Clients who cut contractor rates must expect an exodus
Clients who reduce IT contractor rates with the take it or leave it mindset could find themselves in trouble if contractors take them at their word and look for opportunities elsewhere.
Umbrella company contractors should not suffer because of AWR
The Agency Workers Regulations should not prevent organisations using umbrella company contractors to build a flexible workforce, according to the REC.
Umbrella company contractor uses increases
The private sector is now using nearly as many interims as it did before the recession, according to the Interim Management Association.
Are umbrella companies prepared for pensions auto-enrolment?
Last week, the REC responded to the inquiry into workplace pension automatic enrolment, highlighting the challenges the reforms will pose for recruitment agencies that place temporary workers.
What now for umbrella company contractors in the manufacturing sector?
The latest Business Trends report from BDO shows that business confidence is plummeting as growth in the manufacturing sector seems to have stagnated.
Supply chain costs could increase thanks to the AWR
Flex Plus recruitment consultancy has warned that the Agency Workers Regulations could drive up supply chain costs.
Mixed messages for people on short-term contracts
A new report from APSCo suggests that temporary workers might be in for a hard time in the next few months.
90% of employers still to set a plan for implementing AWR
The majority of employers are still not prepared for the impact the Agency Workers Regulations will have on their business, according to a new survey from the REC.
Transitional jobs market good news for contractors
The current transitional jobs market could prove to be a godsend for umbrella company contractors.
Employers are still keen to make use of contractors
Umbrella company contractors will no doubt be relieved to learn that confidence is improving amongst small business owners.
REC plans pensions auto-enrolment workshop next month
As from October 2012, employers, including umbrella companies, will need to enrol their staff in a pensions scheme automatically.
Increased fuel costs puts contractors off commuting
Recruiters have reported that temporary workers and umbrella company contractors are now reluctant to travel long distances to get to work due to the increasing cost of fuel.
