Umbrella company contractors may not be aware that the UK now has a new employment relations minister. Norman Lamb has taken over from Edward Davey and part of his remit is to look into ways to reduce the amount of red tape facing recruiters.
Four months after the AWR were implemented there is still an area of uncertainty surrounding the position of limited company contractors.
IT umbrella company contractors were probably a bit disheartened when they read the latest Jobs Outlook from the REC.
There was less demand for umbrella company contractors with IT skills last month than at any other time during 2011, according to the latest Report on Jobs from the REC.
The REC is keen to encourage the government to take action to help Britain’s unemployed youngsters, some of whom might become umbrella company contractors, obtain meaningful employment.
Umbrella company contractors could find themselves getting more support from the REC this year as the Confederation recognises that 2012 is going to be extremely important for the UK’s flexible workers.
Umbrella company contractors might be interested to learn what the REC thinks lies ahead of us as we enter into the New Year.
PAYE umbrella company contractors may find more opportunities in the public sector in 2012 after the REC launches a new Commission.
The latest JobsOutlook from the REC contained some seasonal cheer for umbrella company contractors.
Umbrella company contractors were probably relieved to hear Vince Cable announce that the government intends to review the administrative effects of AWR within the next 18 months.
Last week’s unemployment figures made depressing reading for everybody, including umbrella company contractors.
According to latest data from the REC, the recruitment industry in the UK grew by 25% in the last 12 months and a lot of this growth can be attributed to the increase in demand for PAYE umbrella company contractors.
Research by the Association of Recruitment Consultancies suggests that the contractor workforce in the UK may be about to suffer because of the implementation of AWR.
Contractors may be interested to learn that the UK hires more online freelancers than any other European country.
Prospects aren’t looking too bad for contractors at the moment, but unfortunately the UK’s young people are still struggling to find employment.
Employers are increasingly turning to the flexible workforce, including freelancers, to help them survive during the current turbulent economic climate.
