What skills shortage? ONS says unemployment is down
While much has been said about the so-called ‘skills shortage’ strangling the employment sector, data from the Office for National Statistics says otherwise.
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Unemployment falls, interim workers take credit
The Office of National Statistics recently reported that unemployment figures have dropped to just 7.9 per cent, thanks in no small part to interim workers.
Why are more people turning to self-employment?
Are more people in the UK turning to self-employment out of necessity rather than choice? This debate has been raging over the last few months and the news that self-employment has reached an all time high will no doubt start people talking again.
Employment is up but small businesses still need more support
The latest employment statistics, released by the ONS last week, showed a 0.1% decrease in the unemployment rate.
Accountants release iPhone Apps for contractors
Umbrella company contractors might be interested to learn that SJD Accountancy has recently launched two new iPhone apps.
Do contractors think we’ll avoid a double-dip?
Umbrella contractors have no doubt been keeping a lookout for warning signs that the UK economy is slipping back into recession.
What’s next for finance sector IT contractors?
IT umbrella company contractors working in the finance sector must be wondering what’s going to happen next.
Who wants to be a 60-year-old apprentice?
Once they reach the age of 60, some umbrella company contractors will no doubt start counting down the years towards retirement. However, it appears that for some, 60 is the age to learn a new skill by becoming an apprentice.
Will rising unemployment create more umbrella company contractors?
Last week’s unemployment figures made depressing reading for everybody, including umbrella company contractors.
Are there opportunities for young umbrella company contractors in the media sector?
While a large number of the UK’s young people remain unemployed, there is a shortage of junior talent with experience in media and creatives, according to the chairman of Aspire Global Network.
REC says something must be done about youth unemployment
After last week’s disappointing jobs statistics showed that youth unemployment is still increasing, the REC has called on the business community to become involved in proactive initiatives such as the Youth Employment Charter.
Being an entrepreneur is better than unemployment
Denise Taylor from amazingpeople.co.uk is urging jobseekers to start up their own limited company instead of spending a long period of unemployment.
Are we going to see more female umbrella contractors?
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?
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
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
The FSB recently welcomed the news that unemployed dropped by 88,000 and that a similar number of people entered the workplace.