Economic volatility spells more opportunity for contractors
While economic volatility is normally a bad sign, the freelancing and contracting community welcomes the opportunity that such uncertainty brings to them.
E-commerce boom provides boost to IT contractors
It's been discovered that small firms are hiring umbrella company contractors and freelancers in greater numbers to help with online sales.
NHS should encourage interim working, REC says
The government should take steps to encourage the NHS to utilise interim workers such as freelancers and umbrella company contractors to fix staffing problems.
Last month saw South of England lead charge in new roles
The Recruitment and Employment Confederation says that last month saw one of the biggest increase in temporary billings last month in the South of England.
Overworked employees may lead SMEs to use more contractors
The number of freelancers and umbrella company contractors being employed by small businesses may be set to increase, based on newly released research findings.
Embrace emergent tech or risk being left in the dust
Any freelancer or umbrella company contractor that neglects to embrace emergent technologies could risk being left behind by their competitors, experts warn.
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.
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.
