Freelancers and contractors who rely on the public sector for contracts could find themselves struggling to find work according to the CIPD.
Future not so bright for freelancers in the public sector » Read the full story
Welcome news for temporary workers and freelancers comes in the form of the REC’s JobsOutlook report for June and the ONS.
Debate on economic outlook for contractors » Read the full story
Contractors and freelancers working in the accountancy profession expect more financial institutions to create interim opportunities in the coming year.
Freelance accountants and engineers are UK’s most wanted » Read the full story
Umbrella company contractors working in the public sector can take comfort from recent comments made by Sir Peter Gershon. Gershon has already published a review into public sector efficiency in the UK and he was a special adviser to the Tories during the run up to the recent election.
Public sector contracts unlikely to dry up immediately » Read the full story
IT contractors are on the move! At least that’s the view of the largest IT recruitment agency, SThree.
Umbrella company contractors see some positive signs » Read the full story
The PCG has launched a checklist to help clients’ double check they have all the steps in place to ensure a project runs smoothly.
PCG launch flexible worker checklist for clients » Read the full story
Contractors, freelancers and umbrella company workers could in line for a bumper summer if the latest online job figures are to be believed.
Freelancers, jobs, and the web 2.0 revolution » Read the full story
The European Union has proposed a new set of guidelines for labour reform in the member states but the ARC is concerned that the EU agency workers’ guidelines depict contractors and freelancers in a negative light.
Flexible workers provide benefits for clients » Read the full story
The REC is understandably delighted that George Osborne has reversed part of the plan to increase NICs. They had opposed the move, as had all business bodies, as the potential cost would have prevented the jobs market recovering fully from the recession.
What does the Queen’s speech mean for contractors? » Read the full story
Contractors who work in science and engineering could find themselves in greater demand according to a report published recently by the CBI.
Highly skilled umbrella company workers to be in demand » Read the full story
According to the REC’s latest JobsOutlook report, agency workers, umbrella company employees and limited company contractors will become a vital compenent in the economic recovery.
Contractors and freelancers ‘vital’ to the recovery » Read the full story
Small businesses, limited company contractors and umbrella companies could be among those affected by a drop in confidence following the result of yesterday’s hung parliament election.
Income tax and national insurance rises will hit hard » Read the full story
Contractors, recruiters and umbrella companies across the country would have been pleased by the official growth rate figures, released yesterday. According to the Office of National Statistics (ONS), the UK Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew by 0.2% during the first quarter of 2010.
GDP growth is good news for umbrella companies » Read the full story
The REC has had to postpone an upcoming workshop about improved recruitment practices in the public sector due to the flight disruption caused by the Icelandic volcano, Eyjafjallajökull.
Contractors and recruiters affected by travel disruption » Read the full story
The Recruitment and Employment Confederation is urging contractors who are owed money from umbrella companies that have gone into administration to contact the administrator in order to obtain settlement for outstanding invoices.
Calls to ensure that umbrella company contractors don’t lose out » Read the full story
Small business entrepreneurs are feeling optimistic about the end of the recession as they expect profitability and revenue to increase despite the anticipated rise in tax, regulation and minimum wage.
Entrepreneurial freelancers find opportunities in recession » Read the full story
