Stability for contractors into the New Year
2014 should turn out to be an excellent year for umbrella company contractors, based on latest data pointing to a stable New Year and several months beyond.
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PCG calls for contractors to support Small Business Saturday
Whether you’re a freelancer or an umbrella company contractor it’s in your best interest to support Small Business Saturday, says one major industry body.
Infrastructure project increase benefits contractors
Infrastructure projects have exploded across the UK, and it’s most likely going to lead to a huge win for umbrella company contractors looking for more work.
Reed Job Index: vacancies hit five year high
Is the recession over? The number of available job opportunities has hit a miraculous five-year high, according to the Reed Job Index.
October continues high demand trend for contractors
Once again, demand for freelancers and umbrella company contractors grew last month, according to the Recruitment and Employment Confederation.
Contractors with cloud computing needed badly?
Contractors in the information technology field are always in demand, but research has found IT contractors with cloud computing skills are especially needed.
New banking regs to lead to increased IT contractor demand?
Chaos theory says that a butterfly flaps its wings can lead to changes across the globe. In the same way, new banking regulations lead to IT contract positions.
Here comes the consequences of the skills shortage
Well here we go lads: the verdict is in, and the skills shortage is official. But the problem is, what happens next?
IT workers and engineers lead demand in Scotland
If you’re an IT professional or if you work in the construction industry as an engineering contractor, Scotland is the place to be.
The skills shortage: it’s not just all in your head
The so-called ‘skills shortage’ or ‘talent crisis’ is bandied about quite a bit nowadays in the recruitment sector, but it’s not just a bogeyman – it’s real!
Temporary staff placements on the rise, says new report
You’re in luck if you’re a freelancer or umbrella contractor looking for work right now: a new survey found that temporary billings are on the rise right now.
Working mums swell the ranks of contractors
The nation’s battalion of working mums are turning more and more to freelancing and contract working as a viable option, new research shows.
Industry trade bodies draw political attention to contractors
If you feel as a contractor there’s no one speaking for you, that could change soon thanks to the efforts of two industry trade bodies.
Increasing number of contractors saying glass is half-full
Confidence is soaring when it comes to the UK’s IT contractors, or at least if a new report on the subject is to believed.
Brits cite dissatisfaction as impetus for contract careers
A new study has revealed that one of the primary motivating factors for Brits starting careers as contractors is dissatisfaction with their current job.
SMEs and contractors go together like tea and scones
If you’re an umbrella worker or other type of contractor, some of your best clients may just be SMEs.