The latest news affecting umbrella companies in the UK. Featuring HMRC, the Agency Workers Directive, the 2003 Agency Regulations, and IR35.
Well, it’s official: according to the Recruitment and Employment Confederation, British businesses are increasingly afraid of the impact of the skills shortage.
Skills shortage threatens to sideline British business » Read the full story
New research says that temporary staff members such as freelancers and umbrella company contractors are poised to have some very smooth sailing in 2014.
Temporary staff to have a banner year in 2014? » Read the full story
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.
Flexibility to be an asset to employers in coming years » Read the full story
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.
Poor economy forces CEOs to value their workers more » Read the full story
The Recruitment and Employment Confederation that demand for freelancers and umbrella company contractors has recently hit a mind boggling 15 year high.
Contractor demand hits remarkable 15 year high, says REC » Read the full story
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.
More SMEs this year means more contractor job opportunities » Read the full story
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.
London tech sector expansion brings more IT opportunities » Read the full story
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.
The skills shortage: modern technology to the rescue? » Read the full story
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!
Business Secretary to outlaw exclusive zero hour contracts? » Read the full story
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.
Scotland outpaces rest of UK for contractor demand » Read the full story
One of the biggest advantages contractors have is their flexibility, and a new research study has just offered up even more proof of flexibility’s importance.
Contract flexibility is key, new survey says » Read the full story
A new report has said that the demand for umbrella company contractors with specialised niche skill sets has gone absolutely through the roof recently.
Fantastic demand for contractors with niche skills » Read the full story
2014 should turn out to be an excellent year for umbrella company contractors, based on latest data pointing to a stable New Year and several months beyond.
Stability for contractors into the New Year » Read the full story
Here’s a pleasant bit of news: it turns out that the jobs market in the capital is positively roaring along when it comes to umbrella company contractors.
London jobs market booming for contract workers » Read the full story
Whether you’re a freelancer or an umbrella company contractor it’s in your best interest to support Small Business Saturday, says one major industry body.
PCG calls for contractors to support Small Business Saturday » Read the full story
Well, it’s official: the skills shortage has become a problem for the oil and gas sector. Or at least that’s what one Scottish chamber of commerce says.
UK oil and gas sector impacted by skills shortages » Read the full story
