Another Month, Another IR35 Twist in the Tail
News is reaching us here at a rainy UCHQ that the Government may be set for a few…
Flexible working touted as biggest draw to contracting
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.
The uninhibited growth of the contractor: new results are in
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!
Generation M contractors need the right tools for the job
We’ve had Generation X, Generation Y, and now it seems we’re set for Generation M.
Work-life balance is increasingly important to umbrella company contractors
An increasing number of Brits, including umbrella company contractors, seek a better work-life balance, according to a recent survey by Robert Half International.
IT skills in short supply – could be good news for umbrella company contractors!
IT contractors may be interested to learn which skills are currently in short supply in the IT sector.
REC to step up its promotion of flexible working in 2012
PAYE umbrella company contractors may find more opportunities in the public sector in 2012 after the REC launches a new Commission.
How many umbrella company contractors are there in the UK workforce?
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.
What is going on with the Agency Workers Regulations?
The Daily Telegraph recently published a story suggesting that the Agency Workers Regulations may be watered down or even dropped.
Will we always have a glass ceiling in the boardroom?
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 more people end up working like an umbrella company contractor?
The CIPD has said that everyone should be entitled to flexible working rights, not just parents and carers.
Time for umbrella company contractors to learn about the AWR?
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.
