The Recruitment and Employment Confederation says that the British labour market has been dogged by the shadow of the skills shortage as of late.
REC: Labour market shadowed by skills shortage » Read the full story
The UK’s self-employed have been hit for six and it shows. Another 51,000 shut up shop in the 3 months to July. It’s time to plug the leak. Now!
Self Employment in the UK falls for 6 months straight » Read the full story
Microsoft, Siemens and others back the introduction of “tech levels” to the UK school curriculum. Will the new exams help fill the skills gap?
Next gen IT Contractors to come direct from full time edu » Read the full story
Graduates can’t get jobs that befit their education; businesses can’t hire people with the right skill set. Is the skills gap really such an easy fix?
Time for captains of industry to set sail » Read the full story
George Osborne’s vision for the UK is exciting and bold. But the skills gap is a real threat to both short and long term growth, and it’s getting wider.
Chancellor’s Economic Vision Blind to the Elephant in the Room » Read the full story
Using contractors on an ad hoc basis has aided recovery, but it’s a limited pool. Derby University higher apprenticeships seek to close the skills gap.
Preview: Derby University’s Higher Accounting Apprenticeship » Read the full story
Demand for self-employed Brits like freelancers and umbrella company contractors is soaring even as the looming election is causing hiring confidence to falter.
Hiring confidence falters yet contractor demand soars » Read the full story
The Government is planning to provide support to creative types in the freelancing and contracting industry with the creation of a new skills academy.
Government provides support to creative contractors » Read the full story
Ladies and gentlemen, rejoice for our prayers have been answered: a major trade industry body says we can just dump our problems on the younger generation.
Younger contractors will save us all, trade body declares » Read the full story
A new research study says that freelancers and umbrella company contractors working in the IT sector need to do whatever it takes to keep their skills current.
IT contractors told to spend their earnings on education » Read the full story
