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Gender gap in interim management contractor sector 'narrowing'

Posted by Daniel FrostThose working with umbrella companies have been told of a tightening of the gender gap in the interim management contractor sector.According to the Interim Report, conducted by ...

What to do when faced with a copycat contractor

Posted by John CrawleyThose with umbrella companies have been told what they can do when faced with the prospect of a copycat contractor.Mark Lewis, a partner at IBB Solicitors, has given some tips t...

Cloud computing 'popular among SMEs', company umbrella contractors told

Posted by John CrawleyThere has been a rise in the number of small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) embracing cloud computing, new research has indicated to IT contractors working with umbrella com...

Women 'need encouragement' to become umbrella company contractors

Posted by Sarah PuttThe government has been called upon to aid females as they look to become contractors, perhaps using the services of an umbrella company.A report by the Federation of Small Busine...

Increased demand for contractors across many UK sectors

Posted by Daniel FrostContractors with umbrella companies who are currently in search of work have been told how February's Monster Employment Index for the UK represents "a significant mile...

Umbrella contractors boosted by IT skills demand

Contractors with an umbrella company are more in demand for their IT skills than 14 months ago, according to new research.Figures from Reed Recruitment showed that the number of private sector opport...

Company umbrella contractor demand 'increasing in many UK industries'

Posted by John CrawleyThose working with umbrella companies have been told how demand for contractors is increasing all across the board in the UK.March 2011's ContractorCalculator Market Report ...

Umbrella company contractors told 'look for jobs in oil and gas sector'

Posted by Daniel FrostCompany umbrella contractors have been told that the oil and gas industry is a good place to find work at the moment.According to Contract Eye, the demand for oil is likely to r...

Umbrella company contractors told 'learn private sector language'

Posted by John CrawleyCompany umbrella contractors currently in the process of moving over from work in the public sector to the private sector have been given tips on how best to make the transition...

Staff retention 'worry of IT directors', umbrella company contractors told

Posted by Daniel FrostThe majority of IT directors are concerned about staff retention in their businesses during 2011, new research has indicated to company umbrella contractors.ReThink Recruitment,...

Opinion of IT company umbrella contractors 'changing'

Posted by John CrawleyBeing an IT contractor is no longer seen as a "highly cyclical" role to be in, an expert has told those with umbrella companies.Gerry McLaughlin, of ITContractor.com, ...

Umbrella company contractors told 'smaller shopping centres more resistant'

Posted by Daniel FrostCompany umbrella contractors working in the retail sector of the UK have been told of the trend that shopping centres are witnessing as a result of a tough economic climate.Matt...

Those with umbrella companies told of UK retail sector pressures

Posted by Sarah PuttThere are two many issues which are causing difficulties for the retail sector of the UK's economy, company umbrella contractors in that line of work may be interested to hear...

Work bonuses 'effective way of retaining employees'

Posted by John CrawleyCompany umbrella contractors may be interested to hear of the techniques that managers believe are the most effective for retaining staff.An online survey by CBSbutler found tha...

Those reaching retirement in 2011 'to remain in work'

Posted by John CrawleyCompany umbrella contractors may be interested to hear that the majority of people who are reaching their retirement age are planning to postpone quitting work.Almost two-thirds...

More female contractors with umbrella companies could be seen

Posted by John CrawleyThere could be more female contractors with umbrella companies in the future as IT skills will always be attractive to employers, according to an expert.Maggie Berry, managing d...

Public sector workers 'unvalued and demotivated'

Posted by Sarah PuttContractors with umbrella companies have been told about the discontent that is being felt in the public sector.After a spate of budget cuts by the government, Dilys Robinson, pri...

Cloud computing 'becoming top technology priority'

Posted by John CrawleyCompany umbrella contractors have been told that it should come as no surprise that cloud computing is emerging as one of the top technology priorities.Nathan Marke, chief techn...

Company umbrella contractors told of 'rise in CV embellishments'

Posted by Daniel FrostMore people looking for work have chosen to fabricate parts of their CVs to boost the chance of acquiring work, those with umbrella companies have been told.This is according to...

Company umbrella contractors told 'government lost argument on cuts'

Posted by Daniel FrostWidespread spending cuts by the government over the next four years have been slammed, company umbrella contractors may be interested to hear.The Trades Union Congress (TUC) has...