According to latest data from the REC, the recruitment industry in the UK grew by 25% in the last 12 months and a lot of this growth can be attributed to the increase in demand for PAYE umbrella company contractors.
Temporary placements boost recruiters’ turnover » Read the full story
Research by the Association of Recruitment Consultancies suggests that the contractor workforce in the UK may be about to suffer because of the implementation of AWR.
Is AWR good or bad news for UK’s umbrella company contractors? » Read the full story
Contractors may be interested to learn that the UK hires more online freelancers than any other European country.
UK is leading European user of online contractors » Read the full story
According to jobadswatch.co.uk, the third quarter of 2011 saw an increase in the number of opportunities for IT umbrella company contractors.
Marked increase in opportunities for IT contractors » Read the full story
Employers are increasingly turning to the flexible workforce, including freelancers, to help them survive during the current turbulent economic climate.
Freelancers help employers survive in the turbulent economy » Read the full story
The Agency Workers Regulations should not prevent organisations using umbrella company contractors to build a flexible workforce, according to the REC.
Umbrella company contractors should not suffer because of AWR » Read the full story
Umbrella company contractors are no doubt well aware of the Agency Workers Directive that came into effect at the beginning of October.
Tesco opts for Swedish derogation model » Read the full story
Contractors working through an umbrella company might be interested to learn that nearly 50% of the UK’s SMEs are struggling to find the right staff.
Skilled employees are thin on the ground say SMEs » Read the full story
A new report has claimed that PAYE umbrella company contractors are disadvantaged by failures in the Government Security Clearance procedures.
Umbrella contractors find it hard to get security clearance » Read the full story
Umbrella company contractors might be interested to hear the REC’s opinion on the latest unemployment statistics.
REC calls for NIC holiday for firms taking on young workers » Read the full story
The Cranfield School of Management thinks the implementation of AWR will cause small business owners to think more carefully about using workers from umbrella companies.
Will umbrella companies suffer from AWR? » Read the full story
Umbrella contractors may be interested to learn that the September Job Index from Reed showed falling job demand in a range of sectors. The index fell back one index point compared to the previous month, although demand is still up 16% year-on-year.
Demand drops for contractors with banking experience » Read the full story
Results from the latest Manpower Employment Outlook survey suggest that there is a North/South divide among UK employers when it comes to hiring confidence.
Do freelancers think a North/South divide really exists? » Read the full story
New data suggests that the UK’s small business owners are leading the country towards economic recovery.
Nearly 75% of SMEs intend to start hiring » Read the full story
Umbrella company contractors might be concerned to learn that recruiter Hays made a rather embarrassing gaffe last week when one of its employees sent an email to staff at the Royal Bank of Scotland disclosing the pay rate of RBS contractors!
RBS umbrella company contractors earn up to £2,000 a day » Read the full story
A lack of internships and entry-level jobs could lead to a lost generation of graduates, HR directors are warning.
Are we losing a generation of graduates? » Read the full story
