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.
Overworked employees may lead SMEs to use more contractors
The number of freelancers and umbrella company contractors being employed by small businesses may be set to increase, based on newly released research findings.
APSCO chief executive says 2013 to be good year
It's going to be a good year for umbrella company contractors, according to the Association of Professional Staffing Companies' chief executive Ann Swain.
IT workers could be in higher demand this coming year
The financial services sector in the UK could be a major source of demand for information technology freelancers and umbrella service company workers in 2013.
