Do we need a nurse-patient quota system in our hospitals?
The REC Healthcare division has welcomed recommendations from the Royal College of Nursing on ways to maintain nurse/patient ratios.
Confidence among employers reaches 12-month high
The March edition of the REC’s JobsOutlook report showed that employer confidence in February increased to its highest level in 12 months. It also held good news for both temporary and permanent job candidates.
Six IR35 scenarios to be published on HMRC website
Umbrella company contractors are no doubt waiting to find out what the government intends to do about IR35.
Are the UK’s IT and finance professionals ready to move abroad?
The UK could be about to lose a large proportion of its IT and finance professionals and, if that happens, there should be more opportunities available for umbrella company contractors.
North Sea tax breaks good news for oil and gas contractors
Contractors working in the oil and gas sector could see an increase in opportunities after the Chancellor announced tax breaks for North Sea companies.
Will contractors benefit from GlaxoSmithKline investment?
Umbrella company contractors working in pharmaceuticals could see an increase in opportunities after GlaxoSmithKline announced it intends to create a further 1,000 jobs in the UK.
Will the National Loan Guarantee Scheme help contractors?
The National Loan Guarantee Scheme may be just the thing to help small businesses access cheaper finance and create more opportunities for umbrella company contractors.
Are umbrella contractors ready to take up positions abroad?
Interim managers and umbrella company contractors may be planning to leave the UK in droves if the results of a recent survey by Russam GMS are to be believed.
Clients who cut contractor rates must expect an exodus
Clients who reduce IT contractor rates with the take it or leave it mindset could find themselves in trouble if contractors take them at their word and look for opportunities elsewhere.
Generation M contractors need the right tools for the job
We’ve had Generation X, Generation Y, and now it seems we’re set for Generation M.
Why are IT contractors still blocked from sensitive projects?
The government still hasn’t managed to fine tune the clearance system to make sure it gets the best value IT contractors for sensitive projects.
New opportunities for Bedford construction sector contractors
Umbrella company contractors who work in the construction sector may be pleased to learn that new opportunities will shortly be available at Center Parcs’ new site at Woburn Forest.
