The book, written by Emma Brierley and published by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), aims to help organisations take advantage of a skilled, flexible and highly focused freelance talent pool. It takes a comprehensive look at how organisations can build and manage productive, long-term relationships with the best freelance consultants even when their skills are in high demand.

In his foreword to ‘Talent on Tap’, PCG chairman Simon Juden writes, “The freelance market has grown considerably in recent years and studies suggest that this trend is set to continue. The book is full of practical, pragmatic advice and guidance, and in my view represents an invaluable addition to the hirer’s arsenal, providing clear and useful insights into areas which may be unfamiliar or have changed recently, as well as reference information for those experienced in dealing with the freelance workforce.”

Emma Brierley, who is chief executive of Xchangeteam, a people resourcing agency for freelance consultants in marketing and creative services, and writes and speaks regularly about freelance issues, HR and recruitment trends, said, “I am very grateful to Simon Juden and PCG for their valuable contributions – a wealth of information about IR35 and various legal issues, help with case studies and of course the master contract templates that appear in the appendices.”