Contractors to see pay raise this year?
Freelancers and umbrella company contractors – alongside permanent employees – could see some incoming pay raises this year, according to new research.
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Temporary billings hit massive 15 year high in UK
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.
Small firms face challenges; contractors may be able to help
Smaller-sized firms have faced serious challenges thanks to the volatile economic landscape, but contractors may be able to help these businesses recover.
Technical and engineering skills sorely needed by businesses
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.
Temporary staff to have a banner year in 2014?
New research says that temporary staff members such as freelancers and umbrella company contractors are poised to have some very smooth sailing in 2014.
Contractor demand hits remarkable 15 year high, says REC
The Recruitment and Employment Confederation that demand for freelancers and umbrella company contractors has recently hit a mind boggling 15 year high.
More SMEs this year means more contractor job opportunities
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.
The skills shortage: modern technology to the rescue?
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.
Business Secretary to outlaw exclusive zero hour contracts?
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!
Scotland outpaces rest of UK for contractor demand
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.
Are big oil and gas firms misusing contract workers?
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.
REC says jobs market hits massive eight year high
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.
Women turn to contracting in major way
Move over, lads – freelancing and contract work isn’t the boys’ club it used to be, based on new research figures revealed recently.
Digital skills shortage could hamstring some UK firms
The contribution of IT contractors to the UK economy simply can’t be undersold, especially in light of the skills shortage gripping the country.
Government to support umbrella contractors with new schemes?
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.
August logs in as heavyweight month for contractors
Last month was positively brilliant for freelancers and umbrella contractors, according to one trade industry body’s most recent marketplace report.