The headline looks grand: UK contracting is up year-on-year and also March temporary staff placement figures show an increase on February of this year. Okay, so it’s slight. 2% annually, 1% month on month.
Increase in UK contractor hires doesn’t tell full story » Read the full story
Female IT workers thinking about becoming contractors have some food for thought after the MD of Women in Technology, Maggie Berry, commented that the sector was still very much male dominated.
Are we set to see more female umbrella company contractors? » Read the full story
Member companies of the REC met with the Office of Tax Simplification last week to discuss IR35. The REC was recently appointed to the OTS’ small business consultative committee. The head of public policy at the REC, Gillian Econopouly, said she was delighted that members had the opportunity to discuss IR35 directly with the OTS.
The end of the road for IR35? » Read the full story
More than 75% of the top interim managers in the NHS believe the government’s efficiency savings will impact negatively on the delivery of frontline services, according to Interim Partners.
Will NHS reforms benefit umbrella company contractors? » Read the full story
The number of women taking on interim assignments, some through umbrella companies, has risen to an all time high, according to the latest market audit from the IMA.
There are more female interims now than ever before » Read the full story
Umbrella company freelance managers have a vital role to play in encouraging small business growth and profitability, according to Doug Baird, the MD of Interim Partners.
Interim managers are vital for SMEs to flourish » Read the full story
Contractors sometimes lose the opportunity to secure a government contract because the department in question demands that bidders already have security clearance.
Why do contractors need clearance before they can apply? » Read the full story
A recent story in the press about the pay of an interim manager at the NHS Trust at Dorset County Hospital has caused the Interim Management Association to highlight the value of these highly skilled, expert flexible workers.
Hospital Trust and IMA defend huge costs of interim manager » Read the full story
