Thanks to an aging workforce that’s rapidly approaching retirement the oil and gas sector is in search of new blood, but it’s having a hard time finding that.
Oil and gas sector needs new recruits, may not find them » Read the full story
Whether it’s a traditional employment arrangement or work as a freelancer or umbrella company contractor, graduates seem to be finding jobs much more easily.
Graduates finding it easier to gain employment? » Read the full story
Apparently confidence in the British workplace has been on the increase over the past 12 months, according to the Centre for Economics and Business Research.
Glass is half full when it comes to the British workplace » Read the full story
If there’s ever been proof positive that freelancers and umbrella company contractors can make lemonade out of lemons, it’s become glaringly obvious today.
Nothing stops contractors – not even bad economic news » Read the full story
One incredibly unlucky bank – usually content to contain its bad news to the financial sector – is now having an ill effect on the contracting arena as well.
Beleaguered bank casts its shadow in the contracting sector » Read the full story
Umbrella company contractors, rejoice – new research from the Recruitment & Employment Confederation shows you’re about to become quite popular.
Umbrella contractors to benefit from renewed demand? » Read the full story
If you’re a freelancer or an umbrella company contractor working in the financial sector, you probably know this already: your days are numbered.
Financial sector contractors suffering like sick dogs » Read the full story
Freelancers and umbrella company contractors working in Scotland have the good fortune of working in a stable and strong marketplace, new research says.
Scottish contracting market remains strong » Read the full story
The UK oil and gas sector is going strongly – so much so that recruitment for contractors in the industry is about to hit a massive bump very soon.
Contractor recruitment in oil and gas sector set to expand » Read the full story
New research has revealed that the over-50s have been swelling the ranks of freelance workers and umbrella company contractors at a rather steady clip.
Contract work isn’t just a young person’s game any more » Read the full story
Do you work in the manufacturing sector as a freelancer or an umbrella company contractor? Congratulations: you’re about to be quite busy very soon.
Manufacturing contractors set to win big in coming months » Read the full story
The Confederation of British Industry has come up with a possible solution to the skills shortage currently holding UK businesses in its viselike grip.
CBI suggests solution to skills shortage dilemma » Read the full story
Her Majesty’s Revenue & Customs is poised to put new self-employment restrictions in place, creating a furore in the umbrella company contractor community.
Self-employment restrictions to deter new contractors? » Read the full story
February was a bit of a mixed bag for contract workers, according to new data from the Recruitment & Employment Confederation’s latest study.
REC says February a mixed bag for contract workers » Read the full story
The Recruitment and Employment Confederation has happy news: it says that the next three months will bring heightened demand for contract workers in the UK.
REC says next three months to bring high contractor demand » Read the full story
There’s an excellent chance that umbrella company contractors in Scotland are about to experience an renaissance in demand thanks to new works about to begin.
New works in Scotland to drive contractor demand » Read the full story
