Temporary billings hit massive 15 year high in UK
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.
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REC says 2014 to be positive one for the self-employed
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.
Technical and engineering skills sorely needed by businesses
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.
Skills shortage threatens to sideline British business
Well, it’s official: according to the Recruitment and Employment Confederation, British businesses are increasingly afraid of the impact of the skills shortage.
Temporary staff to have a banner year in 2014?
New research says that temporary staff members such as freelancers and umbrella company contractors are poised to have some very smooth sailing in 2014.
Flexibility to be an asset to employers in coming years
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.
Poor economy forces CEOs to value their workers more
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.
Contractor demand hits remarkable 15 year high, says REC
The Recruitment and Employment Confederation that demand for freelancers and umbrella company contractors has recently hit a mind boggling 15 year high.
More SMEs this year means more contractor job opportunities
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.
Scotland outpaces rest of UK for contractor demand
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.
Contract flexibility is key, new survey says
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.
Fantastic demand for contractors with niche skills
A new report has said that the demand for umbrella company contractors with specialised niche skill sets has gone absolutely through the roof recently.
Stability for contractors into the New Year
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.
London jobs market booming for contract workers
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.
UK oil and gas sector impacted by skills shortages
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.
Finance market on the move, but in which direction?
Even with the number of vacancies in the sector in decline, new data shows that the financial services industry is on the move.