IT Contractors Accept Lower Pay Rates
It seems that umbrella contractors working in the IT sector have decided to accept lower pay rates from Clydesdale Bank in a move that has left some experts shocked.
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Umbrella contractor pay levels up year on year
Despite everything, pay levels for umbrella contractors are actually up year on year, even if it seems impossible with the current market conditions.
Monthly contractor pay rate increase hits 7 year high
September saw the highest pay rate increase for contractors in seven years, according to newly released monthly research data.
Contractor pay rates are increasing, PCG confirms
The Professional Contractors Group has confirmed that pay rates for freelancers and umbrella company contractors are on the increase.
Contractors courted with increased pay rates, REC says
The Recruitment and Employment Confederation says that employers are courting freelancers and umbrella company contractors with increased pay rates.
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.
Contractor billings and pay raise last month, research says
It’s time to celebrate: September’s figures are in, and contractors saw their billings and their pay rates increase over last month.
Official figures: economic situation improves for many Brits
Well it’s about time we got some good news: the Office for National statistics says that the economic situation for a good number of Brits is on the increase.
IT contractor demand up, yet rates may be going down
It’s a bit queer when the demand for skilled, qualified IT contractors is on its way up even as pay rates for many IT workers are being slashed significantly.
Employers battle it out to attract top umbrella company contractors
Small businesses may need to re-think their rates if they want to attract highly-skilled talent, according to Badenoch & Clark.
Mixed outlook for umbrella company contractors
Only 25% of temporary workers in London saw a decrease in the number of freelancers and umbrella company contractors in the companies they worked with last year.
Umbrella company public sector interims make economic sense
IMS Executive Ltd recently conducted a survey of 2,000 public sector Interim Executives, including those from umbrella companies, to find out how willing they would be to reduce their daily rates.
Recruitment for HR professionals is on the up
Robert Walters, a specialist recruitment agency, says that the HR sector is now actively looking for people with human resources and corporate responsibility skills. This should come as positive news for contractors who possess the requisite skill set.
Employment index shows signs of growth
There are more opportunities available for IT contractors according to the latest Monster employment Index report. 11% additional vacancies were advertised online in May compared to the previous month.
IT contractor pay rates increase in the north
According to new research by reThink Recruitment, pay rates for IT contractors in the north of the country are increasing more than three times quicker than the rates for equivalent contractors in the south.