IT and media contractors still in high demand, says APSCo
You’re quite lucky if you’re a freelancer or an umbrella contractor working in the media or information technology fields in the current day and age!
news
The latest news affecting umbrella companies in the UK. Featuring HMRC, the Agency Workers Directive, the 2003 Agency Regulations, and IR35.
Offshore oil and gas workforce grows by leaps and bounds
So here’s some pleasant news: it turns out that the offshore oil and gas sector is booming as evidenced by the sheer demand for skilled workers at the moment.
The public sector: fantastic source of contract work?
Much has been said about UK austerity measures and how it harms the economy, but freelancers and contract workers may benefit from it believe it or not!
Umbrella workers used to plug the skills gap in UK
If you’re an interim worker, you’re probably already busier than a three-armed man in a hand-shaking contest – but things are about to get much busier.
The oil and gas sector: saviours of the contracting world?
This will be no surprise to anyone currently working within it, but the oil and gas sector may be the best hope for the UK contracting marketplace.
Official figures: economic situation improves for many Brits
Well it’s about time we got some good news: the Office for National statistics says that the economic situation for a good number of Brits is on the increase.
What recession? IT contracting job billings higher than ever
The economy may be in an overall shambles for many people, but freelancers and umbrella company contractors working in the IT field wouldn’t know it.
Will the UK job market be growing soon?
While most umbrella company contractors and freelance workers are already having a brilliant time, the rest of the UK jobs market may be growing soon.
Younger Brits to flock to self-employment?
Hold on to your hats – the nation’s army of self-employed workers may soon have its ranks swell with younger Brits, according to one recent research study.
APSCo says contracting is the new normal
I know you’ve been waiting for this: the Association of Professional Staffing Companies says you’re all no longer abnormal freaks of nature!
Will there be more recruitment opportunities on the horizon?
Rumour has it that umbrella company workers may soon be able to benefit from an increase in recruitment opportunities quite soon indeed.
New Best Practice Charter gains traction among umbrella firms
It hasn’t been long since the new umbrella contractor trade industry body known as All Umbrella Companies Are Equal has launched, but i’s making serious waves.
Cyber security is no laughing matter – even for contractors
You may think that only large firms and multinationals need to worry about things such as cyber security, but even contractors need to be aware of the dangers!
Are oil and gas sector employers poaching contractors?
Rumour has it that employers from the oil and gas sector are so hard up for permanent employees that they’re raiding the ranks of the nation’s contractors.
Lord Young calls for Govt investment of time and money in Start Ups
Start Ups and SMEs were the focus of Lord Young’s report. Barriers to growth, marketing and the public sector should all be removed, suggests the PM’s adviser.
Contractor job market contracting as permanent places jump
The Midlands had a cracking April for jobs: temp and perm staff both increased, full time workers at rates unseen since 2011. But how’d the rest of the UK fare?