Future not so bright for freelancers in the public sector
Freelancers and contractors who rely on the public sector for contracts could find themselves struggling to find work according to the CIPD.
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Debate on economic outlook for contractors
Welcome news for temporary workers and freelancers comes in the form of the REC’s JobsOutlook report for June and the ONS.
Freelance accountants and engineers are UK’s most wanted
Contractors and freelancers working in the accountancy profession expect more financial institutions to create interim opportunities in the coming year.
Public sector contracts unlikely to dry up immediately
Umbrella company contractors working in the public sector can take comfort from recent comments made by Sir Peter Gershon. Gershon has already published a review into public sector efficiency in the UK and he was a special adviser to the Tories during the run up to the recent election.
Umbrella company contractors see some positive signs
IT contractors are on the move! At least that’s the view of the largest IT recruitment agency, SThree.
PCG launch flexible worker checklist for clients
The PCG has launched a checklist to help clients’ double check they have all the steps in place to ensure a project runs smoothly.
Freelancers, jobs, and the web 2.0 revolution
Contractors, freelancers and umbrella company workers could in line for a bumper summer if the latest online job figures are to be believed.
Flexible workers provide benefits for clients
The European Union has proposed a new set of guidelines for labour reform in the member states but the ARC is concerned that the EU agency workers’ guidelines depict contractors and freelancers in a negative light.
What does the Queen’s speech mean for contractors?
The REC is understandably delighted that George Osborne has reversed part of the plan to increase NICs. They had opposed the move, as had all business bodies, as the potential cost would have prevented the jobs market recovering fully from the recession.
Highly skilled umbrella company workers to be in demand
Contractors who work in science and engineering could find themselves in greater demand according to a report published recently by the CBI.
Contractors and freelancers ‘vital’ to the recovery
According to the REC’s latest JobsOutlook report, agency workers, umbrella company employees and limited company contractors will become a vital compenent in the economic recovery.
Income tax and national insurance rises will hit hard
Small businesses, limited company contractors and umbrella companies could be among those affected by a drop in confidence following the result of yesterday’s hung parliament election.
GDP growth is good news for umbrella companies
Contractors, recruiters and umbrella companies across the country would have been pleased by the official growth rate figures, released yesterday. According to the Office of National Statistics (ONS), the UK Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew by 0.2% during the first quarter of 2010.
Contractors and recruiters affected by travel disruption
The REC has had to postpone an upcoming workshop about improved recruitment practices in the public sector due to the flight disruption caused by the Icelandic volcano, Eyjafjallajökull.
Calls to ensure that umbrella company contractors don’t lose out
The Recruitment and Employment Confederation is urging contractors who are owed money from umbrella companies that have gone into administration to contact the administrator in order to obtain settlement for outstanding invoices.
Entrepreneurial freelancers find opportunities in recession
Small business entrepreneurs are feeling optimistic about the end of the recession as they expect profitability and revenue to increase despite the anticipated rise in tax, regulation and minimum wage.