Confusion on outlook for IT contractors
The KPMG and REC’s latest Report on jobs shows that recruitment demand for IT contractors has dropped for the 3rd consecutive month, whilst demand in all other sectors is rising.
Public sector contracts unlikely to dry up immediately
Umbrella company contractors working in the public sector can take comfort from recent comments made by Sir Peter Gershon. Gershon has already published a review into public sector efficiency in the UK and he was a special adviser to the Tories during the run up to the recent election.
Umbrella company contractors see some positive signs
IT contractors are on the move! At least that’s the view of the largest IT recruitment agency, SThree.
PCG launch flexible worker checklist for clients
The PCG has launched a checklist to help clients’ double check they have all the steps in place to ensure a project runs smoothly.
Tough times ahead for HMRC
Morale is currently low at HMRC and employees have now been warned that they are in for tough times ahead. Chief Executive, Lesley Strathie, informed staff that they need to be realistic about the challenges they face.
Freelancers, jobs, and the web 2.0 revolution
Contractors, freelancers and umbrella company workers could in line for a bumper summer if the latest online job figures are to be believed.
Welcome announcement on red tape reduction
The coalition promised to cut the amount of red tape that umbrella companies and contractors are subjected to and yesterday Vince Cable announced the first stage of the plan.
IT contractors expected to do more with a smaller budget
A decrease in IT budgets could mean that contractors are expected to work harder this year. ReThink Recuitment conducted a study that shows that two thirds of decision makers in IT think workloads will increase over the remaining months of 2010.
Umbrella company workers affected by HMRC PAYE mistakes
Ten of thousands of people, including contractors and freelancers, have been affected by the tax coding problems caused when HMRC migrated their records to a new computer system earlier this year.
Recruiters cautiously optimistic about recovery
Employers and recruiters are becoming more optimistic and their confidence levels have reached their highest level this year, which could benefit those working through umbrella companies.
Flexible workers provide benefits for clients
The European Union has proposed a new set of guidelines for labour reform in the member states but the ARC is concerned that the EU agency workers’ guidelines depict contractors and freelancers in a negative light.
Some legislation “just isn’t needed”!
Small businesses in the UK are spending too much time complying with red tape and government bureaucracy, according to a new report by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC).
