Job opportunities up even as economists fear a double dip
While most economists are fighting off fears of the dreaded double dip recession, employment experts are happy to announce that job opportunities are up.
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Demand for skilled IT contractors to rise this year
Highly skilled and qualified IT freelancers and umbrella company contractors will be in high demand this year, according to new industry predictions.
Last month saw South of England lead charge in new roles
The Recruitment and Employment Confederation says that last month saw one of the biggest increase in temporary billings last month in the South of England.
Overworked employees may lead SMEs to use more contractors
The number of freelancers and umbrella company contractors being employed by small businesses may be set to increase, based on newly released research findings.
IT contractors reap reward of higher pay this year
It’s been a good year for IT contractors, freelancers, and umbrella service workers, as the information technology sector has seen major pay gains in 2012.
IT contractors have something to celebrate this season
It’s a happy season indeed for IT contractors and other umbrella company workers in the information technology field, according to a new report from Adzuna.
Global Energy Group unveils new employment plans
Good news for those umbrella company workers who live across the border, as Global Energy Group announced new plans to hire an additional 400 staff in 2013.
Government may invest in new tech to drive recovery
Freelance workers and umbrella company contractors are set to benefit from the government’s new plans to drive economic recovery by investing in new technology.
Bank of Scotland says contractor market burgeoning
The contractor and freelancer market north of the border is burgeoning, according to a recent temporary working report published by the Bank of Scotland.
Should you set up your own limited company?
Setting up a limited company can help many freelancers in the UK pay less in taxes, according to financial experts UC Finance.
IT contractor average daily rate drops by 7% since 2010
While most umbrella company contractors have been experiencing pay rate increases over the past two years, one sector has actually seen negative growth.
Scottish windfarm to be constructed in Stornoway
A new windfarm will be built in the Outer Hebrides soon, after the Scottish government has given the go-ahead for Stornoway to be the site of the green energy solution – and umbrella company contractors look ready to be poised to capitalise on the news.
Aberdeen needs 120,000 new energy sector recruits
One Scottish city is angling to become the global energy capital by attracting an additional 120,000 new recruits by 2022, according to a new report from PricewaterhouseCooper.
A recession? Not in the contracting sector, apparently
While the rest of the economy is reeling from the effects of the recession, the contract worker sector has actually been expanding, according to the most recent industry study.
Will PAYE IT contractors find opportunities with Apple?
PAYE umbrella contractors may be tempted to relocate to Ireland after Apple announced it intends to expand its European HQ in Cork.
Generation M contractors need the right tools for the job
We’ve had Generation X, Generation Y, and now it seems we’re set for Generation M.