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Are we going to see more female umbrella contractors?

By UCHQ Team September 10, 2011

As public sector redundancies really start to bite, more women public sector workers could be tempted to go it alone and either set up their own business or become an umbrella company contractor.

Will we see more graduates starting up a business?

By UCHQ Team September 6, 2011

Graduates struggling to find a full-time job after leaving university may decide that setting up their own business is an attractive alternative.

Women see more career advancement opportunities

By UCHQ Team August 11, 2011

Although July’s unemployment figures from the ONS showed that female unemployment had reached its highest level in 15 years, a new study from Robert Half suggests that opportunities for women are increasing.

Drop in unemployment welcomed but the trend must continue

By UCHQ Team June 27, 2011

The FSB recently welcomed the news that unemployed dropped by 88,000 and that a similar number of people entered the workplace.

Are umbrella company contractors benefiting from the immigration cap?

By UCHQ Team June 8, 2011

Umbrella company contractors may be interested to hear that although the UK government is attempting to clamp down on immigration, the numbers keep rising.

Working from home is good for your health

By UCHQ Team May 31, 2011

New figures show that the proportion of people working from home dropped slightly last year.

How secure is your umbrella company contract?

By UCHQ Team May 23, 2011

Recent research conducted by HSBC has discovered that 29% of people in the UK think their job is not secure over the next year and 37% believe the same will be true over the next three years.

Private sector hiring intentions are on the rise

By UCHQ Team March 12, 2011

Contractors may be interested to learn that the latest Employment Outlook Survey from Manpower predicts that hiring will increase slightly in Q2. The survey reveals that the seasonally adjusted net outlook for employment is +2%.

Private sector unable to absorb public sector job losses

By UCHQ Team February 19, 2011

Consumer confidence dipped last month, according to the most recent Expectations and Spending indices from the Nationwide. This could have a knock on effect on umbrella company contractors as businesses rein in spending temporarily.

What will happen to the jobs market in 2011?

By UCHQ Team January 3, 2011

Last week two influential organisations made their predictions for the jobs market in 2011.

More opportunities for umbrella company contractors!

By UCHQ Team December 2, 2010

Contractors will no doubt be pleased to learn that the job market is improving and there has been an increase in the number of vacancies being advertised.

Increased competition on the cards for temporary contracts

By UCHQ Team November 27, 2010

Contractors could find they have to compete against more people in order to secure a role after Adrian Marlowe suggested that temporary work is becoming a more attractive option for jobseekers.