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A professional employer organisation (PEOs) provide outsourcing for all tasks and functions typically performed by an in-house human resources department such as payroll and administration, employee health and retirement benefits and many more HR issues. PEOs act as a “co-employer” with your company as they share contractual obligations with your employees. However, as the company...

Meet the TCP team! This month we would like to introduce our Client Services Specialist for Germany and Switzerland – Lars van der Mespel In February 2017 Lars started at TCP Solutions as a Client Services Specialist for Germany and Switzerland, working from the head office in London. “My work is split between introducing future...

Despite opposition from contractors and employers alike, the new updates to IR35 came into effect in April 2017 for contractors working in the public sector. IR35 affects contractors who do not meet HMRC’s definition of self-employment. The legislation was designed to stop contractors working as ‘disguised employees’, by taxing them at a rate similar to...

It’s that time again, the dreaded 2018 Irish Budget has been announced. No need to fear though, it’s not all doom and gloom! If you are thinking about first time contracting or have been doing it for years, 2018 is looking up for you. The Irish economy has changed vastly since the early 2000’s and...

Since the recession, the Irish economy has gone from strength to strength, especially in industries such as; Accountancy, Finance & Banking, IT, Construction and Pharmacy. Ireland has become a sought after location for companies who want to relocate their business or begin a start-up. Most individuals are used to working as a PAYE employee for...

Although the exit of the United Kingdom from the EU will take a couple of years still, there’s already a lot of tension and uncertainty about doing business with the British. Meanwhile, financial institutions, in particular, are looking around. Ireland is receiving them with open arms. Why is that? How does TCP Solutions respond to...

Real top talents are not only found within the borders of the Netherlands. Specialist knowledge or skills are increasingly acquired from abroad. Knowledge migrants, for example. How does that work exactly? How do you arrange that, and what should you pay attention to? A knowledge migrant is someone from outside the EU who comes to...

Payrolling has various benefits. It provides significant savings in both time and money. Are you unsure whether payrolling is something for you? We have listed the biggest benefits from having an Outsourced Payroll. Payroll Outsourcing Advantages Timesaving Having personnel in employment unfortunately also comes with administrative red tape. By outsourcing this to a payrolling company,...

In a few years, there will be a worldwide shortage in qualified personnel. Due to demographic developments, the largest part of this shortage will be in Europe. Germany, the United Kingdom and Belgium are already experiencing a shortage in healthcare, science and technical professions. It will be a challenge to find enough skilled workers, particularly...