Whether you work around the clock or it just feels like you do, it might be time for a break – and this year more Brits are enjoying their summer holidays.
Umbrella contractors enjoying their summer more? » Read the full story
The Recruitment and Employment Confederation says that employers are courting freelancers and umbrella company contractors with increased pay rates.
Contractors courted with increased pay rates, REC says » Read the full story
The Association of Professional Staffing Companies has been chuffed to bits lately on the back of new research that says everyone loves using contract workers.
Everyone loves contract workers according to ASPCo » Read the full story
The Conservatives are courting freelancers and umbrella company contractors by breaking news that a future Conservative government may overhaul the tax system.
Tories court contractors by suggesting tax system simplification? » Read the full story
When the Recruitment & Employment Confederation speaks, people listen – and the REC says that the next quarter will be a good one for contract workers.
Next quarter to be a busy one for contractors, says REC » Read the full story
In news that will certainly rattle a few cages, new research reveals well over half of the nation’s self-employed entrepreneurs are over the age of 50.
Contractors may be young at heart but not necessarily young » Read the full story
Apparently confidence in the British workplace has been on the increase over the past 12 months, according to the Centre for Economics and Business Research.
Glass is half full when it comes to the British workplace » Read the full story
A new research study says that freelancers and umbrella company contractors working in the IT sector need to do whatever it takes to keep their skills current.
IT contractors told to spend their earnings on education » Read the full story
Online retailer Amazon has been accused once again of engaging in tax avoidance here in the UK, yet once more the multinational has dismissed allegations.
Amazon steps in it again, once more completely unrepentant » Read the full story
The Confederation of British Industry is in a tizzy lately, thanks to a raft of politically uncertain outcomes on the horizon for the UK and European Union.
Political uncertainty on horizon sends CBI into panic mode » Read the full story
New research has found – surprise, surprise – that a vast number of British workers, both contractors and traditional employees, are unhappy with their work.
Brits underutilised, overworked and underpaid at their jobs » Read the full story
One incredibly unlucky bank – usually content to contain its bad news to the financial sector – is now having an ill effect on the contracting arena as well.
Beleaguered bank casts its shadow in the contracting sector » Read the full story
Freelancers and umbrella company contractors in the information technology field may soon see more interest from the financial services sector in the future.
Financial services sector to need of IT professionals soon » Read the full story
The Confederation of British Industry has come up with a possible solution to the skills shortage currently holding UK businesses in its viselike grip.
CBI suggests solution to skills shortage dilemma » Read the full story
The Recruitment and Employment Confederation has happy news: it says that the next three months will bring heightened demand for contract workers in the UK.
REC says next three months to bring high contractor demand » Read the full story
There’s an excellent chance that umbrella company contractors in Scotland are about to experience an renaissance in demand thanks to new works about to begin.
New works in Scotland to drive contractor demand » Read the full story
