Despite the slow growth in the UK economy, contractors such as those working through umbrella companies are doing surprisingly well, according to a new survey by the PCG.
Contractors are doing well despite the slow growing economy » Read the full story
The private sector is now using nearly as many interims as it did before the recession, according to the Interim Management Association.
Umbrella company contractor uses increases » Read the full story
New data suggests that the UK’s small business owners are leading the country towards economic recovery.
Nearly 75% of SMEs intend to start hiring » Read the full story
As public sector redundancies really start to bite, more women public sector workers could be tempted to go it alone and either set up their own business or become an umbrella company contractor.
Are we going to see more female umbrella contractors? » Read the full story
Graduates struggling to find a full-time job after leaving university may decide that setting up their own business is an attractive alternative.
Will we see more graduates starting up a business? » Read the full story
Recent research findings from Badenoch & Clark show that nearly 67% of public workers have decided to remain in their current position and 31% say they are happy in their current role. Yorkshire has the highest percentage of content employees at 44.7%.
Public sector workers reluctant to move to private sector » Read the full story
A new report from APSCo suggests that temporary workers might be in for a hard time in the next few months.
Mixed messages for people on short-term contracts » Read the full story
The FSB recently welcomed the news that unemployed dropped by 88,000 and that a similar number of people entered the workplace.
Drop in unemployment welcomed but the trend must continue » Read the full story
Umbrella company contractors north of the border could be benefiting from increased private sector business activity.
Are contractors in Scotland finding more opportunities now? » Read the full story
The latest Reed Job Index shows that UK job opportunities slipped back for the second consecutive month in May.
Are contractors finding less opportunities? » Read the full story
Umbrella company contractors may be interested to hear that although the UK government is attempting to clamp down on immigration, the numbers keep rising.
Are umbrella company contractors benefiting from the immigration cap? » Read the full story
Hays, the international recruiter, has said that 45% of those working in the public sector are either facing redundancy or looking for alternative employment.
What does the future hold for public sector employees? » Read the full story
Recent research conducted by HSBC has discovered that 29% of people in the UK think their job is not secure over the next year and 37% believe the same will be true over the next three years.
How secure is your umbrella company contract? » Read the full story
Umbrella company contractors may be interested to learn that public sector pay has risen at a faster rate than it has in the private sector.
Public sector pay comes under the spotlight » Read the full story
It would appear that people seeking executive jobs in the UK are not as confident that Britain is “open for business” as the Chancellor is.
Are we set for a “brain drain” of top executives? » Read the full story
Umbrella company contractors might be interested to hear that the government will be distributing £450 million of funding over the next few months to deprived areas as part of its regional growth fund initiative.
North wins the first round battle for regional growth funding » Read the full story
