Here comes the consequences of the skills shortage
Well here we go lads: the verdict is in, and the skills shortage is official. But the problem is, what happens next?
news
The latest news affecting umbrella companies in the UK. Featuring HMRC, the Agency Workers Directive, the 2003 Agency Regulations, and IR35.
IT workers and engineers lead demand in Scotland
If you’re an IT professional or if you work in the construction industry as an engineering contractor, Scotland is the place to be.
The skills shortage: it’s not just all in your head
The so-called ‘skills shortage’ or ‘talent crisis’ is bandied about quite a bit nowadays in the recruitment sector, but it’s not just a bogeyman – it’s real!
Temporary staff placements on the rise, says new report
You’re in luck if you’re a freelancer or umbrella contractor looking for work right now: a new survey found that temporary billings are on the rise right now.
Contractor billings and pay raise last month, research says
It’s time to celebrate: September’s figures are in, and contractors saw their billings and their pay rates increase over last month.
Digital skills shortage could hamstring some UK firms
The contribution of IT contractors to the UK economy simply can’t be undersold, especially in light of the skills shortage gripping the country.
Working mums swell the ranks of contractors
The nation’s battalion of working mums are turning more and more to freelancing and contract working as a viable option, new research shows.
SMEs offering more cash to the right contract workers
Skilled and experienced contract workers are so in demand right now that an increasing number of small firms are offering them a premium for their services.
Industry trade bodies draw political attention to contractors
If you feel as a contractor there’s no one speaking for you, that could change soon thanks to the efforts of two industry trade bodies.
Increasing number of contractors saying glass is half-full
Confidence is soaring when it comes to the UK’s IT contractors, or at least if a new report on the subject is to believed.
Government to support umbrella contractors with new schemes?
So you’re probably still reeling from the ‘help’ the Government tried to provide with its older, more useless schemes, but there’s more aid on the horizon.
HMRC finally takes pity on the poor umbrella worker
Tax guidance for self-employed Brits such as umbrella company contractors is set to finally get a bit more easy, thanks to a new initiative.
August logs in as heavyweight month for contractors
Last month was positively brilliant for freelancers and umbrella contractors, according to one trade industry body’s most recent marketplace report.
Construction sector driving massive demand for contractors
While things are looking good all over for many UK industries, the construction sector in particular is really driving demand for contract workers right now.
Brits cite dissatisfaction as impetus for contract careers
A new study has revealed that one of the primary motivating factors for Brits starting careers as contractors is dissatisfaction with their current job.
SMEs and contractors go together like tea and scones
If you’re an umbrella worker or other type of contractor, some of your best clients may just be SMEs.