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.
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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.
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.
Umbrella company contractors working in renewables get good news
Good news for umbrella company contractors working in the renewable sector comes from Vestas, the wind turbine manufacturer, which intends to build giant turbines in Kent.
Do you get your business ideas from a crystal ball?
This week is International Ideas Week, a time when employers are encouraged to involve their staff and listen to their ideas.
Employers should not be fined for breaching employment law!
The Association of Recruitment Consultancies recently held a think-tank meeting to give input into the coalition’s employment tribunal reform consultation.
Are we set for a “brain drain” of top executives?
It would appear that people seeking executive jobs in the UK are not as confident that Britain is “open for business” as the Chancellor is.
North wins the first round battle for regional growth funding
Umbrella company contractors might be interested to hear that the government will be distributing £450 million of funding over the next few months to deprived areas as part of its regional growth fund initiative.
Job prospects for contractors largely sector related
Umbrella company contractors may already be aware that some industry sectors are doing better than others. Prospects in the IT and telecoms sector for example are blooming whilst public sector opportunities are diminishing fast for obvious reasons.
Is it time to learn a new language?
Umbrella company contractors that have spent the majority of their time working in the public sector may need to learn a new language if they want to survive in the business world.
AWR implementation moves a step closer
The Agency Worker Regulations were back on everybody’s mind at the end of last week. Following publication of the draft guidelines last Thursday, a two week consultation period is under way during which time the REC will be collecting feedback from its members and submitting a response to the BIS. …
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Will Enterprise Zones work now when they failed before?
During the Conservative Party’s spring conference last weekend, George Osborne said the government planned to reintroduce Enterprise Zones.
Do umbrella company contractors name God as a referee?
You may think God is on your side but he doesn’t give job references!
No cap on high earner Certificate of Sponsorship visas
On Wednesday, the government announced new rules regarding work visas for non-EU nationals.
FSB speaks out during National Apprenticeship Week
This week is National Apprenticeship Week and the FSB has taken the opportunity to urge the coalition to remove some of the barriers stifling job creation, to enable more businesses to take on apprentices.
Did bad weather affect umbrella company contractors?
The freezing December weather caused 38% of small businesses to close and a further 41% to operate without their full complement of staff. The cost to the small business sector was in the region of £2.1bn.