I never thought this day would come but it’s here: the Treasury wants the input of freelancers and umbrella company contractors ahead of the Autumn Statement.
Contractors: the Treasury wants your opinion this autumn! » Read the full story
Hold on to your hats, contract workers: new research has shown that it costs less to hire a Brit than many other European workers.
British contractors have become the low-cost option » Read the full story
Brace yourselves for some good news: never in 40 years have self-employment figures been this high, according to the Office for National Statistics.
British self-employment hits 40 year high » Read the full story
If it feels like there’s blood in the water, you wouldn’t be wrong, especially if you’re a STEM contractor: employers are hungering for your expertise.
STEM contractors look out: you’ll be fought over soon » Read the full story
The talent gap int he UK is worsening, the Recruitment and Employment Confederation says, based on its newest research survey results.
REC says skills shortage worsening in the UK » 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
The House of Lords Select Committee has just issued some rather choice words on the Government’s recent personal service company consultation response.
House of Lords criticises Government’s PSC response » Read the full story
With reports surfacing that the oil and gas sector may soon be hurting for staff, new initiatives to increase the number of female workers are going forward.
Will adding women to the sector save the oil & gas industry? » Read the full story
Thanks to an aging workforce that’s rapidly approaching retirement the oil and gas sector is in search of new blood, but it’s having a hard time finding that.
Oil and gas sector needs new recruits, may not find them » Read the full story
Whether it’s a traditional employment arrangement or work as a freelancer or umbrella company contractor, graduates seem to be finding jobs much more easily.
Graduates finding it easier to gain employment? » Read the full story
The bean counters down at the Office for National Statistics have unleashed a new torrent of facts recently, including the growing contract worker figures.
More Brits going the self-employment route, new figures show » Read the full story
If there’s ever been proof positive that freelancers and umbrella company contractors can make lemonade out of lemons, it’s become glaringly obvious today.
Nothing stops contractors – not even bad economic news » Read the full story
Umbrella company contractors, rejoice – new research from the Recruitment & Employment Confederation shows you’re about to become quite popular.
Umbrella contractors to benefit from renewed demand? » Read the full story
If you’re a freelancer or an umbrella company contractor working in the financial sector, you probably know this already: your days are numbered.
Financial sector contractors suffering like sick dogs » Read the full story
Freelancers and umbrella company contractors working in Scotland have the good fortune of working in a stable and strong marketplace, new research says.
Scottish contracting market remains strong » Read the full story
The UK oil and gas sector is going strongly – so much so that recruitment for contractors in the industry is about to hit a massive bump very soon.
Contractor recruitment in oil and gas sector set to expand » Read the full story
