Freelancers and umbrella company contractors – alongside permanent employees – could see some incoming pay raises this year, according to new research.
Contractors to see pay raise this year? » Read the full story
The UK is undergoing a massive renaissance in the number of temporary billings right now, with figures being higher than they’ve been in 15 years.
Temporary billings hit massive 15 year high in UK » Read the full story
Smaller-sized firms have faced serious challenges thanks to the volatile economic landscape, but contractors may be able to help these businesses recover.
Small firms face challenges; contractors may be able to help » Read the full story
When it comes to the skills most badly needed by British businesses right now, new research has revealed it’s all about technology and engineering.
Technical and engineering skills sorely needed by businesses » Read the full story
New research says that temporary staff members such as freelancers and umbrella company contractors are poised to have some very smooth sailing in 2014.
Temporary staff to have a banner year in 2014? » Read the full story
The Recruitment and Employment Confederation that demand for freelancers and umbrella company contractors has recently hit a mind boggling 15 year high.
Contractor demand hits remarkable 15 year high, says REC » Read the full story
New research predicts that the number of small and medium sized businesses will grow in 2014, and there are whole cadres of contractors waiting in the wings.
More SMEs this year means more contractor job opportunities » Read the full story
Could be that there will soon be more than just one way to handle the skills shortage besides hiring as many contractors as you can, if some new software works.
The skills shortage: modern technology to the rescue? » Read the full story
Well I can’t believe my eyes on this one: it could be that soon zero hour contracts will no longer be exclusive, making them open to contractors!
Business Secretary to outlaw exclusive zero hour contracts? » Read the full story
Well here’s a lovely how do you do: turns out that last month, demand for umbrella contractors in Scotland far outstripped the rest of the UK by a wide margin.
Scotland outpaces rest of UK for contractor demand » Read the full story
The bigger they are, the harder they fall: freelancers and umbrella company contractors in the oil and gas sectors complain that large firms are useless.
Are big oil and gas firms misusing contract workers? » Read the full story
How was your job situation eight years ago? Odds are it’;s not nearly as good as it is now, according to the Recruitment and Employment Confederation.
REC says jobs market hits massive eight year high » Read the full story
Move over, lads – freelancing and contract work isn’t the boys’ club it used to be, based on new research figures revealed recently.
Women turn to contracting in major way » Read the full story
The contribution of IT contractors to the UK economy simply can’t be undersold, especially in light of the skills shortage gripping the country.
Digital skills shortage could hamstring some UK firms » Read the full story
So you’re probably still reeling from the ‘help’ the Government tried to provide with its older, more useless schemes, but there’s more aid on the horizon.
Government to support umbrella contractors with new schemes? » Read the full story
Last month was positively brilliant for freelancers and umbrella contractors, according to one trade industry body’s most recent marketplace report.
August logs in as heavyweight month for contractors » Read the full story
