REC says skills shortage worsening in the UK
The talent gap int he UK is worsening, the Recruitment and Employment Confederation says, based on its newest research survey results.
The uninhibited growth of the contractor: new results are in
Well the jury is no longer out on how much growth the flexible working sector has undergone lately. In fact, you might not believe these new research findings!
Umbrella contractors enjoying their summer more?
Whether you work around the clock or it just feels like you do, it might be time for a break - and this year more Brits are enjoying their summer holidays.
Contractors courted with increased pay rates, REC says
The Recruitment and Employment Confederation says that employers are courting freelancers and umbrella company contractors with increased pay rates.
Everyone loves contract workers according to ASPCo
The Association of Professional Staffing Companies has been chuffed to bits lately on the back of new research that says everyone loves using contract workers.
Tories court contractors by suggesting tax system simplification?
The Conservatives are courting freelancers and umbrella company contractors by breaking news that a future Conservative government may overhaul the tax system.
House of Lords criticises Government’s PSC response
The House of Lords Select Committee has just issued some rather choice words on the Government's recent personal service company consultation response.
Will adding women to the sector save the oil & gas industry?
With reports surfacing that the oil and gas sector may soon be hurting for staff, new initiatives to increase the number of female workers are going forward.
Oil and gas sector needs new recruits, may not find them
Thanks to an aging workforce that's rapidly approaching retirement the oil and gas sector is in search of new blood, but it's having a hard time finding that.
Next quarter to be a busy one for contractors, says REC
When the Recruitment & Employment Confederation speaks, people listen - and the REC says that the next quarter will be a good one for contract workers.
IT contractors to win big from London growth plans
If you work in London as a freelancer or umbrella company contractor in the information technology field, prepare for a massive boom going forward.
Graduates finding it easier to gain employment?
Whether it's a traditional employment arrangement or work as a freelancer or umbrella company contractor, graduates seem to be finding jobs much more easily.
