SMEs have excellent opportunities for umbrella company contractors
Umbrella company contractors are more likely to find opportunities with small businesses, according to the results of a recent survey.
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HMRC postpones January meeting of IR35 Forum
A lot of contractors were probably waiting with bated breath to hear the latest news from the IR35 Forum. However, they were in for a disappointment when HMRC postponed the meeting scheduled for the 18th of January, saying there was more work to be done.
Do umbrella contractors undergo psychometric testing?
Umbrella company contractors who have undertaken psychometric tests might be interested to learn the Talent Q believes some recruiters are misusing them.
Banking sector demonstrates increased demand for interims
Interim managers who work through an umbrella company should have noticed an increase in demand for their services towards the end of last year, mainly from the financial services and banking sectors.
Will set tribunal fees lead to more work for contractors?
It has been announced that fixed tribunal fees are going to be introduced in a bid to avoid unnecessary claims arising from the Agency Workers Directive. The set fees do away with uncertainty and could give employers the confidence they need to increase the size of their umbrella company contractor workforce.
Decline in human capital could benefit contractors
The UK is suffering from a decline in human capital according to data from the Office for National Statistics, and this could benefit contractors working through an umbrella company.
REC to provide support for umbrella company contractors
Umbrella company contractors could find themselves getting more support from the REC this year as the Confederation recognises that 2012 is going to be extremely important for the UK’s flexible workers.
What does 2012 have in store for contractors?
Umbrella company contractors might be interested to learn what the REC thinks lies ahead of us as we enter into the New Year.
What new technology will IT umbrella company contractors see in 2012?
Technology is taking over our lives and 2012 is set to be no different. IT contractors might be interested to hear some of the technology predictions for the year ahead.
REC to step up its promotion of flexible working in 2012
PAYE umbrella company contractors may find more opportunities in the public sector in 2012 after the REC launches a new Commission.
IR35 case delivers first ever split verdict
Umbrella company contractors will no doubt be interested to learn that an unprecedented verdict was recently passed down in an IR35 case.
What do umbrella company contractors think about the prospects for 2012?
A recent survey by the PCG found that most limited company contractors think the UK’s economic landscape will not improve next year.
Long festive break? It’s the ideal time to rehash your CV!
The festive season can be a quiet time for many umbrella company contractors; companies close down for a long break, and in the case of IT contractors, most of the major banks have told them to take a mandatory two-week break.
Umbrella company contractors with international skills could be in demand
Umbrella company contractors with international skills could find themselves in demand after Vince Cable said people with such skills were in short supply.
HMRC signs deal with Experian to catch tax credit fraudsters
Umbrella company contractors who receive tax credits or other financial assistance may be interested to learn that HMRC recently signed a deal with Experian to help it catch people who fraudulently claim tax credits and other benefits.
Umbrella company contractors should prepare for the year of the Cloud
Never mind the year of the dragon, 2012 will be the year of the cloud for IT contractors.