umbrella companies Archives

Recruitment for HR professionals is on the up

By UCHQ Team 27/07/2010

Robert Walters, a specialist recruitment agency, says that the HR sector is now actively looking for people with human resources and corporate responsibility skills. This should come as positive news for contractors who possess the requisite skill set.

Small businesses are feeling less than optimistic

By UCHQ Team 24/07/2010

The Voice of Small Business Index shows that confidence amongst SMEs deteriorated in the 2nd quarter of 2010.

Great month for umbrella company IT contractors

By UCHQ Team 21/07/2010

Last month saw a surge in the number of IT contractors hired according to Powerchex, the pre-employment specialist. Between May and June, the amount of employment offers made to IT contractors soared by a massive 320%.

Contractors and freelancers help employment figures

By UCHQ Team 20/07/2010

The latest employment statistics from the ONS showed a rise in the number of people who are working and this rise is in part attributable to an increase in the number of umbrella company contractors.

Confusion still reigns over Agency Workers Regulations

By UCHQ Team 19/07/2010

De Poel, the temporary procurement agency, says that industry ambassadors and the British press need to get their facts right in light of rumours that the coalition government intends to water down some of the Agency Workers Regulations.

Government cost cutting to harm contractors?

By UCHQ Team 15/07/2010

The government’s public sector spending cuts will affect everybody including IT contractors and suppliers.

Recruitment licensing decision to benefit umbrella company contractors?

By UCHQ Team 13/07/2010

The REC has won a victory in its fight to persuade the government not to extend the Gangmaster Licensing Authority.

Prospects looking good for IT contractors

By UCHQ Team 12/07/2010

Umbrella company IT contractors may want to consider moving to the capital or the south-east of England in their bid to secure a contract.

Is my umbrella company financially stable?

By UCHQ Team 10/07/2010

1% fewer companies became insolvent in the 2nd quarter compared to the 1st quarter of 2010 according to the latest analysis from PricewaterhouseCoopers. 3,467 businesses became insolvent during the period, a drop of 28% from the same quarter last year.