Late Payment in Scotland…No More?
Umbrellas are very popular in Scotland. “It rains a lot.” Umbrella Companies are not so popular, but we do have a small but loyal following.
She Was Cheesed Off and Ready to Quit, But Then…
How would you feel if you had been made redundant twice and gone to 60 job interviews without any success at all? Most people would quit I think.
Global Energy Group unveils new employment plans
Good news for those umbrella company workers who live across the border, as Global Energy Group announced new plans to hire an additional 400 staff in 2013.
PCG talks to Scottish MSPs about independence
Contractors in Scotland may have started to wonder what their future will be after the Scottish Referendum on Independence takes place.
Shale gas and North Sea wind spell opportunities for contractors
Despite the fact that it’s freezing and extremely windy, the North Sea should be looking particularly appealing to umbrella company contractors with skills in offshore wind technology.
Opportunities abound for contractors north of the border
Umbrella company contractors north of the border will be pleased to learn that demand for their services continues to rise. The latest PMI shows that growth reached its highest level for four years in February and plenty of job opportunities are springing up for job seekers.
What should the mood of Scottish umbrella company contractors be?
The economic recovery in Scotland faltered during the bad weather last December, according to Lloyds TSB’s Scotland Business Monitor.
Economic recovery in Scotland to slow down this autumn
The chief economist at the Bank of Scotland has predicted that the Scottish economic recovery is going to slow down in Q3.
Scottish employment recovery stalls
The Scottish economy continued to improve in July, but this improvement did nothing to boost employment levels.
Sluggish private sector recovery sparks fears in Scotland
The Scottish private sector recovery slowed down last month according to June’s purchasing managers index from the Bank of Scotland. This development could affect umbrella company contractors operating in Scotland.
