Many temporary and agency workers are financially excluded, an issue that is not well known so we’re highlighting it in today’s episode. So what exactly is it, and why does it matter? To help answer these questions, we’re talking to Matt Oldham of Unizest, who tells us:
There is not enough awareness about financial exclusion which particularly affects workers from overseas who come to UK for critical, and often precarious roles. In the worst cases of financial exclusion there can be modern slavery which means that these excluded people have no basic rights and might not even be aware of their plight.
We all need to do more to tackle the problem, so start now by listening to this episode and increasing your own awareness of the issue.
ResourcesWith an established fintech background and expertise in payment technology, Matt co-founded Unizest in 2021 in order to help newcomers to the UK get on with their life by providing a hassle-free e-current bank account. Through their innovative approach Unizest aims to smooth peoples transition to the UK by removing one of the biggest hurdles they face – setting up banking services.
For more information:
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042 Holiday Pay For Temporary Workers - The Pimlico Plumbers Case
041 Why do recruitment agencies have lists of preferred umbrellas?
040 Should Temps & Contractors Be Able To Choose Their Umbrella?
039 What Does True Inclusivity Look Like In Recruitment? Part 2 of 2
038 What Does True Inclusivity Look Like In Recruitment?
037 Why We Should Abolish Umbrella Preferred Supplier Lists
036 Loan Charge Settlement Proposal
035 Why You Need To Know About Corporate Criminal Offence
034 Smart Works - Confident Dressing For Interview Success
033 Disability Is Not Inability
031 The Increasing Use of Statements of Work
030 Should umbrellas be banned? We discuss the TUC's recent proposal.
029 Holiday Entitlement For Furloughed Temporary / Agency Workers
028 International Opportunities
027 Umbrella Regulation - Some Quick Wins
026 Could Umbrella Regulation Mirror Financial Services?
025 What is 'Employment Status' and Why Does It Matter?
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