Reply to: Umbrella PSL list

[lucyclarityumbrella]

It depends on their PSL, doesn't it.

An agency I went through a few years ago (didn't bother me cause I was Ltd) pushed 'new' contractors on to their preferred 'Umbrella'. That umbrella was called 'Bedioun'. You may have heard of them.

That ended well then?

[TestMangler]

You'd lose a gig because you can't go with the brolly you want??

It depends on their PSL, doesn't it.

An agency I went through a few years ago (didn't bother me cause I was Ltd) pushed 'new' contractors on to their preferred 'Umbrella'. That umbrella was called 'Bedioun'. You may have heard of them.

[lucyclarityumbrella]

Your Business Development Manager is all over it..

[moggy]

Always interested to hear what that is?

Your Business Development Manager is all over it..

[lucyclarityumbrella]

I would ask what the criteria is to get on their PSL.

Always interested to hear what that is?

[Dan@OrangeGenie]

Having contracted via Contractor Umbrella for several years, I am currently seeking to work through CU with an agency that is (understandably) pushing their PSL of brolly companies.
Lisa from CU is trying to find a solution, but agency is beeing inflexible.

I am prepared to lose the gig rather than be forced to pick one of their preferred brollies over mine that I know & trust.

Have told the agent it is their loss if they will not be flexible enough to add a reputable brolly to their list.

Am also seeking other routes to the same contracts via other agencies.

I would ask what the criteria is to get on their PSL.

We go through rigorous checks it's no easy task. Most Agencies spend months on the process.

FCSA accredited members is often one of the requirements, it gives the Agency comfort that the Umbrella is compliant.

You can rest assured then that you're in safe hands.

[LlareGgub]

If you know anyone who is looking for work, you could always help them by getting them the role if you don't want it. That might put you in good stead with the client for the future as well as having someone who owes you one.

Certainly happy to do that. It's not dead yet - depends if agent will relent.

[LlareGgub]

I know you have that choice as I said it was more just to see if anyone had actually said no and left it.

Yes, e.g. unacceptable T&C when running my PSC, or, specifically in this case, being "offered" choice of unacceptable brollies.

[TheFaQQer]

Unfortunately: Yes.

If you know anyone who is looking for work, you could always help them by getting them the role if you don't want it. That might put you in good stead with the client for the future as well as having someone who owes you one.

[LlareGgub]

Inflexible agent

You'd lose a gig because you can't go with the brolly you want??

Unfortunately: Yes.

[lucyclarityumbrella]

I am prepared to lose the gig rather than be forced to pick one of their preferred brollies over mine that I know & trust.

Have told the agent it is their loss if they will not be flexible enough to add a reputable brolly to their list.

[lucyclarityumbrella]

You'd lose a gig because you can't go with the brolly you want??

[northernladuk]

You'd lose a gig because you can't go with the brolly you want??

[LlareGgub]

Agent not willing to work with contractor's preferred brolly

Having contracted via Contractor Umbrella for several years, I am currently seeking to work through CU with an agency that is (understandably) pushing their PSL of brolly companies.
Lisa from CU is trying to find a solution, but agency is beeing inflexible.

I am prepared to lose the gig rather than be forced to pick one of their preferred brollies over mine that I know & trust.

Have told the agent it is their loss if they will not be flexible enough to add a reputable brolly to their list.

Am also seeking other routes to the same contracts via other agencies.

[lucyclarityumbrella]

It is always worth speaking to the umbrella too, we have been allowed to work with some of our contractors when we have not been on the agency PSL, we have had to complete a compliance questionnaire in order for them to allow it. We also have a fair few contractors that are very loyal to us and have been prepared to walk away if they would not allow them to work via ourselves, but as everyone else said that is purely your call.