What will happen to the jobs market in 2011?
Last week two influential organisations made their predictions for the jobs market in 2011.
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SMEs face a challenging few years
The FPB has warned small firms that they will face a number of challenges over the next few years.
Ed Davey visits the REC to discuss industry concerns
Discussions between the government and recruitment bodies regarding the AWR are going ahead as promised.
More opportunities for umbrella company contractors!
Contractors will no doubt be pleased to learn that the job market is improving and there has been an increase in the number of vacancies being advertised.
Encouraging private sector growth becomes a priority
On Monday, George Osborne and Vince Cable announced a fundamental review of the steps all areas of Government are taking to promote the best conditions to encourage growth in the private sector.
What does the future hold for contractors?
Freelancers will no doubt be relieved to learn that Work Wise UK thinks there will not be a large rise in unemployment next year.
Unemployment down but involuntary part-time employment is up
Umbrella company contractors might be interested to learn about the latest unemployment statistics from the ONS.
Demand for IT contractors well down on last year
Although the amount of new jobs is still rising, the increase in October was the weakest for 14 months.
The public sector needs umbrella company contractors
The REC is worried that the public expenditure cuts announced in the CSR will lead to kneejerk cuts in staffing budgets.
Contractors face a continued period of instability
Dr John Philpott, the chief economist at the CIPD, believes that the executive search market will continue to grow because neither the public nor the private sector has the ability to find and retain highly skilled workers.
Will umbrella company contractors cut back on their spending?
British consumers are likely to tighten their belts according to Travelex, the foreign exchange specialist.
Are the government increasing the North/South divide?
We are likely to witness a new North/South divide, courtesy of the government’s Comprehensive Spending Review, according to thinktanks and unions.
Industry bodies respond to Osborne’s speech
As expected, the government’s Comprehensive Spending Review confirmed that a significant amount of jobs will be lost in the public sector.
What’s the economic outlook ahead for umbrella companies?
Our economy should escape a double dip recession, but we will see growth slow down, according to the BCC.
Contractor prospects heavily determinant on skills level
Umbrella company contractors looking for executive roles will have been encouraged by the recent comments of Dr John Philpott.
Short to medium-term outlook looks good for umbrella company contractors
The latest JobsOutlook from the REC shows that the overall jobs outlook is still mixed, but in the short to medium term, employers are making more use of temporary agency workers and contractors.