IT contractor demand strong, research reveals
The demand for IT contractors, freelancers, agency workers and other self-employed experts in the UK is going strong and is likely to stay that way.
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2015’s third quarter a good one for IT contractors
Researchers say that IT contractors, either working as freelancers or for an umbrella company, had a fantastic third quarter of 2015.
Next gen IT Contractors to come direct from full time edu
Microsoft, Siemens and others back the introduction of “tech levels” to the UK school curriculum. Will the new exams help fill the skills gap?
HMRC taking no prisoners in the war against IR35
Should you set up a Limited Company just to avoid paying tax? Most contractors do it right. But with 600k now operating this way, HMRC is on the warpath!
UK contractors missing out by not having IT skills
If you’re a freelancer or an umbrella company contractor and your IT skills aren’t up to par, you’re not alone – but you also could be selling yourself short.
IT worker hotspots revealed in new contractor study
When it comes to popular lines of work for umbrella company contractors the IT field is up there at the top, and a new survey shows where in the UK the top is.
IT, engineering contractors to be in high demand in 2015
The Recruitment and Employment Confederation says that IT and engineering contractors were in high demand in December and that demand levels are only to go up.
UK on top when it comes to IT umbrella company contractors
The UK has come out on top when it comes to the information technology sector – and that includes the number of IT umbrella company contractors as well.
Clients want you – they just don’t want to pay you
So it turns out that freelancers and umbrella company contractors in the IT field are in high demand right now – but not if you charge too much.
IT contractors to win big from London growth plans
If you work in London as a freelancer or umbrella company contractor in the information technology field, prepare for a massive boom going forward.
IT contractors told to spend their earnings on education
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.
Financial services sector to need of IT professionals soon
Freelancers and umbrella company contractors in the information technology field may soon see more interest from the financial services sector in the future.
Fantastic demand for contractors with niche skills
A new report has said that the demand for umbrella company contractors with specialised niche skill sets has gone absolutely through the roof recently.
UK Information economy grows, thanks to contractors
New research has revealed that the information economy has been growing by leaps and bounds – and much of that success is due to the efforts of IT contractors.
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.
Contractor job market contracting as permanent places jump
The Midlands had a cracking April for jobs: temp and perm staff both increased, full time workers at rates unseen since 2011. But how’d the rest of the UK fare?