Umbrella company contractor opinions wanted by HMRC
If you're an umbrella company contractor, freelancer or any other type of sole trader, HMRC wants to hear from you about how it can make itself better.
Skills shortage takes its toll on engineering contractors
New data from APSCo say that the skills shortage has begun to have a discernible negative impact on the engineering contracting community.
Flexibility to be an asset to employers in coming years
In news that falls under the 'tell us something we don't already know' category, it's believed employers will see worker flexibility as an asset in the future.
Contract flexibility is key, new survey says
One of the biggest advantages contractors have is their flexibility, and a new research study has just offered up even more proof of flexibility's importance.
Finance market on the move, but in which direction?
Even with the number of vacancies in the sector in decline, new data shows that the financial services industry is on the move.
The skills shortage: it’s not just all in your head
The so-called 'skills shortage' or 'talent crisis' is bandied about quite a bit nowadays in the recruitment sector, but it's not just a bogeyman - it's real!
Temporary staff placements on the rise, says new report
You're in luck if you're a freelancer or umbrella contractor looking for work right now: a new survey found that temporary billings are on the rise right now.
Industry trade bodies draw political attention to contractors
If you feel as a contractor there's no one speaking for you, that could change soon thanks to the efforts of two industry trade bodies.
Talent shortages likely to only be good in the short run
Freelancers and umbrella company contractors tend to welcome news of talent or skill shortages, as it means more work for them - but is this necessarily good?
Scotland loves umbrella contractors!
It turns out that they're not just a nation of sheep-shaggers: Scotland is positively the place to be if you're an umbrella contractor, it seems!
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.
Time for manufacturing contractors to find new hobbies
If you feel like you don[t have enough free time to pursue your hobbies, you'll be jealous to hear that manufacturing contractors have shedloads of free time.
