The UK is undergoing a massive renaissance in the number of temporary billings right now, with figures being higher than they’ve been in 15 years.
Temporary billings hit massive 15 year high in UK » Read the full story
The next 12 months are shaping up to be filled with opportunity for positive growth for self-employed Brits says the Recruitment and Employment Confederation.
REC says 2014 to be positive one for the self-employed » Read the full story
When it comes to the skills most badly needed by British businesses right now, new research has revealed it’s all about technology and engineering.
Technical and engineering skills sorely needed by businesses » Read the full story
Well, it’s official: according to the Recruitment and Employment Confederation, British businesses are increasingly afraid of the impact of the skills shortage.
Skills shortage threatens to sideline British business » Read the full story
New research says that temporary staff members such as freelancers and umbrella company contractors are poised to have some very smooth sailing in 2014.
Temporary staff to have a banner year in 2014? » Read the full story
In news that falls under the ‘tell us something we don’t already know’ category, it’s believed employers will see worker flexibility as an asset in the future.
Flexibility to be an asset to employers in coming years » Read the full story
The economic situation in the UK is so bad that chief executives of major firms are actually thinking more about how to keep their workers happy and productive.
Poor economy forces CEOs to value their workers more » Read the full story
The Recruitment and Employment Confederation that demand for freelancers and umbrella company contractors has recently hit a mind boggling 15 year high.
Contractor demand hits remarkable 15 year high, says REC » Read the full story
New research predicts that the number of small and medium sized businesses will grow in 2014, and there are whole cadres of contractors waiting in the wings.
More SMEs this year means more contractor job opportunities » Read the full story
Well here’s a lovely how do you do: turns out that last month, demand for umbrella contractors in Scotland far outstripped the rest of the UK by a wide margin.
Scotland outpaces rest of UK for contractor demand » Read the full story
One of the biggest advantages contractors have is their flexibility, and a new research study has just offered up even more proof of flexibility’s importance.
Contract flexibility is key, new survey says » Read the full story
A new report has said that the demand for umbrella company contractors with specialised niche skill sets has gone absolutely through the roof recently.
Fantastic demand for contractors with niche skills » Read the full story
2014 should turn out to be an excellent year for umbrella company contractors, based on latest data pointing to a stable New Year and several months beyond.
Stability for contractors into the New Year » Read the full story
Here’s a pleasant bit of news: it turns out that the jobs market in the capital is positively roaring along when it comes to umbrella company contractors.
London jobs market booming for contract workers » Read the full story
Well, it’s official: the skills shortage has become a problem for the oil and gas sector. Or at least that’s what one Scottish chamber of commerce says.
UK oil and gas sector impacted by skills shortages » Read the full story
Even with the number of vacancies in the sector in decline, new data shows that the financial services industry is on the move.
Finance market on the move, but in which direction? » Read the full story
