Hays PSL (Preferred Suppliers List)

[sal626]

Steven, my gripe is not that Hays have a PSL, but the fact that the particular consultant I was dealing with, neglected to mention that I also have the option of using a limited.

It was more like; “choose one of these four…by the way…companyABC are quite good”….and no, its wasn't Parasol.

[Steven@Parasol]

Steven, my gripe is not that Hays have a PSL, but the fact that the particular consultant I was dealing with, neglected to mention that I also have the option of using a limited.

It was more like; “choose one of these four…by the way…companyABC are quite good”….and no, its wasn't Parasol.

Thanks Sal, completely understood your gripe, was chipping in from a PSL/referals perspective.

[Wanderer]

Steven, my gripe is not that Hays have a PSL, but the fact that the particular consultant I was dealing with, neglected to mention that I also have the option of using a limited.

To be fair, the consultant is probably presuming that the contractors know what their options are and they aren't in the business of advising people about tax avoidance or trading structures. If you have to ask, then they'll just recommend the contractor goes umbrella - an easy life for all concerned.

[sal626]

To be fair, the consultant is probably presuming that the contractors know what their options are and they aren't in the business of advising people about tax avoidance or trading structures. If you have to ask, then they'll just recommend the contractor goes umbrella - an easy life for all concerned.

Fair point, but I hadn’t even asked…it was literally, “congrats you got the role. Starting date, blah blah, …You have to use one of 4 umbrellas, blah blah.”

In hindsight, totally my mistake for not asking about limited…but the way the consultant made it sound, it was basically the umbrella way or the highway.

Live and Learn I guess…

[curtis]

I had Hays ring me only a few months ago, told me about a role then asked 'what umbrella do I use?'

When I told him I then got told 'ahh that may be an problem as we have preferred umbrellas we like to use' then proceeded to tell me how so many umbrellas have gone out of business and the ones they use have been checked.

The job he was ringing about was not suitable anyhow but the call was ended by him saying that any future business may be difficult given I use a different umbrella.

To be honest unless I really really had to I would not use Hays anyhow as I have heard such bad things about them, more bad than good. One question though is 'Hays' the same as 'HaysIT'?

[sal626]

When I say “Hays IT”, I actually mean the IT department of Hays…i.e. I worked for Hays company itself.

But I think Hays also brand the department that deals IT jobs as “Hays IT”…in which case, it is the same company…

[Sander Koop]

Does anybody HAVE the Hays PSL?

I work through Hays, and my current "Umbrella" has been removed from their PSL - forcing me to change to a new one.

Does anybody know which Umbrella's ARE acceptable?

I find it offensive that Hays have the right to tell me which payment solution to use, but since I do want to stay in my current contract, I have to bow to their demands...

[Nathan SJD Accountancy]

Ask Hays to provide you with a list to choose from.

[LisaContractorUmbrella]

I work through Hays, and my current "Umbrella" has been removed from their PSL - forcing me to change to a new one.

Does anybody know which Umbrella's ARE acceptable?

I find it offensive that Hays have the right to tell me which payment solution to use, but since I do want to stay in my current contract, I have to bow to their demands...

Purely out of curiosity, which company was that? Are you asking which umbrella companies are acceptable or which companies Hays thinks are acceptable?

[northernladuk]

Man up, sack the brolly and do it properly. If you are going to hide behind easy solutions you have to expect this kind of thing.

The more layers in your situation the more chance of extra hassle.