Welsh government offering more than £30m in new funding
Look alive, you magical people living and working in Cymru: more than £30 million in business funding is going to be handed out by the Welsh government.
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Online workers to benefit from new 27 town 4G rollout
This summer, it will be easier for many mobile workers thanks to a new 27 town and city technology rollout for 4G wireless technology.
Demand for skilled IT contractors to rise this year
Highly skilled and qualified IT freelancers and umbrella company contractors will be in high demand this year, according to new industry predictions.
NHS should encourage interim working, REC says
The government should take steps to encourage the NHS to utilise interim workers such as freelancers and umbrella company contractors to fix staffing problems.
Last month saw South of England lead charge in new roles
The Recruitment and Employment Confederation says that last month saw one of the biggest increase in temporary billings last month in the South of England.
Overworked employees may lead SMEs to use more contractors
The number of freelancers and umbrella company contractors being employed by small businesses may be set to increase, based on newly released research findings.
Experts say ensure you have a solid online presence
It’s important to have a solid online presence if you are a freelancer or a contractor working in the UK, according to industry experts.
IT workers could be in higher demand this coming year
The financial services sector in the UK could be a major source of demand for information technology freelancers and umbrella service company workers in 2013.
2013 to bring ‘explosive’ online opportunities
The New Year will be filled with opportunities to earn a living in an online environment, according to freelance recruitment experts.
IT contractors reap reward of higher pay this year
It’s been a good year for IT contractors, freelancers, and umbrella service workers, as the information technology sector has seen major pay gains in 2012.
IT contractors have something to celebrate this season
It’s a happy season indeed for IT contractors and other umbrella company workers in the information technology field, according to a new report from Adzuna.
Self-discipline leads to success as a contract worker
Whether you’re an umbrella company worker, a contractor, a freelancer, or a permanent worker, having self-discipline is necessary for success at work.
Welsh programme creates more than 1,000 new jobs
10,000 new jobs,many of which have been made available to to permanent worker and umbrella company contractor alike, have been created by a government initiative.
Expert says hiring temporary staff a benefit to business
When it comes to hiring it’s better to choose a temporary staff member in lieu of a permanent one, according to one economic and employment expert.
Older Brits joining the ranks of the self-employed
Older British workers are leaving the permanent workforce and taking up the mantle of the self-employed in greater numbers, according to recent research.
Online contract job availability goes up in 2012
2012 has seen a significant increase to the number of jobs available over the internet to freelancers and umbrella company workers, new figures show.