Oil and gas sector could drive contractors overseas
If you fancy a holiday overseas and you’re an oil and gas sector contractor, you might just get your wish – though not in the way you might particularly expect!
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The latest news affecting umbrella companies in the UK. Featuring HMRC, the Agency Workers Directive, the 2003 Agency Regulations, and IR35.
Temporary billings hit massive 15 year high in UK
The UK is undergoing a massive renaissance in the number of temporary billings right now, with figures being higher than they’ve been in 15 years.
Small firms face challenges; contractors may be able to help
Smaller-sized firms have faced serious challenges thanks to the volatile economic landscape, but contractors may be able to help these businesses recover.
Oil and gas sector set to explode with new licensing round
With the Government opening the 28th licensing round, the oil and gas sector is set to explode with activity – and that spells good news for contract workers.
REC says 2014 to be positive one for the self-employed
The next 12 months are shaping up to be filled with opportunity for positive growth for self-employed Brits says the Recruitment and Employment Confederation.
Technical and engineering skills sorely needed by businesses
When it comes to the skills most badly needed by British businesses right now, new research has revealed it’s all about technology and engineering.
Skills shortage threatens to sideline British business
Well, it’s official: according to the Recruitment and Employment Confederation, British businesses are increasingly afraid of the impact of the skills shortage.
Temporary staff to have a banner year in 2014?
New research says that temporary staff members such as freelancers and umbrella company contractors are poised to have some very smooth sailing in 2014.
Flexibility to be an asset to employers in coming years
In news that falls under the ‘tell us something we don’t already know’ category, it’s believed employers will see worker flexibility as an asset in the future.
Poor economy forces CEOs to value their workers more
The economic situation in the UK is so bad that chief executives of major firms are actually thinking more about how to keep their workers happy and productive.
Contractor demand hits remarkable 15 year high, says REC
The Recruitment and Employment Confederation that demand for freelancers and umbrella company contractors has recently hit a mind boggling 15 year high.
More SMEs this year means more contractor job opportunities
New research predicts that the number of small and medium sized businesses will grow in 2014, and there are whole cadres of contractors waiting in the wings.
London tech sector expansion brings more IT opportunities
With Tech City growing by leaps and bounds, IT contractors in the capital are bracing for a serious increase in levels of demand for their services.
The skills shortage: modern technology to the rescue?
Could be that there will soon be more than just one way to handle the skills shortage besides hiring as many contractors as you can, if some new software works.
Business Secretary to outlaw exclusive zero hour contracts?
Well I can’t believe my eyes on this one: it could be that soon zero hour contracts will no longer be exclusive, making them open to contractors!
Scotland outpaces rest of UK for contractor demand
Well here’s a lovely how do you do: turns out that last month, demand for umbrella contractors in Scotland far outstripped the rest of the UK by a wide margin.