What should the Chancellor say in his Autumn Statement?
What measures would umbrella company contractors like to see laid out in the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement?
East of England is the most positive when it comes to hiring
Those of us looking for work might be interested to read the results of the latest Outlook Survey from Manpower. The survey asks employers about their hiring intentions for the coming quarter.
Do umbrella company contractors shop online when they should be working?
As we get nearer to the festive season, some workers, including umbrella company contractors, could be tempted to do their Christmas shopping online during working hours.
Where has all the UK’s top talent gone?
Despite high unemployment in the UK, 75% of businesses are struggling to recruit the top talent they need. This could spell good news for contractors working through an umbrella company.
UK is leading European user of online contractors
Contractors may be interested to learn that the UK hires more online freelancers than any other European country.
Opportunities abound for mid-level IT contractors
Suitably qualified IT umbrella contractors might benefit from the lack of applicants for mid-level permanent vacancies in the UK’s IT departments.
Should umbrella companies be concerned about income tax/NI merger?
Umbrella company contractors may be interested to learn that a firm of chartered accountants has expressed concerns about the plan to merge income tax and national insurance.
Firms need tax breaks to encourage them to hire young people
Prospects aren’t looking too bad for contractors at the moment, but unfortunately the UK’s young people are still struggling to find employment.
Marked increase in opportunities for IT contractors
According to jobadswatch.co.uk, the third quarter of 2011 saw an increase in the number of opportunities for IT umbrella company contractors.
Freelancers help employers survive in the turbulent economy
Employers are increasingly turning to the flexible workforce, including freelancers, to help them survive during the current turbulent economic climate.
Will Regional Growth Fund cash injection help contractors?
Limited company contractors could be set to benefit after the government announced it was to inject £950 million into the Regional Growth Fund.
Umbrella company contractors should not suffer because of AWR
The Agency Workers Regulations should not prevent organisations using umbrella company contractors to build a flexible workforce, according to the REC.
