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 […]
UK Recruiters not Confident with Umbrella Companies » Read the full story
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.
How can 40% of recruiters be oblivious to AWR? » Read the full story
Umbrella company contractors might find themselves under more scrutiny after it was revealed that some recruiters have been targeted by conmen.
Are conmen giving contractors a bad name? » Read the full story
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.
Are the UK’s IT and finance professionals ready to move abroad? » Read the full story
Umbrella company contractors may be interested to learn that the REC and KPMG have now introduced a regional Report on Jobs.
Contractors may like the regional Report on Jobs » Read the full story
Demand for IT contractors continued to grow last month, according to the latest Report on Jobs from the REC/KPMG.
Demand for IT contractor accountants continues to recover » Read the full story
Umbrella company contractors may be relieved to hear that the number of job opportunities and the size of monthly salaries increased last month.
Is the job market starting to show signs of recovery? » Read the full story
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.
AWR is not adversely impacting contractors » Read the full story
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.
Will new employment minister reduce red tape for recruiters? » Read the full story
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.
Should contractors move into the renewables sector? » Read the full story
Umbrella contractors working in HR and IT could see a growth in opportunities this year.
Are more opportunities on the cards for HR and IT contractors? » Read the full story
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.
Should all contractors hold an HSE Passport? » Read the full story
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.
Fewer opportunities for IT umbrella contractors last month » Read the full story
Umbrella company contractors may have good reason to worry after APSCo said the AWR will cause 29% of firms to terminate contracts.
Will shorter-term contracts be the norm for IT contractors? » Read the full story
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.
Youth contract scheme could help umbrella companies » Read the full story
