A new study has found that 24% of recruiters do not feel fully confident with the umbrella companies they use. Meanwhile, 35% of them do not have a preferred list of umbrella companies to choose from, the study finds. So, that’s nearly one-quarter of them who don’t really back the company …
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When AWR first came onto the scene there were major concerns that the legislation would have an adverse affect on contractors and other temporary workers. It now appears that those fears were largely unwarranted.
Umbrella company contractors might find themselves under more scrutiny after it was revealed that some recruiters have been targeted by conmen.
The UK could be about to lose a large proportion of its IT and finance professionals and, if that happens, there should be more opportunities available for umbrella company contractors.
Umbrella company contractors may be interested to learn that the REC and KPMG have now introduced a regional Report on Jobs.
Demand for IT contractors continued to grow last month, according to the latest Report on Jobs from the REC/KPMG.
Umbrella company contractors may be relieved to hear that the number of job opportunities and the size of monthly salaries increased last month.
Contractors in Northern Ireland do not appear to have suffered since AWR came into force, with businesses continuing to hire temps on a regular basis.
IT contractors may be interested to learn which skills are currently in short supply in the IT sector.
Umbrella company contractors may not be aware that the UK now has a new employment relations minister. Norman Lamb has taken over from Edward Davey and part of his remit is to look into ways to reduce the amount of red tape facing recruiters.
Contractors might want to consider acquiring renewable energy skills after it was announced that 10,000 new direct jobs could be created in tidal and wave power by 2020.
Umbrella contractors working in HR and IT could see a growth in opportunities this year.
HSE Passport, the firm that offers umbrella companies advice with Health and Safety legislation, is urging recruiters to make sure contractors receive health and safety training before they start a contract.
There was less demand for umbrella company contractors with IT skills last month than at any other time during 2011, according to the latest Report on Jobs from the REC.
Umbrella company contractors may have good reason to worry after APSCo said the AWR will cause 29% of firms to terminate contracts.
The REC is keen to encourage the government to take action to help Britain’s unemployed youngsters, some of whom might become umbrella company contractors, obtain meaningful employment.
