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.
Full time employees may transition to contract work
New data from the Office of National Statistics has revealed that many full time employees may go in search of contract work to combat chronic underemployment.
Government may invest in new tech to drive recovery
Freelance workers and umbrella company contractors are set to benefit from the government's new plans to drive economic recovery by investing in new technology.
Bank of Scotland says contractor market burgeoning
The contractor and freelancer market north of the border is burgeoning, according to a recent temporary working report published by the Bank of Scotland.
Business Secretary reveals new skill building plans
After facing criticism that worker knowledge has dropped off in the manufacturing and related sectors, the business secretary has unveiled new skill building plans.
