ONS reveals new, mind-blowing employment research findings
Hold on to your hats, ladies and gents: according to the Office for National Statistics has found that more than four million Brits work from their homes.
Nothing stops contractors – not even bad economic news
If there's ever been proof positive that freelancers and umbrella company contractors can make lemonade out of lemons, it's become glaringly obvious today.
Umbrella contractors to benefit from renewed demand?
Umbrella company contractors, rejoice - new research from the Recruitment & Employment Confederation shows you're about to become quite popular.
Financial sector contractors suffering like sick dogs
If you're a freelancer or an umbrella company contractor working in the financial sector, you probably know this already: your days are numbered.
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.
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.
