Emily Dalby

𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗹𝗶𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗦𝗔𝗣 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗜𝗥𝟯𝟱 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲  Advice from Qdos Contractor to help hiring managers build an internal business case for engaging outside IR35 contractors. Get it here: https://lnkd.in/ewBEJwTu 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗔𝗣 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁  How the percentage of women in SAP has progressed over time, the impact of AI, practical interventions to get more applications from women, and key insights from UKISUG. Get it here: https://lnkd.in/e9eSsz8g 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝘃𝗲𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁  UK & Ireland contractor survey results on how much contractors are paid, what drives them to accept or reject a role, and what makes them stick around for the duration of a project. Get it here: https://lnkd.in/eGzeTreJ 𝗛𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿’𝘀 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸  Eighteen pages filled with useful, objective data on how to attract and retain great SAP contractors. Get it here: https://lnkd.in/ecN_M3TS 𝗦𝗔𝗣 𝗟𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲  Practical advice from Gaurish Dessai, Enterprise Solutions Architect, on how to navigate the complex world of SAP licensing. Get it here: https://lnkd.in/eGBXwXDM -- 𝗦/𝟰𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗔 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲𝘀 -- The 5 biggest challenges of an S/4HANA implementation (and how to overcome them) with Paul Kelly, Chief Technical Architect Get it here: https://lnkd.in/eyPpmxkY The five key components of a successful S/4HANA implementation in retail with Paul Drage, SAP Retail Programme Manager Get it here: https://lnkd.in/eyPpmxkY

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We know that 75.6% of SAP contractors working inside IR35 would leave an SAP programme for a competitive opportunity that falls outside IR35 (SAP Hiring Manager’s Playbook). But the very mention of outside IR35 working can bring fear and stress to your finance and tax colleagues. To them, it’s extra admin, complexity and risk. It’s challenging to articulate the reasons why they should be more open to hiring contractors outside IR35. So, this guide aims to help hiring managers navigate that very conversation. Facts and figures that will ease the anxieties of your colleagues and make the prospect of outside IR35 working feel more comfortable. We’ve enlisted the help of Seb Maley, CEO at Qdos Contractor, to support us with the facts here. Read the guide: https://lnkd.in/eyTKWSGX

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The job market is seeing more fixed-term contracts as companies adapt. Some candidates are showing flexibility, but it will be interesting to see if businesses can retain this talent as the market shifts. There is an increasing amount of vacancies and offering contract or permanent is a lot more attractive for candidates. Don't think for just NOW Think for NOW and the FUTURE

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Stepping into the contracting world can be daunting. Cognitive have put together a comprehensive guide on everything you need to know in order to feel confident making the decision & transition. ✅ Notice periods ✅ Day rates ✅ IR35 regulations ✅ Limited and umbrella companies ✅ Tax and VAT implications ✅ Insurance requirements ✅ Contract essentials ✅ Time-sheet management #itcontracting #ir35 #microsoftjobs

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𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗹𝗶𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗦𝗔𝗣 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀🌟 𝗜𝗥𝟯𝟱 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲 Advice from Qdos Contractor to help hiring managers build an internal business case for engaging outside IR35 contractors. Get it here: https://lnkd.in/eyTKWSGX 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗔𝗣 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 How the percentage of women in SAP has progressed over time, the impact of AI, practical interventions to get more applications from women, and key insights from UKISUG. Get it here: https://lnkd.in/e9qmfEx4 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝘃𝗲𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 UK & Ireland contractor survey results on how much contractors are paid, what drives them to accept or reject a role, and what makes them stick around for the duration of a project. Get it here: https://lnkd.in/exNMN6GV 𝗛𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿’𝘀 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸 Eighteen pages filled with useful, objective data on how to attract and retain great SAP contractors. Get it here: https://lnkd.in/eDgvT74Y 𝗦𝗔𝗣 𝗟𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲 Practical advice from Gaurish Dessai, Enterprise Solutions Architect, on how to navigate the complex world of SAP licensing. Get it here: https://lnkd.in/ek4fCuZF -- 𝗦/𝟰𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗔 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲𝘀 -- The 5 biggest challenges of an S/4HANA implementation (and how to overcome them) with Paul Kelly, Chief Technical Architect Get it here: https://lnkd.in/ehuuSnkt The five key components of a successful S/4HANA implementation in retail with Paul Drage, SAP Retail Programme Manager Get it here: https://lnkd.in/ehuuSnkt

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A tip for candidates who are currently active in the market💡 Speak to your manager before you fully up your search. I have had candidates ask me "Why would I do this?" The answer is simply, more often than not your concerns can be rectified. You will save yourself and others a lot of time by doing this.

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SAP Change Managers. Anyone interested in discussing a contract kicking off in January? Outside IR35, hybrid working with travel to the South East AND exposure to a HUGE SAP Programme. You’ll need to have had recent experience of SAP transformations for this one as well as an understanding of the weird ans wonderful workings of the public sector. Get in touch for more details. **The picture is called ‘Changes’, that’s why I’ve taken a picture of it. My face, however, is completely unnecessary** #gtc #hiring #sapjobs #businesschange

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Anyone else's first time at SAP Sapphire this year? 🙋‍♂️ It is my first time going I don't know if I have already mentioned this in previous posts 😅 🤦‍♂️. But it is not NGP's first time attending so our amazing team have created some top tips for new people in attendance this year. I am for one glad that they have shared this with me as footwear was something not on my mind for the event! Also make sure you register for any after events as you may not get in. Wouldn't want you to miss the chance to network with fellow SAP Specialists. 🙌 For those who are lucky enough to have been before, what top tips would you suggest? 🤔 #SAP #ORLANDO #SAPSAPPHIRE #TOPTIPS

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🌟 #Workday Contractors – The Key to Successful Projects in an #OutsideIR35 Setup 🌟 Following my recent post on the benefits of hiring Workday contractors in outside IR35 roles, I wanted to dive deeper into why this model is crucial for project success. 📊 Key Considerations for Engaging Outside IR35 Contractors: 1️⃣ Flexibility is King – Whether you're managing a complex Workday implementation or need ongoing support, contractors provide agility that internal teams may not always offer. 2️⃣ Deep Expertise in HR Tech – Workday HCM professionals bring specialised knowledge of the platform, meaning less time training and more time delivering high-impact results. 3️⃣ Compliance & Cost Savings – Outside IR35 arrangements keep businesses compliant while offering financial efficiency by avoiding the administrative and tax burdens associated with inside IR35 roles. Attracting top-tier talent to your projects means understanding how contractors work best... often this means #outsideIR35. If you want to bolster your team with Workday specialists, let’s connect to discuss how we can set up a compliant and effective partnership! 📈 #Workday #HCM #HRTech #IR35 #OutsideIR35 #HRTransformation #WorkdayContractor #ProjectSuccess #WorkdayHCM #WDRising #WorkdayRising

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𝗠𝘆𝘁𝗵-𝗕𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝗥𝟯𝟱: 𝗖𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗨𝗽 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 🔍 IR35 can be a tricky area to navigate, with many myths and misconceptions floating around. Let’s clear up some common misunderstandings to help you manage your IT contracts effectively and stay compliant: 𝗠𝘆𝘁𝗵 𝟭: 𝗜𝗥𝟯𝟱 𝗢𝗻𝗹𝘆 𝗔𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 Reality: While IR35 directly impacts contractors, clients are also responsible for correctly determining the contractor’s status. Misclassification can lead to financial penalties for your business. 𝗠𝘆𝘁𝗵 𝟮: 𝗨𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗖𝗘𝗦𝗧 𝗧𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗚𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 Reality: The CEST tool is a helpful guide, but its results aren’t legally binding. It's essential to seek additional professional advice to ensure accurate assessments. We can help you with this. 𝗠𝘆𝘁𝗵 𝟯: 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗜𝗥𝟯𝟱 𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝗮𝘀 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗲𝗲𝘀 Reality: Even if a contractor falls inside IR35, they are not employees. They don’t receive the same benefits and protections as full-time employees but are subject to similar tax treatments. 𝗠𝘆𝘁𝗵 𝟰: 𝗜𝗥𝟯𝟱 𝗗𝗼𝗲𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀 Reality: The private sector reform in April 2021 introduced an exemption for small businesses, but medium and large businesses still need to comply. Understanding your business’s classification is crucial. 𝗠𝘆𝘁𝗵 𝟱: 𝗜𝗥𝟯𝟱 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝘂𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗙𝗶𝘅𝗲𝗱 Reality: A contractor’s IR35 status can change based on the specifics of each contract and working arrangement. Regular reviews and assessments are necessary to stay compliant. 𝗠𝘆𝘁𝗵 𝟲: 𝗢𝗻𝗹𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗡𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗿𝘆 𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗜𝗥𝟯𝟱 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 Reality: HMRC can investigate both the contractor and the client. Ensuring compliance from the start protects both parties from potential scrutiny and penalties. Understanding these myths and the realities of IR35 helps in creating a compliant and fair working environment for all parties involved. If you need any guidance or have questions about IR35, feel free to reach out. We’re here to support you through the complexities. #IR35 #Compliance #ITContracts #ITRecruitment

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𝗠𝘆𝘁𝗵-𝗕𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝗥𝟯𝟱: 𝗖𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗨𝗽 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 🔍 IR35 can be a tricky area to navigate, with many myths and misconceptions floating around. Let’s clear up some common misunderstandings to help you manage your IT contracts effectively and stay compliant: 𝗠𝘆𝘁𝗵 𝟭: 𝗜𝗥𝟯𝟱 𝗢𝗻𝗹𝘆 𝗔𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 Reality: While IR35 directly impacts contractors, clients are also responsible for correctly determining the contractor’s status. Misclassification can lead to financial penalties for your business. 𝗠𝘆𝘁𝗵 𝟮: 𝗨𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗖𝗘𝗦𝗧 𝗧𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗚𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 Reality: The CEST tool is a helpful guide, but its results aren’t legally binding. It's essential to seek additional professional advice to ensure accurate assessments. We can help you with this. 𝗠𝘆𝘁𝗵 𝟯: 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗜𝗥𝟯𝟱 𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝗮𝘀 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗲𝗲𝘀 Reality: Even if a contractor falls inside IR35, they are not employees. They don’t receive the same benefits and protections as full-time employees but are subject to similar tax treatments. 𝗠𝘆𝘁𝗵 𝟰: 𝗜𝗥𝟯𝟱 𝗗𝗼𝗲𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀 Reality: The private sector reform in April 2021 introduced an exemption for small businesses, but medium and large businesses still need to comply. Understanding your business’s classification is crucial. 𝗠𝘆𝘁𝗵 𝟱: 𝗜𝗥𝟯𝟱 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝘂𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗙𝗶𝘅𝗲𝗱 Reality: A contractor’s IR35 status can change based on the specifics of each contract and working arrangement. Regular reviews and assessments are necessary to stay compliant. 𝗠𝘆𝘁𝗵 𝟲: 𝗢𝗻𝗹𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗡𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗿𝘆 𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗜𝗥𝟯𝟱 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 Reality: HMRC can investigate both the contractor and the client. Ensuring compliance from the start protects both parties from potential scrutiny and penalties. Understanding these myths and the realities of IR35 helps in creating a compliant and fair working environment for all parties involved. If you need any guidance or have questions about IR35, feel free to reach out. We’re here to support you through the complexities. #IR35 #Compliance #ITContracts #ITRecruitment

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"We can hire before the holidays so they can come in, meet the team and get their feet under the table". A client said this to me last week. Now Christmas/New Year can be a bit of a strange one with some businesses pushing everything back to the new year. What I have experienced over the years is many can feel the pressure of not having a role lined up. What joining before the holidays for even a week can do for a candidate: ✔ They feel secure in the fact they have a role post Christmas/New Year ✔ An opportunity to meet the team and get the initial on-boarding process done ✔ Understand the landscape to an extent with the view to fully inject themselves into the project post holidays If you are hiring in the near future, this could be something to think about. #SAP #Hiring

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The results are in. The UK & Ireland SAP contractor community have spoken. Contractors are critical to the success of business transformation programmes - but because they’re part of the temporary workforce, their voices often aren’t heard in the boardrooms of the businesses that need them. This report aims to change that. And it's available NOW:  https://lnkd.in/eaEfdbu8   After surveying hundreds of SAP contractors across the UK & Ireland, we have substantial data on: • How much contractors are paid • Their preferred working patterns • What would make them likely to accept or reject a role • What makes them stick around for the duration of a project. Available now, exclusively on SAP Network+:https://lnkd.in/eaEfdbu8  

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"I'm just not finding any luck when I apply for jobs?" "How do I stand out from the crowd?" "It's been years since I've had to interview, and I'm worried that I've lost the skill..." All things I've heard speaking to candidates in the last 12-18 months. Precision Sourcing put together the Job Hunt Toolkit to address just this. The next session is TOMORROW. When? 📍 Wednesday 13th November at 12:30 Abigail Van Rooyen and I will be running step by step through: ✅ LinkedIn Profile Optimization: Discover techniques to make your profile shine and attract recruiter interest ✅ Resume Formatting Tips: Learn how to structure your resume to make it a standout in any stack ✅Interview Mastery: Gain confidence with insider tips on how to make a memorable impression and handle tough questions like a pro LINK TO REGISTER IN THE COMMENTS BELOW #JHTK #Jobsearch #Support

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As much as I love the flexibility of working from home a few days a week, one thing I really miss from the "pre-COVID" times is... Speller International Friday team lunches!! 🍻 🍕 You'd walk in on Friday morning and everyone would be BUZZING. We would start talking about where we were going to go for lunch before most of us had finished our breakfast. Was it Philly cheesesteak day? Maybe a bucket of fried chicken wings, or a classic pizza and pasta on Lygon St? And always a jug of beer to go along with it! My homemade meal, reheated in the microwave and eaten alone at my dining table on a Friday, doesn't quite hit the same 🤣 😭 On rare occasions, those lunches would turn into afternoon drinks, where we’d laugh, reflect on the week, or just relax and enjoy each other’s company. It's these moments that bought our team close together 💓 So tell me, how are you maintaining team spirit and connection in this new hybrid work world? #workfromhome #hybridwork #teamculture #teambonding #worklifebalance #remotework

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