The oil and gas sector: saviours of the contracting world?
This will be no surprise to anyone currently working within it, but the oil and gas sector may be the best hope for the UK contracting marketplace.
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Official figures: economic situation improves for many Brits
Well it’s about time we got some good news: the Office for National statistics says that the economic situation for a good number of Brits is on the increase.
What recession? IT contracting job billings higher than ever
The economy may be in an overall shambles for many people, but freelancers and umbrella company contractors working in the IT field wouldn’t know it.
Will the UK job market be growing soon?
While most umbrella company contractors and freelance workers are already having a brilliant time, the rest of the UK jobs market may be growing soon.
Will there be more recruitment opportunities on the horizon?
Rumour has it that umbrella company workers may soon be able to benefit from an increase in recruitment opportunities quite soon indeed.
IT contractor demand up, yet rates may be going down
It’s a bit queer when the demand for skilled, qualified IT contractors is on its way up even as pay rates for many IT workers are being slashed significantly.
Contractors to benefit from new standard IT certification
It’s rare that an idea that has its inception in the eurozone actually affects the UK in a positive manner, but it looks like there’s an exception to the rule.
Recruiter says marketing contractors to win big this year
A new report published by a major recruitment organisation says that the marketing industry is set to use freelancers and contractors in a big way this year.
The interview process for IT workers is getting a bit absurd
The employment market in the UK isn’t exactly at its best at the moment, but now anyone in the IT sector can look forward to almost absurdly lengthy interviews.
2013 to be banner year for interim workers?
According to new market research, 2013 could be the year that interim workers such as freelancers and umbrella company contractors experience fantastic growth.
Welsh government offering more than £30m in new funding
Look alive, you magical people living and working in Cymru: more than £30 million in business funding is going to be handed out by the Welsh government.
Job opportunities up even as economists fear a double dip
While most economists are fighting off fears of the dreaded double dip recession, employment experts are happy to announce that job opportunities are up.
Demand for skilled IT contractors to rise this year
Highly skilled and qualified IT freelancers and umbrella company contractors will be in high demand this year, according to new industry predictions.
Economic volatility spells more opportunity for contractors
While economic volatility is normally a bad sign, the freelancing and contracting community welcomes the opportunity that such uncertainty brings to them.
NHS should encourage interim working, REC says
The government should take steps to encourage the NHS to utilise interim workers such as freelancers and umbrella company contractors to fix staffing problems.
Last month saw South of England lead charge in new roles
The Recruitment and Employment Confederation says that last month saw one of the biggest increase in temporary billings last month in the South of England.