APSCo says contracting is the new normal
I know you’ve been waiting for this: the Association of Professional Staffing Companies says you’re all no longer abnormal freaks of nature!
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Will there be more recruitment opportunities on the horizon?
Rumour has it that umbrella company workers may soon be able to benefit from an increase in recruitment opportunities quite soon indeed.
Digital marketing contractors workers in high demand
New research has revealed that the amount of work for freelancers and contractors working in the digital marketing sector has increased significantly.
SMEs need more aid in growing towards exportation, CBI says
Small and medium sized businesses, those same firms that use contractors and freelancers to such great effect, need more support in growing their reach.
Health and Safety requirements for small firms to remain
Small businesses – and that includes freelancers and contractors – are left out in the cold when it comes to possible help on reducing Health & Safety red tape.
Creative types to soon have more copyright information
Working as a creative freelancer or contractor can pose difficulties when it comes to protecting your intellectual property, but all that could change soon.
IT contracting opportunities lagging behind 2012 figures
While the recruitment market for freelancers and umbrella contractors is still relatively strong, new research has found that IT contracting positions are down.
Small firms doubt efficacy of Local Government Finance Act
The Local Government Finance Act is being touted as the next big thing, but smaller firms such as contractors and sole traders aren’t quite convinced of this.
ACR changes need to cover umbrella workers, says REC
The Recruitment and Employment Confederation says that there needs to be protections for umbrella company contractors in the Agency Conduct Regulation overhaul.u
Contractors to benefit from new standard IT certification
It’s rare that an idea that has its inception in the eurozone actually affects the UK in a positive manner, but it looks like there’s an exception to the rule.
Recruiter says marketing contractors to win big this year
A new report published by a major recruitment organisation says that the marketing industry is set to use freelancers and contractors in a big way this year.
Could the economy be limiting freelance opportunities?
As much as it pains me to admit it, the economy is still in shambles even though it’s been years since the credit crunch – and could be limiting contracting.
EU proposes law that could help keep contractors safer
The European Union can be hit or miss when it comes to legislation, but a new proposed law to regulate safety in the oil and gas sector could aid contractors.
Centrica invests in oil and gas sector, contractors benefit
Freelancers and umbrella company contractors working in the oil and gas sector are set to reap the rewards of renewed investment by a major industry player.
2013 to be banner year for interim workers?
According to new market research, 2013 could be the year that interim workers such as freelancers and umbrella company contractors experience fantastic growth.
ONS says self-employed figures swell by 25,000
The last quarter of 2012 was a smashing one for those slipping into self-employment, with the Office for National Statistics stating figures rose by 25,000.