Are more opportunities on the cards for HR and IT contractors?
Umbrella contractors working in HR and IT could see a growth in opportunities this year.
Reed Job Index ends the year 17% up on 2010
Umbrella contractors may be interested to learn that the Reed Job Index ended 2011 with 17% more job vacancies than the year before. However, the Job Index ended the year on 121 after falling significantly in December. In November the Index registered 133, a slight increase on the previous month’s 129.
Umbrella company contractors with international skills could be in demand
Umbrella company contractors with international skills could find themselves in demand after Vince Cable said people with such skills were in short supply.
October surge in job opportunities good news for contractors
We’re continually hearing gloomy predictions about UK economic growth and demand for contractors in many sectors has been decreasing recently.
Will rising unemployment create more umbrella company contractors?
Last week’s unemployment figures made depressing reading for everybody, including umbrella company contractors.
Temporary placements boost recruiters’ turnover
According to latest data from the REC, the recruitment industry in the UK grew by 25% in the last 12 months and a lot of this growth can be attributed to the increase in demand for PAYE umbrella company contractors.
Is AWR good or bad news for UK’s umbrella company contractors?
Research by the Association of Recruitment Consultancies suggests that the contractor workforce in the UK may be about to suffer because of the implementation of AWR.
UK is leading European user of online contractors
Contractors may be interested to learn that the UK hires more online freelancers than any other European country.
Marked increase in opportunities for IT contractors
According to jobadswatch.co.uk, the third quarter of 2011 saw an increase in the number of opportunities for IT umbrella company contractors.
Freelancers help employers survive in the turbulent economy
Employers are increasingly turning to the flexible workforce, including freelancers, to help them survive during the current turbulent economic climate.
Umbrella company contractors should not suffer because of AWR
The Agency Workers Regulations should not prevent organisations using umbrella company contractors to build a flexible workforce, according to the REC.
Tesco opts for Swedish derogation model
Umbrella company contractors are no doubt well aware of the Agency Workers Directive that came into effect at the beginning of October.
