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.
Contract flexibility is key, new survey says
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.
Fantastic demand for contractors with niche skills
A new report has said that the demand for umbrella company contractors with specialised niche skill sets has gone absolutely through the roof recently.
Stability for contractors into the New Year
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.
London jobs market booming for contract workers
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.
PCG calls for contractors to support Small Business Saturday
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.
UK oil and gas sector impacted by skills shortages
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.
Infrastructure project increase benefits contractors
Infrastructure projects have exploded across the UK, and it's most likely going to lead to a huge win for umbrella company contractors looking for more work.
Finance market on the move, but in which direction?
Even with the number of vacancies in the sector in decline, new data shows that the financial services industry is on the move.
Are big oil and gas firms misusing contract workers?
The bigger they are, the harder they fall: freelancers and umbrella company contractors in the oil and gas sectors complain that large firms are useless.