Brits flock to contracting as way of life, new figures say
New figures from the Office for National Statistics have revealed that Brits are flocking to contracting as a way of life in droves and droves.
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Reap the rewards of the skills shortage while you still can
According to the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales the skills shortage is still raging strong, but that shouldn’t stop clever contractors.
Need some workspace? Go to Barclays
Of all the places contractors and freelancers could turn to, Barclays may be the best place to find some temporary workspace believe it or not.
Demand streaks higher for contractors in November, REC says
The Recruitment and Employment Confederation says that demand rates have streaked ever higher for contractors and freelancers last month.
Oil and gas contractors told to stop slacking on skills
It’s time for oil and gas freelancers and umbrella company contractors to stop slacking when it comes to polishing up on their skills, a new study says.
Government to provide free online support to contractors
The Government is coming to the rescue of umbrella company contractors, freelancers and other sole traders everywhere by providing free online branding support.
UK creative sector gets its own trade industry body
All you creative types out there – including freelancers and umbrella company contractors – will be glad to know that you now have your own trade industry body.
Industry boffin says contracting growing in popularity
The popularity of working as a freelancer or umbrella company contractor is soaring ever higher, according to an industry insider that knows more than you or I.
Go get some sun or your brain will melt, researchers say
Researchers say that freelancers and umbrella company contractors that routinely undergo night shift work are most likely melting their brains.
Drill, baby drill: North Sea needs contractors
If you enjoy frigid and probably dangerous conditions there’s good news for you: a position in the North Sea may be waiting for you.
ONS: contractor growth outstrips traditional employment
There are more than three new contract workers for every one new traditional employees, according to new data from the Office for National Statistics.
Government provides support to creative contractors
The Government is planning to provide support to creative types in the freelancing and contracting industry with the creation of a new skills academy.
Don’t forget your broadband voucher, contractors!
Umbrella company contractors and freelancers, if you’re complaining about poor internet speeds don’t forget you might be able to qualify for a broadband voucher.
Miliband begs for contractor support in next election
Desperate to edge out the Tories and the Lib Dems next election, Labour leader Ed Miliband has begun to court freelancers and umbrella company contractors.
What skills shortage? ONS says unemployment is down
While much has been said about the so-called ‘skills shortage’ strangling the employment sector, data from the Office for National Statistics says otherwise.
Contractors remain in demand north of the border
Whilst the issue of Scottish independence has thankfully been bottled for this generation, the country still needs plenty of umbrella company contractors.