Science to the rescue: investment brings new opportunites
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.
It’s never been easier to score a new gig, survey says
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.
Investment to bring continued growth to key markets
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.
The public sector: fantastic source of contract work?
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!
Umbrella workers used to plug the skills gap in UK
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.
Official figures: economic situation improves for many Brits
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.
What recession? IT contracting job billings higher than ever
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.
Will the UK job market be growing soon?
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.
APSCo says contracting is the new normal
I know you've been waiting for this: the Association of Professional Staffing Companies says you're all no longer abnormal freaks of nature!
Are oil and gas sector employers poaching contractors?
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.
Will relaxed regulations lead to greater use of contractors?
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.
SMEs need more aid in growing towards exportation, CBI says
Small and medium sized businesses, those same firms that use contractors and freelancers to such great effect, need more support in growing their reach.
