SMEs are keeping the UK’s head above water
The Department for BIS recently published statistics which show just how dependant the UK economy is on small businesses. In fact SMEs provide 60% of all the UK’s employment.
Do umbrella company contractors produce badly written CVs?
A recent study into the standard of British CVs has highlighted just how common spelling and grammar errors are.
Should flexible working be the norm not the exception?
Umbrella contractors will be interested to learn that Maria Miller, the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, has said that flexible working should be thought of as a normal way of working.
What does the future hold for public sector employees?
Hays, the international recruiter, has said that 45% of those working in the public sector are either facing redundancy or looking for alternative employment.
Large corporations still appear reluctant to settle debts
London and the South East of England top the late payments league, according to the latest study from Bacs.
Prospects for Scottish IT umbrella company contractors look promising
Umbrella company contractors north of the border could be encouraged by the latest Bank of Scotland’s Report on Jobs.
Working from home is good for your health
New figures show that the proportion of people working from home dropped slightly last year.
APSCo to be a member of the IR35 Forum
APSCo, a group that represents many of the recruiters that umbrella company contractors work with, has become the latest organisation invited by the Revenue to join the IR35 Forum.
Are umbrella contractors prepared for new Bribery Act?
Despite the new Bribery Act coming into force on the first of July, one in seven people who work in large organisations are prepared to offer cash bribes in a bid to secure business. Furthermore, nearly 50% are not aware of an anti-bribery policy in the company.
Are intra-company transfers rules affecting umbrella companies?
The Rt Hon Margaret Hodge MP has said the point based system for immigration has room for improvement, especially when it comes to the rules regarding intra-company transfers.
How much income will you need when you retire?
There is a substantial gap between the anticipated incomes of men and women in retirement, according to the Class of 2011 study from Prudential. Men expect an average income of £19,400 per year when they retire, whilst women anticipate just £12,200.
Financial services temps get more than permanent counterparts
Marks Sattin, the accountancy and financial services recruiter, has released details of its research into salaries in the professions.
