Scottish contracting market remains strong
Freelancers and umbrella company contractors working in Scotland have the good fortune of working in a stable and strong marketplace, new research says.
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Contractor recruitment in oil and gas sector set to expand
The UK oil and gas sector is going strongly – so much so that recruitment for contractors in the industry is about to hit a massive bump very soon.
Contract work isn’t just a young person’s game any more
New research has revealed that the over-50s have been swelling the ranks of freelance workers and umbrella company contractors at a rather steady clip.
British businesses neglecting to unlock local talent
With the UK lagging behind when it comes to adaptability in the employment sphere, British firms are losing out on talented workers – and this is costing them.
Manufacturing contractors set to win big in coming months
Do you work in the manufacturing sector as a freelancer or an umbrella company contractor? Congratulations: you’re about to be quite busy very soon.
Is UK pay equality a problem that needs addressing?
Whether you’re a permanent employee or a contract worker, you likely think you should be paid more – and the truth may be you’re not getting paid enough indeed.
Take it or leave it: Barclays slashes contractor pay
Because one of the most embattled banks in the world hasn’t had enough bad publicity: now Barclays has declared it will be slashing contractor pay soon.
Self-employment restrictions to deter new contractors?
Her Majesty’s Revenue & Customs is poised to put new self-employment restrictions in place, creating a furore in the umbrella company contractor community.
REC says February a mixed bag for contract workers
February was a bit of a mixed bag for contract workers, according to new data from the Recruitment & Employment Confederation’s latest study.
Watch out for copycat websites, warns Government
If you’re a freelancer or umbrella company contractor, the Government has a warning for you: be on the lookout for copycat websites.
HMRC raids construction contractors for record £122 million
Her Majesty’s Revenue & Customs has positively plundered the construction contractor industry this year with a record £122 million in collected extra tax.
Oil and gas sector could drive contractors overseas
If you fancy a holiday overseas and you’re an oil and gas sector contractor, you might just get your wish – though not in the way you might particularly expect!
Oil and gas sector set to explode with new licensing round
With the Government opening the 28th licensing round, the oil and gas sector is set to explode with activity – and that spells good news for contract workers.
REC says 2014 to be positive one for the self-employed
The next 12 months are shaping up to be filled with opportunity for positive growth for self-employed Brits says the Recruitment and Employment Confederation.
Skills shortage threatens to sideline British business
Well, it’s official: according to the Recruitment and Employment Confederation, British businesses are increasingly afraid of the impact of the skills shortage.
Flexibility to be an asset to employers in coming years
In news that falls under the ‘tell us something we don’t already know’ category, it’s believed employers will see worker flexibility as an asset in the future.