Research launched to quantify economic value of umbrella sector

by Susie Hughes at 13:36 22/10/14 (News on Business)

The Freelancer and Contractor Services Association (FCSA) is conducting a research programme that aims to establish the size and value of the professional umbrella employment sector and the number of flexible workforce employed through it.

All umbrella companies are invited to participate in the study, which is being conducted on behalf of the FCSA by employment research consultancy, Worklab. Data will be analysed independently, and participants will receive consolidated insights from the research FCSA Chief Executive Julia Kermode said: “We know from our various lobbying activities that Government and policymakers do not fully appreciate the economic value of our sector. Credible data is needed to demonstrate this. Nothing suitable currently exists, so we decided to commission independent research. We will use the results to directly influence decision-makers. “We believe that, broadly speaking, the interests of the majority of organisations operating in the service provider community are aligned. For this reason, a key aim of this research programme is to provide a united voice for the sector.” Matthew Brown FCCA, Managing Director of contractor specialists, giant group, said: “This is an important initiative, and I would encourage all umbrella firms to participate. In return, FCSA will share the analysis with contributors, and more importantly will lobby to ensure that future legislative changes are not detrimental to our sector.” All parties who are willing to participate in the study should contact Julia Kermode on julia.kermode@fcsa.org.uk Tweet -- If you wish to comment on this article, please log in and use the Reply button below. Registering is free and easy - see 'Join Shout99'. - Susie Hughes © Shout99 2014

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