Whilst you might not have been particularly good at science during your school days, if you’re an umbrella company worker you’re going to learn to love it soon.
Science to the rescue: investment brings new opportunites » Read the full story
So a new survey released recently says that it’s never been easier to score new gigs as a contractor, and it’s all because competition for clients has dropped.
It’s never been easier to score a new gig, survey says » Read the full story
So it’s no surprise to hear that many of the industries that feature heavy contractor or freelancer activity are doing well – but things are set to get better.
Investment to bring continued growth to key markets » Read the full story
Much has been said about UK austerity measures and how it harms the economy, but freelancers and contract workers may benefit from it believe it or not!
The public sector: fantastic source of contract work? » Read the full story
If you’re an interim worker, you’re probably already busier than a three-armed man in a hand-shaking contest – but things are about to get much busier.
Umbrella workers used to plug the skills gap in UK » Read the full story
Well it’s about time we got some good news: the Office for National statistics says that the economic situation for a good number of Brits is on the increase.
Official figures: economic situation improves for many Brits » Read the full story
The economy may be in an overall shambles for many people, but freelancers and umbrella company contractors working in the IT field wouldn’t know it.
What recession? IT contracting job billings higher than ever » Read the full story
While most umbrella company contractors and freelance workers are already having a brilliant time, the rest of the UK jobs market may be growing soon.
Will the UK job market be growing soon? » Read the full story
I know you’ve been waiting for this: the Association of Professional Staffing Companies says you’re all no longer abnormal freaks of nature!
APSCo says contracting is the new normal » Read the full story
Rumour has it that employers from the oil and gas sector are so hard up for permanent employees that they’re raiding the ranks of the nation’s contractors.
Are oil and gas sector employers poaching contractors? » Read the full story
Things may be looking up for freelancers and umbrella company contractors, as plans to relax certain regulations may make it easier to use contract workers.
Will relaxed regulations lead to greater use of contractors? » Read the full story
Small and medium sized businesses, those same firms that use contractors and freelancers to such great effect, need more support in growing their reach.
SMEs need more aid in growing towards exportation, CBI says » Read the full story
It’s rare that an idea that has its inception in the eurozone actually affects the UK in a positive manner, but it looks like there’s an exception to the rule.
Contractors to benefit from new standard IT certification » Read the full story
Freelancers and umbrella company contractors working in the oil and gas sector are set to reap the rewards of renewed investment by a major industry player.
Centrica invests in oil and gas sector, contractors benefit » Read the full story
The construction sector – an industry that supports many umbrella company contractors – has recently said that some signs of initial improvement have emerged.
Construction sector reporting initial improvements » Read the full story
EU green energy initiatives are likely to begin suffering in the face of a shortage of skilled contractors and permanent workers to employ, experts warn.
Lack of skilled workers to place EU green energy in jeopardy » Read the full story
