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🎙️ Have you caught Episode 120 of The Open Talent Report? This special solo episode pulls no punches. No guests—just a raw, unfiltered take on the critical issues reshaping the EOR and compliance landscape. 🚨 "When Competition Goes Too Far: An EOR Reality Check" dives into: • Allegations of corporate espionage in the digital EOR space • Why automation can’t replace trust, compliance, and accountability • The strategic role of procurement in relationship-building • The risks of unchecked AI hype—and what we’re overlooking • How AI is already shifting global employment • Why people sustainability is now mission-critical If you're navigating the evolving world of global talent, this episode is a must-listen. 🎧 Tune in on your platform of choice: Apple: https://bit.ly/3YykSjQ Spotify: https://bit.ly/3YxloPg Amazon: https://bit.ly/40ZoRri CXC: https://bit.ly/3K7K5xc YouTube: https://lnkd.in/eaY9duRj

⚠️ Due diligence still matters, just not in the way many expect. As Shaziya Kurmani explains in this clip, no amount of due diligence will defend you from joint and several liability under the new umbrella rules. But that does not make due diligence redundant. Checking umbrella suppliers still plays a crucial role in identifying bad actors and reducing the likelihood of tax non-compliance in the first place. In other words, it will not protect you after something goes wrong, but it can make it far less likely that something does go wrong. There is also a wider compliance picture to consider. Beyond employment tax, organisations still need to think about obligations under the Criminal Finances Act, where reasonable supplier checks remain a key defence. That balance, understanding what due diligence does and does not protect you from, is where many teams are getting stuck. This is exactly what Shaziya and I explored in our recent session together. We focused on what the reforms actually change, where organisations remain exposed, and what practical steps teams should be taking now to reduce risk. If you missed it, you can watch the full webinar recording here: https://lnkd.in/dFXdRFzW You can also listen to our podcast episode with Shaziya, where we go deeper into the role of due diligence, lessons from past reforms, and what leaders should be doing ahead of April 2026: https://lnkd.in/efs6wKYQ #UmbrellaReform #WorkforceRisk #UKCompliance

⚠️ UK umbrella reform is not about payroll. It is about liability. As Shaziya Kurmani explains in this clip, umbrella companies will still operate PAYE payrolls. What is changing is who carries the risk when tax is not paid. From April 2026, joint and several liability means HMRC can recover unpaid PAYE or NICs further up the supply chain, even where payroll looks compliant and standard checks have been carried out. That is where a lot of organisations are getting stuck. If we are doing the right checks, are we still exposed? This is exactly what Shaziya and I explored in our recent session together. We focused on what the reforms mean in practice, not just in theory, and what teams should be doing now to reduce exposure ahead of April 2026. If you missed it, you can watch the full webinar recording here: https://lnkd.in/dFXdRFzW You can also listen to our podcast episode with Shaziya, where we go deeper into how liability shifts under the new rules and what organisations should be prioritising now: https://lnkd.in/efs6wKYQ #UmbrellaReform #WorkforceRisk #UKCompliance

🎥 “Will AI really replace jobs?” Maybe not — but it will reshape them. As Cara Kresge put it during our recent discussion on The Open Talent Report, the smartest move isn’t to fear AI, but to learn alongside it. AI might handle the data and analysis, but humans still own nuance, empathy, and change management. The opportunity? Upskill. Adapt. Lead. So — how are you preparing your teams for the shift? #AI #FutureOfWork #WorkforceStrategy #Reskilling #Leadership

💥 Is AI Job Displacement Just the New Form of Automation? I asked David Swanz (AI + Business Transformation Leader at IBM) whether he sees AI negatively impacting jobs (displaced, not replaced). His answer reframes the conversation entirely, arguing that for a business, resisting AI presents a competitive threat far greater than any internal displacement risk. He positions AI as the newest, most aggressive form of efficiency businesses have always pursued. The critical tension: Can a focus on competitive survival and shareholder profit ever adequately address the human cost of AI displacement? Watch below hear his full, frank perspective on why companies feel compelled to automate, even when jobs are on the line. 👇 Then, let me know your opinion. #AI #FutureofWork #BusinessStrategy

Ever heard of a G Account? If you operate in the Netherlands and manage contingent workforce supply chains, you should. In this clip, Chris Hughes explains how the Dutch G Account system works and why it’s such an effective mechanism for managing chain liability risk. In simple terms, it’s a locked account used exclusively for tax and social security payments, ensuring the right portion of an invoice is ringfenced for statutory obligations. In a market where liability travels up the supply chain, tools like this can significantly reduce compliance exposure. If you operate in Europe or manage global workforce programmes, this is a practical insight worth understanding. Watch below 👇 #WorkforceCompliance #Netherlands #ChainLiability #ContingentWorkforce #GlobalCompliance #FutureOfWork