Female umbrella contractors might be interested to learn that Scottish recruiters believe the shortage of women working in the engineering, maths, science and technology sectors could be detrimental to the country’s economy.
Scotland needs more female scientists and engineers! » Read the full story
It can be a cut-throat world competing for contracts, with several people all after the same position. How do you outshine the rest?
How to write the perfect CV, contractor style! » Read the full story
David Cameron has vowed that the government will focus on job creation in 2011.
PM vows to create more opportunities for contractors » Read the full story
IT contractors might be interested to read that Gartner predicts enterprise IT spending looks as if it will grow next year.
Things look to be improving for IT contractors » Read the full story
New data released recently by the Office for National Statistics illustrate that the current rates of unemployment in the country have dropped by an additional 8,000 people for the months of May, June, and July.
Unemployment rate sends mixed signals, expert says » Read the full story
Freelancers and contractors who rely on the public sector for contracts could find themselves struggling to find work according to the CIPD.
Future not so bright for freelancers in the public sector » Read the full story
Contractors and freelancers working in the accountancy profession expect more financial institutions to create interim opportunities in the coming year.
Freelance accountants and engineers are UK’s most wanted » Read the full story
Contractors, freelancers and umbrella company workers could in line for a bumper summer if the latest online job figures are to be believed.
Freelancers, jobs, and the web 2.0 revolution » Read the full story
Small business entrepreneurs are feeling optimistic about the end of the recession as they expect profitability and revenue to increase despite the anticipated rise in tax, regulation and minimum wage.
Entrepreneurial freelancers find opportunities in recession » Read the full story
The government’s proposed increase in National Insurance Contributions could result in contractors finding placements harder to come by according to the CIPD.
National Insurance rises could make recruiters sick » Read the full story
Online recruitment is on the up according to Monster’s Employment Index for December. The index closed the year on a 12 month high, posting a reading of 120, a rise of four points on the November figure.
Online recruitment climbs » Read the full story
