Could the economy be limiting freelance opportunities?
As much as it pains me to admit it, the economy is still in shambles even though it’s been years since the credit crunch – and could be limiting contracting.
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Survey says Yorkshire new freelance worker hotspot
A new national survey discovered that Yorkshire is the best county for contractors, freelance workers, and umbrella service companies.
IT contracting market driven forward by technical jobs
According to a recently released research study, the information technology sector’s interim worker growth is being driven by high demand for technical jobs.
Some public sector contractors to be spared from IR35
It looks like not every public sector contractor will have to live in fear of falling prey to an IR35 compliance investigation, it was recently revealed.
Firms shying away from outsourcing IT contracting needs
More companies are phasing out their overseas IT contracting needs and instead looking closer to home by using local recruitment agencies and umbrella service companies.
Beware disreputable recruitment agencies, contractors warned
Beware disreputable recruitment agencies and umbrella service companies, the IT contracting sector was recently warned by experts.
Entrepreneurial spirit alive and well in Northamptonshire
The best region for setting up new start-ups has been revealed to be Northamptonshire in a recent official Government competition.
48% UK contractors use some form of personal service company
It was recently revealed that nearly one out of every two contractors working in the UK use either a recruitment agency, an umbrella service company, or some other form of personal service company, according to a survey from FPS Group.
Brits most comfortable with interim work, survey says
Whether they work as a freelancer or as part of an umbrella service company, the number of Brits comfortable with interim work dwarfs the rest of Europe.
Employers employ umbrella contractors for change management
Employers make use of umbrella service contractors in nearly every sector, but one of fastest growing uses for freelancers and contract workers is to carry out change management for businesses, a new survey says.
Younger Brits should consider umbrella company services
One resources consultancy’s managing director recently went on record by recommending umbrella company services to younger Brits as a way to access the currently moribund jobs market, it was recently revealed.
Tech firms unconcerned with wider economic issues
Technology firms are largely unconcerned with wider economic issues affecting the country, with a new study finding that tech companies are eager to expand by hiring skilled contractors and freelancers.
Tech companies to fulfil expansion plans over next 6 months
With a new survey discovering that 83 per cent of tech firms looking to fulfil their expansion plans over the coming six months, it could be an excellent time to be an IT or umbrella service contractor.
UK labour market defies gravity thanks to service companies
The UK labour market has been ‘defying gravity’ thanks to the influence of umbrella service companies and the work that interim workers do each and every day, according to the Recruitment and Employment Confederation.
IT worker demand remains steady throughout July
According to a new report, IT worker demand remained strong throughout July despite an otherwise less-than-rosy employment outlook.
Don’t stalk your clients – it tends to put them off
Whether you’re a freelancer working on your own or a contractor working for an umbrella service company, it’s usually bad form to keep in such constant contact with your clients to the point where you’re practically stalking them.