What Makes an Umbrella Company Great

There are quite a few umbrella companies for a contractor to chose from. The same goes for a recruitment agent if & when they recommend an umbrella company to one their contractors. The last thing a recruitment agent wants is for their advice to back-fire should an umbrella company not come up to scratch.

Contractor Empathy

It's unlikely any contractor or recruitment agency will have this problem if they're with a decent umbrella company. Why? Because a proper umbrella company will have the latest processing technology and fully trained employees.

Stephanie Buck, Director of JMK Group UK, is quick to point out that the key to a successful umbrella company is diversity and transparency - principles that are at the root of all serious umbrella companies.

Recruitment Agency

Empathy with recruitment agencies and contractors is crucial for any successful business partnership.

• "We make it clear from the outset that the employment status of the contractor lies with JMK, so the agency has one less thing to worry about. JMK also have a reputation for providing tailor-made solutions for the different agencies that we work with. Being flexible makes a big difference to all of our partners."

Specialist Approach

A specialist approach to the umbrella company business means that JMK now work with sector specific agencies as well as those that recruit for multiple sectors. Buck is able to ensure that the business development team have the talent, knowledge and confidence to deliver the best possible service to the recruitment agencies in their relative sectors.

Because JMK's founders were once contractors themselves, they really do understand exactly what contractors are looking for in their payroll solution provider. Many contractors join JMK after experiencing the company's passion and drive to provide a superior service for the clients - a passion borne of personal experience.

The world of contracting is a lively mix of newcomers and veterans - so it's essential that JMK maintain impeccable quality standards. Stephanie has the business foresight to ensure these standards are never compromised:

• "Every development at JMK is considered from the point of view of our contractors and recruitment agencies - their needs and priorities always come first."