Preview: Derby University’s Higher Accounting Apprenticeship
Using contractors on an ad hoc basis has aided recovery, but it’s a limited pool. Derby University higher apprenticeships seek to close the skills gap.
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Umbrella companies welcome action on illegal workers
Gordon Brown is going to strengthen the links between the Points Based System and training UK workers in a bid to fill the UK’s skills gap.
IT contractor demand strong, research reveals
The demand for IT contractors, freelancers, agency workers and other self-employed experts in the UK is going strong and is likely to stay that way.
Almost half of Brits want to freelance, study says
Nearly one out of every two Brits want to start their own business, according to a recent survey conducted by Small Business.
Self Employment in the UK falls for 6 months straight
The UK’s self-employed have been hit for six and it shows. Another 51,000 shut up shop in the 3 months to July. It’s time to plug the leak. Now!
Hiring confidence falters yet contractor demand soars
Demand for self-employed Brits like freelancers and umbrella company contractors is soaring even as the looming election is causing hiring confidence to falter.
Government provides support to creative contractors
The Government is planning to provide support to creative types in the freelancing and contracting industry with the creation of a new skills academy.
Younger contractors will save us all, trade body declares
Ladies and gentlemen, rejoice for our prayers have been answered: a major trade industry body says we can just dump our problems on the younger generation.
Contractor demand spikes sharply year-on-year, survey says
Year-on-year demand for freelancers and umbrella company contractors has risen by a significant margin, according to the results of a new ASPCo survey.
IT contractors told to spend their earnings on education
A new research study says that freelancers and umbrella company contractors working in the IT sector need to do whatever it takes to keep their skills current.
Leicestershire set to be newest economic powerhouse
The Midlands is about to get some serious economic revitalisation thanks to new Government employment support scheme for Leicestershire.
Take it or leave it: Barclays slashes contractor pay
Because one of the most embattled banks in the world hasn’t had enough bad publicity: now Barclays has declared it will be slashing contractor pay soon.
REC says jobs market hits massive eight year high
How was your job situation eight years ago? Odds are it’;s not nearly as good as it is now, according to the Recruitment and Employment Confederation.
Contracting isn’t just for young folks, you know
While most people think of contractors as members of the younger set, it doesn’t necessarily have to be that way – and it actually may not be!
Signs that AWR might be affecting the temporary jobs market
The latest Report on jobs from the REC/KPMG suggests that AWR might after all be having an affect on temporary recruitment. If that were to be true, it could be a matter of concern for umbrella company contractors.
Has AWR had any impact on the UK’s contractor workforce?
Six months on from the introduction of the Agency Workers Regulations and its still pretty much business as usual as far as contractor demand is concerned.