Small firms face challenges; contractors may be able to help
Smaller-sized firms have faced serious challenges thanks to the volatile economic landscape, but contractors may be able to help these businesses recover.
Technical and engineering skills sorely needed by businesses
When it comes to the skills most badly needed by British businesses right now, new research has revealed it's all about technology and engineering.
Temporary staff to have a banner year in 2014?
New research says that temporary staff members such as freelancers and umbrella company contractors are poised to have some very smooth sailing in 2014.
Poor economy forces CEOs to value their workers more
The economic situation in the UK is so bad that chief executives of major firms are actually thinking more about how to keep their workers happy and productive.
Contractor demand hits remarkable 15 year high, says REC
The Recruitment and Employment Confederation that demand for freelancers and umbrella company contractors has recently hit a mind boggling 15 year high.
More SMEs this year means more contractor job opportunities
New research predicts that the number of small and medium sized businesses will grow in 2014, and there are whole cadres of contractors waiting in the wings.
The skills shortage: modern technology to the rescue?
Could be that there will soon be more than just one way to handle the skills shortage besides hiring as many contractors as you can, if some new software works.
Business Secretary to outlaw exclusive zero hour contracts?
Well I can't believe my eyes on this one: it could be that soon zero hour contracts will no longer be exclusive, making them open to contractors!
Infrastructure project increase benefits contractors
Infrastructure projects have exploded across the UK, and it's most likely going to lead to a huge win for umbrella company contractors looking for more work.
Are big oil and gas firms misusing contract workers?
The bigger they are, the harder they fall: freelancers and umbrella company contractors in the oil and gas sectors complain that large firms are useless.
REC says jobs market hits massive eight year high
How was your job situation eight years ago? Odds are it';s not nearly as good as it is now, according to the Recruitment and Employment Confederation.
UK Information economy grows, thanks to contractors
New research has revealed that the information economy has been growing by leaps and bounds - and much of that success is due to the efforts of IT contractors.
