While things are looking good all over for many UK industries, the construction sector in particular is really driving demand for contract workers right now.
Construction sector driving massive demand for contractors » Read the full story
A new study has revealed that one of the primary motivating factors for Brits starting careers as contractors is dissatisfaction with their current job.
Brits cite dissatisfaction as impetus for contract careers » Read the full story
The Next Big Thing when it comes to demand for contractors is here: the e-commerce sector is growing like mad and is in need of qualified professionals.
E-commerce grows leaps and bounds, attracts contractors » Read the full story
Well here’s a nice little bit of new research: around 30 per cent of new billings from large firms could end up going to contractors over permanent workers!
3 in 10 large firm job opportunities for contractors? » Read the full story
In a world where a given industry has trouble fulfilling its permanent staffing needs, contractors stand to reap the rewards in a major way.
Finance firms facing skills shortage, contractors to benefit » Read the full story
While most people think of contractors as members of the younger set, it doesn’t necessarily have to be that way – and it actually may not be!
Contracting isn’t just for young folks, you know » Read the full story
Tell us something we don’t already know: a new survey from an industry body says that umbrella companies and other interim service providers run the economy.
Survey: umbrella companies play key role in labour markets » Read the full story
Hold on to your hats – the nation’s army of self-employed workers may soon have its ranks swell with younger Brits, according to one recent research study.
Younger Brits to flock to self-employment? » Read the full story
The Government has launched a new scheme designed to cut red tape holding back business start-ups by speeding up the patent process.
Government seeks to drive business start-up growth » Read the full story
Things may be looking up for freelancers and umbrella company contractors, as plans to relax certain regulations may make it easier to use contract workers.
Will relaxed regulations lead to greater use of contractors? » Read the full story
If small and medium sized businesses are expected to expand, grow, and aid in economic recovery efforts by using more contract workers, they’ll need more money.
SMEs need more funds to encourage growth, TUC says » Read the full story
it looks like the confidence placed in small businesses to revitalise the economy has borne fruit as a new research study has revealed lower insolvency figures.
Small firm confidence borne out by lower insolvency levels » Read the full story
Consumer spending is down, and so are the hopes of many small firms – yet the Federation of Small Businesses is coming to the aid of concerned SMEs everywhere.
FSB campaigns for greater help to local small businesses » Read the full story
One IT and technology firm based in Northern Ireland has recently proposed a new scheme that could lead to 20,000 contracting opportunities in the region.
Northern Ireland tech firm proposes new IT job creation scheme » Read the full story
Freelancers or umbrella company contractors working in the Information Technology field could see some good news thanks to Google’s new Kings Cross headquarters.
Google’s new headquarters good news for IT staffers » Read the full story
While economic volatility is normally a bad sign, the freelancing and contracting community welcomes the opportunity that such uncertainty brings to them.
Economic volatility spells more opportunity for contractors » Read the full story
