Umbrella company contractors will be pleased to hear that the first two quarters of this year saw a 9% increase in the use of interim managers, according to the latest Ipsos MORI survey findings, and 52% of all interim assignments were in the private sector.
Interim managers key to business critical change management » Read the full story
The chief economist at the Bank of Scotland has predicted that the Scottish economic recovery is going to slow down in Q3.
Economic recovery in Scotland to slow down this autumn » Read the full story
Recruitment agencies supplying staff to hospitals have hit back at the unions who claim that recruiters are charging outrageous fees.
Proposed NHSP sell off causes anger at UNISON » Read the full story
On Wednesday, the ONS revealed that unemployment in the UK had fallen for the second consecutive month, but candidates and employers still remain cautious.
What do the latest employment figures mean for umbrella company contractors? » Read the full story
In June, George Osborne announced a two year public sector freeze on pay for those employees earning in excess of £21,000 but this will have a detrimental effect according to research carried out by the Institute of Payroll Professionals.
Public sector pay freeze could cause more harm than good » Read the full story
The Scottish economy continued to improve in July, but this improvement did nothing to boost employment levels.
Scottish employment recovery stalls » Read the full story
We’re working harder than ever and struggling to find enough time for leisure activities, according to a survey by Randstad.
The UK’s workforce is working harder! » Read the full story
Demand for contractors dropped in July according to the latest Report on jobs from the REC. This fall is mainly attributed to public sector cuts.
REC reports grim news on interim jobs » Read the full story
SMEs and umbrella companies have been struggling to get much needed finance from the banks and Vince Cable has now put forward the government’s proposals to force the banks to make more funds available for small companies.
Cable to clamp down on banks that do not lend to SMEs » Read the full story
The Voice of Small Business Index shows that confidence amongst SMEs deteriorated in the 2nd quarter of 2010.
Small businesses are feeling less than optimistic » Read the full story
