--- title: Default HubSpot Blog | Robert Jones --- [![Engage logo](https://blog.engagetech.com/hs-fs/hubfs/raw_assets/public/Engage_December2020/images/logo-black.png?width=1000&height=224&name=logo-black.png "Engage logo")](https://www.engagetech.com) [![Engage logo](https://blog.engagetech.com/hs-fs/hubfs/raw_assets/public/Engage_December2020/images/engage-logo-1%20(1).png?width=1000&height=224&name=engage-logo-1%20(1).png "Engage logo")](https://www.engagetech.com) - [Engage for IR35](https://www.engagetech.com/about/#) - [What is IR35](https://www.engagetech.com/blog/so-what-is-ir35/) - [Why does IR35 compliance matter?](https://www.engagetech.com/blog/why-does-ir35-compliance-matter/) - [Inside or Outside IR35](https://www.engagetech.com/blog/inside-and-outside-ir35/) - [Engage for IR35](https://www.engagetech.com/solutions/engage-for-ir35/) - [Engage Tools for IR35](https://www.engagetech.com/solutions/engage-tools-for-ir35/) - [Solutions](https://www.engagetech.com/about/#) - [Engage Tools for IR35](https://www.engagetech.com/solutions/engage-tools-for-ir35/) - [VMS for Agencies](https://www.engagetech.com/solutions/vendor-management-system/for-agencies/) - [VMS for Hirers](https://www.engagetech.com/solutions/vendor-management-system/for-hirers/) - [Agency Back Office](https://www.engagetech.com/solutions/agency-back-office/) - [Outsourced Payroll](https://www.engagetech.com/solutions/end-hirers-outsourced-payroll/) - [Resources](https://www.engagetech.com/about/#) - [Blog](https://www.engagetech.com/blog/) - [Brochures](https://www.engagetech.com/resources/brochures/) - [Agency Back Office](https://www.engagetech.com/resources/brochures/agency-back-office-brochure/) - [Joint Brochure](https://www.engagetech.com/resources/brochures/engage-brochure/) - [Vendor Management System](https://www.engagetech.com/resources/brochures/vms-brochure/) - [Case Studies](https://www.engagetech.com/resources/case-studies/) - [Pioneer Series](https://www.engagetech.com/resources/pioneer-series/) - [Videos](https://www.engagetech.com/resources/videos/) - [White Papers](https://www.engagetech.com/resources/white-papers/) - [About](https://www.engagetech.com/about/#) - [About Us](https://www.engagetech.com/about/) - [Our Culture](https://www.engagetech.com/about/our-culture/) - [Careers](https://www.engagetech.com/careers/) - [Contact](https://www.engagetech.com/contact/) - [Log In](https://engage.app.engagetech.net/) - [Engage for IR35](https://www.engagetech.com/about/#) - [What is IR35](https://www.engagetech.com/blog/so-what-is-ir35/) - [Why does IR35 compliance matter?](https://www.engagetech.com/blog/why-does-ir35-compliance-matter/) - [Inside or Outside IR35](https://www.engagetech.com/blog/inside-and-outside-ir35/) - [Engage for IR35](https://www.engagetech.com/solutions/engage-for-ir35/) - [Engage Tools for IR35](https://www.engagetech.com/solutions/engage-tools-for-ir35/) - [Solutions](https://www.engagetech.com/about/#) - [Engage Tools for IR35](https://www.engagetech.com/solutions/engage-tools-for-ir35/) - [VMS for Agencies](https://www.engagetech.com/solutions/vendor-management-system/for-agencies/) - [VMS for Hirers](https://www.engagetech.com/solutions/vendor-management-system/for-hirers/) - [Agency Back Office](https://www.engagetech.com/solutions/agency-back-office/) - [Outsourced Payroll](https://www.engagetech.com/solutions/end-hirers-outsourced-payroll/) - [Resources](https://www.engagetech.com/about/#) - [Blog](https://www.engagetech.com/blog/) - [Brochures](https://www.engagetech.com/resources/brochures/) - [Agency Back Office](https://www.engagetech.com/resources/brochures/agency-back-office-brochure/) - [Joint Brochure](https://www.engagetech.com/resources/brochures/engage-brochure/) - [Vendor Management System](https://www.engagetech.com/resources/brochures/vms-brochure/) - [Case Studies](https://www.engagetech.com/resources/case-studies/) - [Pioneer Series](https://www.engagetech.com/resources/pioneer-series/) - [Videos](https://www.engagetech.com/resources/videos/) - [White Papers](https://www.engagetech.com/resources/white-papers/) - [About](https://www.engagetech.com/about/#) - [About Us](https://www.engagetech.com/about/) - [Our Culture](https://www.engagetech.com/about/our-culture/) - [Careers](https://www.engagetech.com/careers/) - [Contact](https://www.engagetech.com/contact/) - [Log In](https://engage.app.engagetech.net/) # Robert Jones ![Flexible working....Forever?](https://blog.engagetech.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Canva%20-%20Woman%20on%20Headstand%20Yoga%20Position-1.jpg?width=737&name=Canva%20-%20Woman%20on%20Headstand%20Yoga%20Position-1.jpg) #### [Flexible working....Forever? ...](https://blog.engagetech.com/blog/flexible-working....forever) As most of you would know, much has been made of covid19 and its effect on the 9 – 5 life. Thankfully innovation has afforded (most of) us the convenience… Jun 2, 2020 #### [Objecting IR35 ...](https://blog.engagetech.com/blog/objecting-ir35) If you are identified as being caught within IR35 you do not necessarily have to take their ruling lying down. There are in-fact ways to appeal to their… Dec 5, 2019 #### [So what has actually changed? IR35 reform in 2017 and 2020 ...](https://blog.engagetech.com/blog/so-what-has-actually-changed-ir35-reform-in-2017-and-2020) Despite IR35s inception nearly two decades ago with the aim of preventing ‘disguised employment’, the Government still believes contractors continue to… Dec 5, 2019 #### [Inside or Outside IR35 ...](https://blog.engagetech.com/blog/inside-and-outside-ir35) Dec 5, 2019 #### [UK Recruitment Industry Insights (Infographic) ...](https://blog.engagetech.com/blog/uk-recruitment-industry-insights-infographic) The UK Recruitment industry is one of the most competitive in Europe. Since 2008 the industry has grown on average 27% per year. Last year alone,… Oct 31, 2019 #### [Gig management processes: let’s cut the wastage ...](https://blog.engagetech.com/blog/gig-management-processes-lets-cut-the-wastage) Contingent staffing and workers in the gig economy are an increasingly vital part of the global workforce. In fact, according to the Association of… Mar 7, 2019 #### [How smarter payments are making the Gig Economy safer ...](https://blog.engagetech.com/blog/how-smarter-payments-are-making-the-gig-economy-safer) The freelance market has expanded rapidly in recent years drawn in by the flexibility of creating own schedules and skipping the 9-to-5 grind. Dec 14, 2018 #### [Recruiters must act now to limit Brexit damage ...](https://blog.engagetech.com/blog/recruiters-must-act-now-to-limit-brexit-damage) Engage Tech is calling recruiters to streamline their compliance checking and recordkeeping as a matter of urgency with Brexit and its potential impact on… Dec 13, 2018 #### [FM firms increase hourly pay for skills-short roles as Brexit D-Day looms ...](https://blog.engagetech.com/blog/fm-firms-increase-hourly-pay-for-skills-short-roles-as-brexit-d-day-looms) Facilities management firms are turning to financial incentives to lure top contract talent as the Brexit vote drives EU citizens out of the UK. 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