleys for a charity that is close to all of our hearts and we wanted to…
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