Fantastic demand for contractors with niche skills
A new report has said that the demand for umbrella company contractors with specialised niche skill sets has gone absolutely through the roof recently.
UK oil and gas sector impacted by skills shortages
Well, it's official: the skills shortage has become a problem for the oil and gas sector. Or at least that's what one Scottish chamber of commerce says.
REC says jobs market hits massive eight year high
How was your job situation eight years ago? Odds are it';s not nearly as good as it is now, according to the Recruitment and Employment Confederation.
Reed Job Index: vacancies hit five year high
Is the recession over? The number of available job opportunities has hit a miraculous five-year high, according to the Reed Job Index.
Here comes the consequences of the skills shortage
Well here we go lads: the verdict is in, and the skills shortage is official. But the problem is, what happens next?
IT workers and engineers lead demand in Scotland
If you're an IT professional or if you work in the construction industry as an engineering contractor, Scotland is the place to be.
The skills shortage: it’s not just all in your head
The so-called 'skills shortage' or 'talent crisis' is bandied about quite a bit nowadays in the recruitment sector, but it's not just a bogeyman - it's real!
SMEs offering more cash to the right contract workers
Skilled and experienced contract workers are so in demand right now that an increasing number of small firms are offering them a premium for their services.
Talent shortages likely to only be good in the short run
Freelancers and umbrella company contractors tend to welcome news of talent or skill shortages, as it means more work for them - but is this necessarily good?
Business Secretary reveals new skill building plans
After facing criticism that worker knowledge has dropped off in the manufacturing and related sectors, the business secretary has unveiled new skill building plans.
Have IT contractors noticed a skills shortage?
Outsourcing IT functions abroad is contributing to a skills shortage at home, according to a recent survey by Computer Weekly.
