IQNavigator ? & Is this acceptable ?

[stillooking]

The opinion is ill informed. It has absolutely no bearing. Even when invoicing, unless you are direct, you bill the agency not the client.

furrymuff


I know what you mean!

That said, if it's to record contractor time for project deliverables, I dont see a problem.

Fair point, I suppose there shouldn't be a problem if every supplr was asked to use it.

Ah well, I better jump on board !

Thanks again

[BolshieBastard]

There does seem to be some opinion around that maybe self-billing doesn't help etc...right or wrong I just don't like it really.

The opinion is ill informed. It has absolutely no bearing. Even when invoicing, unless you are direct, you bill the agency not the client.

Yes, if they start using it (IQN) for other things other than time sheets I'll have to consider things.

I'm getting really fed-up these days with all this of this stuff , ah well.

I know what you mean!

That said, if it's to record contractor time for project deliverables, I dont see a problem.

[stillooking]

I just dont get it why some people think self billing is an IR35 caught pointer or something to keep at arms length for any other reason.

As for the IQN thing, never heard of it. If it's used for some form of assessement the option is to do it or refuse.

Thank you also for your reply BB

[stillooking]

IQ-N will most likely be used by you for time writing. It's only used by my client for contractors.

Not an IR35 issue IMHO.

Thank you for your reply Pondlife

[stillooking]

I just dont get it why some people think self billing is an IR35 caught pointer or something to keep at arms length for any other reason.

As for the IQN thing, never heard of it. If it's used for some form of assessement the option is to do it or refuse.

There does seem to be some opinion around that maybe self-billing doesn't help etc...right or wrong I just don't like it really.

Yes, if they start using it (IQN) for other things other than time sheets I'll have to consider things.

I'm getting really fed-up these days with all this of this stuff , ah well.

[Pondlife]

IQ-N will most likely be used by you for time writing. It's only used by my client for contractors.

Not an IR35 issue IMHO.

[stillooking]

I've found something in the blurb here...

IQ Navigator: HR Human Resources (old I know, but can't be arsed to research any further...)



So who knows? Hopefully someone will have used this and will let us know.

Thanks again Cojak

[stillooking]

If you're worried about IR35, if it's company security policy (like H&S policy), then it's OK.

(As is self-billing, but there you are...)

Edit: Ah, it's a recruitment tool.

Well if HR are muscling in on contracting recruitment in the client, it may be a case of 'use it or lose it'.

Thanks for the reply, I've been told that they all use it within the Co (BHP) also I'm worried about IR35 & HR do seem to have the 'control', I guess I'll have to 'use it', thanks again

[BolshieBastard]

Hello,

Re. title

After months (again) of trying to get my next contract I'm in discussion directly with a big Company who have said that they would want me to go through a 3rd party (agency), whilst I'm not too happy with that scenario it was also mentioned that Client use a system called IQNavigator which I've never come across but I believe is used by many other Co's such as BP, Sony etc

My main concern(s); is this a control / snooping / system? Is it more appropriate for 'agency temp staff ' ?

I think it'll be difficult resisting this requirement, I've already said no to the agent for self-billing etc.

I'd be grateful to folks who have any direct experience with this system. Thank you.

I just dont get it why some people think self billing is an IR35 caught pointer or something to keep at arms length for any other reason.

As for the IQN thing, never heard of it. If it's used for some form of assessement the option is to do it or refuse.

[cojak]

I've found something in the blurb here...

IQ Navigator: HR Human Resources (old I know, but can't be arsed to research any further...)

IQNavigator's dual and separate emphasis on contract workers and full time staff distinguishes it from those that lump all workers together.

So who knows? Hopefully someone will have used this and will let us know.

[cojak]

If you're worried about IR35, if it's company security policy (like H&S policy), then it's OK.

(As is self-billing, but there you are...)

Edit: Ah, it's a recruitment tool.

Well if HR are muscling in on contracting recruitment in the client, it may be a case of 'use it or lose it'.

[stillooking]

Hello,

Re. title

After months (again) of trying to get my next contract I'm in discussion directly with a big Company who have said that they would want me to go through a 3rd party (agency), whilst I'm not too happy with that scenario it was also mentioned that Client use a system called IQNavigator which I've never come across but I believe is used by many other Co's such as BP, Sony etc

My main concern(s); is this a control / snooping / system? Is it more appropriate for 'agency temp staff ' ?

I think it'll be difficult resisting this requirement, I've already said no to the agent for self-billing etc.

I'd be grateful to folks who have any direct experience with this system. Thank you.