Do employees have too many rights?
The Institute of Employment Rights is concerned about the government’s proposed “employer’s charter”, currently under consideration.
employment
Mixed picture for umbrella company contractors in financial services
December saw a decline of 21% in the number of job offers confirmed in the City, according to Powerchex, the pre-employment screening firm.
IT contractors could benefit if SMEs outsource
Advice website Smarta.com has predicted that small businesses could increasingly outsource some of their workloads this year and this could benefit umbrella company contractors.
PM vows to create more opportunities for contractors
David Cameron has vowed that the government will focus on job creation in 2011.
Renewable energy set to create nearly 6,000 jobs in south west
Contractors in the south west of England could benefit from a new renewable energy project that is set to create up to 6,000 new jobs.
Will public sector payroll changes benefit umbrella company contractors?
Umbrella company contractors and those working through their own limited companies could be pleased to learn that Francis Maude, the Cabinet Office Minister, has abolished a two-tier arrangement that governed public sector payroll outsourcing.
What will happen to the jobs market in 2011?
Last week two influential organisations made their predictions for the jobs market in 2011.
Many IT professionals are not loyal to their employers
59% of IT professionals and umbrella company contractors are not loyal to their employment, according to a recent survey from The IT Job Board.
Public sector recruiting will carry on despite spending cuts
A report from the CEBR and Totaljobs.com has claimed that by 2015 – 16 the public sector needs to fill 2.1 million job vacancies.
Umbrella company maternity leave will remain as it is at least till next year
Maternity leave will not be extended to 20 weeks after the European parliament voted to turn down amendments to the Pregnant Workers Directive.
More opportunities for umbrella company contractors!
Contractors will no doubt be pleased to learn that the job market is improving and there has been an increase in the number of vacancies being advertised.
Unemployment down but involuntary part-time employment is up
Umbrella company contractors might be interested to learn about the latest unemployment statistics from the ONS.
The sky’s the limit for umbrella company contractors
News that the UK’s space industry grew during the recession should be welcomed by highly skilled technology contractors.
High business rates are crippling British businesses
Business rates have increased dramatically even though the previous government pledged to help companies through the recession.
Contractor prospects heavily determinant on skills level
Umbrella company contractors looking for executive roles will have been encouraged by the recent comments of Dr John Philpott.
Unemployment down, but how about the future for contractors?
Professionals and employers are showing signs of increased confidence as the unemployment rate falls, according to Hays Recruitment.