According to a new survey from recruitment specialist Robert Half UK, three in five medium and large-sized businesses are concerned about missing out on this talent.

The research reveals 62% of medium and large private sector businesses cite concerns about missing out on skilled contractors and temporary professionals when IR35 is extended to the private sector from 6 April 2020.

Additionally, two-fifths (42%) of medium and large private sector organisations are concerned about losing current temporary workers to the new IR35 rules if they cannot renegotiate employment contracts in time. Meanwhile, just 15% plan to offer more competitive pay rates to their contractors to secure them.

Ahead of the introduction of the new regulation, a third (33%) say that the demand for temporary workers will increase, while 7% expect a decrease.

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