APSCO chief executive says 2013 to be good year
It’s going to be a good year for umbrella company contractors, according to the Association of Professional Staffing Companies’ chief executive Ann Swain.
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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.
Experts say ensure you have a solid online presence
It’s important to have a solid online presence if you are a freelancer or a contractor working in the UK, according to industry experts.
IT workers could be in higher demand this coming year
The financial services sector in the UK could be a major source of demand for information technology freelancers and umbrella service company workers in 2013.
2013 to bring ‘explosive’ online opportunities
The New Year will be filled with opportunities to earn a living in an online environment, according to freelance recruitment experts.
IT contractors reap reward of higher pay this year
It’s been a good year for IT contractors, freelancers, and umbrella service workers, as the information technology sector has seen major pay gains in 2012.
Construction industry says good-by to red tape
Limited company contractors or umbrella company workers in the construction industry can kiss excessive red tape good-by thanks to a new government announcement.
IT contractors have something to celebrate this season
It’s a happy season indeed for IT contractors and other umbrella company workers in the information technology field, according to a new report from Adzuna.
Global Energy Group unveils new employment plans
Good news for those umbrella company workers who live across the border, as Global Energy Group announced new plans to hire an additional 400 staff in 2013.
Survey says Yorkshire new freelance worker hotspot
A new national survey discovered that Yorkshire is the best county for contractors, freelance workers, and umbrella service companies.
Self-discipline leads to success as a contract worker
Whether you’re an umbrella company worker, a contractor, a freelancer, or a permanent worker, having self-discipline is necessary for success at work.
Welsh programme creates more than 1,000 new jobs
10,000 new jobs,many of which have been made available to to permanent worker and umbrella company contractor alike, have been created by a government initiative.
Interim IT job availability in City of London dries up
The number of IT contracting positions available within the City of London have decreased recently, according to new recruitment figures.
Expert says hiring temporary staff a benefit to business
When it comes to hiring it’s better to choose a temporary staff member in lieu of a permanent one, according to one economic and employment expert.
Older Brits joining the ranks of the self-employed
Older British workers are leaving the permanent workforce and taking up the mantle of the self-employed in greater numbers, according to recent research.
Online contract job availability goes up in 2012
2012 has seen a significant increase to the number of jobs available over the internet to freelancers and umbrella company workers, new figures show.
Gender gap disappearing amongst contract workers
One payroll firm says that the gender gap between what a male contract worker earns in comparison to a female one is rapidly disappearing.