News is reaching us here at a rainy UCHQ that the Government may be set for a few more fireworks than even Guy Fawkes managed way back in 1605. Voice of many, Contractor UK, has summoned the troops in the form of a group of other contractor allies, and has […]
Another Month, Another IR35 Twist in the Tail » Read the full story
In case you hadn’t already sussed it out yourself, a new research study found that flexible working is one of the biggest draws to contracting.
Flexible working touted as biggest draw to contracting » Read the full story
Well the jury is no longer out on how much growth the flexible working sector has undergone lately. In fact, you might not believe these new research findings!
The uninhibited growth of the contractor: new results are in » Read the full story
We’ve had Generation X, Generation Y, and now it seems we’re set for Generation M.
Generation M contractors need the right tools for the job » Read the full story
An increasing number of Brits, including umbrella company contractors, seek a better work-life balance, according to a recent survey by Robert Half International.
Work-life balance is increasingly important to umbrella company contractors » Read the full story
IT contractors may be interested to learn which skills are currently in short supply in the IT sector.
PAYE umbrella company contractors may find more opportunities in the public sector in 2012 after the REC launches a new Commission.
REC to step up its promotion of flexible working in 2012 » Read the full story
People Per Hour recently surveyed 9,000 businesses about their usage of freelancers and discovered that the number of businesses using flexible workers has risen by 68% in the last 12 months.
How many umbrella company contractors are there in the UK workforce? » Read the full story
The Daily Telegraph recently published a story suggesting that the Agency Workers Regulations may be watered down or even dropped.
What is going on with the Agency Workers Regulations? » Read the full story
Sage, the business software company has discovered that more than 50% of small businesses think there is still a glass ceiling for women in the workplace.
Will we always have a glass ceiling in the boardroom? » Read the full story
The CIPD has said that everyone should be entitled to flexible working rights, not just parents and carers.
Will more people end up working like an umbrella company contractor? » Read the full story
Last week, the REC attended an Agency Work seminar run by the JSB, which provided up-to-date insights on how leading organisations are gearing up for the implementation of the Agency Workers Regulations.
Time for umbrella company contractors to learn about the AWR? » Read the full story
Umbrella contractors will be interested to learn that Maria Miller, the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, has said that flexible working should be thought of as a normal way of working.
Should flexible working be the norm not the exception? » Read the full story
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.
Job prospects for contractors largely sector related » Read the full story
More than half of UK businesses, including umbrella companies, are concerned that changes to employment law will damage their business, according to a new survey conducted by the British Chambers of Commerce.
How will new employment laws affect umbrella companies? » Read the full story
The latest JobsOutlook from the REC shows that optimism is returning to the jobs market as more companies report an increase in their hiring intentions.
Umbrella contractors can benefit from increased optimism » Read the full story
