New data from APSCo say that the skills shortage has begun to have a discernible negative impact on the engineering contracting community.
Skills shortage takes its toll on engineering contractors » Read the full story
With the UK lagging behind when it comes to adaptability in the employment sphere, British firms are losing out on talented workers – and this is costing them.
British businesses neglecting to unlock local talent » Read the full story
Do you work in the manufacturing sector as a freelancer or an umbrella company contractor? Congratulations: you’re about to be quite busy very soon.
Manufacturing contractors set to win big in coming months » Read the full story
Because one of the most embattled banks in the world hasn’t had enough bad publicity: now Barclays has declared it will be slashing contractor pay soon.
Take it or leave it: Barclays slashes contractor pay » Read the full story
Her Majesty’s Revenue & Customs is poised to put new self-employment restrictions in place, creating a furore in the umbrella company contractor community.
Self-employment restrictions to deter new contractors? » Read the full story
February was a bit of a mixed bag for contract workers, according to new data from the Recruitment & Employment Confederation’s latest study.
REC says February a mixed bag for contract workers » Read the full story
If you’re a freelancer or umbrella company contractor, the Government has a warning for you: be on the lookout for copycat websites.
Watch out for copycat websites, warns Government » Read the full story
Employment trends come and go with the tides sometimes, and the latest data indicates working as a contractor or freelancer has become highly in fashion.
Is the tide coming in on the self-employment trend? » Read the full story
If you fancy a holiday overseas and you’re an oil and gas sector contractor, you might just get your wish – though not in the way you might particularly expect!
Oil and gas sector could drive contractors overseas » Read the full story
With the Government opening the 28th licensing round, the oil and gas sector is set to explode with activity – and that spells good news for contract workers.
Oil and gas sector set to explode with new licensing round » Read the full story
The next 12 months are shaping up to be filled with opportunity for positive growth for self-employed Brits says the Recruitment and Employment Confederation.
REC says 2014 to be positive one for the self-employed » Read the full story
Well, it’s official: according to the Recruitment and Employment Confederation, British businesses are increasingly afraid of the impact of the skills shortage.
Skills shortage threatens to sideline British business » Read the full story
In news that falls under the ‘tell us something we don’t already know’ category, it’s believed employers will see worker flexibility as an asset in the future.
Flexibility to be an asset to employers in coming years » Read the full story
The economic situation in the UK is so bad that chief executives of major firms are actually thinking more about how to keep their workers happy and productive.
Poor economy forces CEOs to value their workers more » Read the full story
With Tech City growing by leaps and bounds, IT contractors in the capital are bracing for a serious increase in levels of demand for their services.
London tech sector expansion brings more IT opportunities » Read the full story
One of the biggest advantages contractors have is their flexibility, and a new research study has just offered up even more proof of flexibility’s importance.
Contract flexibility is key, new survey says » Read the full story
