Professional contractors looking for work should be aware that most jobs are secured through networking.They should take control of their career planning, advised Tor MacLeod, co-founder of careerp...
Freelance contractors should be prepared to question the parliamentary candidates in their area, the PCG has advised.The contractor group has produced a guide to help those able to meet their poten...
The Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) has picked out a number of highlights from the Liberal Democrat manifesto for recruiters.In particular, the REC focused on the Liberal Democrats i...
Freelancer representative body PCG has launched an interactive guide about how to work with freelance workers and how to get the best value from them.It features advice and tips to ensure success w...
The new rules on long-term sick leave could hinder small firms looking to take on professional contractors and other staff, it has been warned.Following a judgment in the European Court of Justice ...
IT contractors could see increasing job opportunities this year as spending in some sectors of the industry has been predicted to grow.Expenditure in the IT sector will not be "spectacular&quo...
IT contractors working in the UK need to have more access to high-speed broadband, according to an expert, who believes the government should install it in urban areas first then work out to rural ...
Labour have pledged to help create around 50,000 jobs in Wales if they are re-elected, which is news that could interest IT contractors.The BBC reported that the political party's Welsh secretary P...
Companies must take steps to ensure all workers in their buildings, including professional contractors, are aware of what to do in case of a fire.Figures from insurance firm RSA have revealed that ...
The Liberal Democrats launched their election manifesto today and pledged to support UK workers if they are elected, which could be great news for IT contractors.Nick Clegg's party promised to star...
Women over 5ft 8ins tall are more successful in the workplace, female professional contractors may be pleased to hear.Taller women are twice as likely to have a salary of £30,000 or more, acco...
Freelance contractors should look to the new factsheets from HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) for advice on the new framework for compliance checks - the way the body ensures taxes are correct.The d...
IT contractors can look forward to improved prospects this year and next, according to a report.Many are likely to have felt all too strongly the effects of the recession, but those still in the co...
Worldwide spending is set to increase by 5.3 per cent in 2010, which could mean more firms taking on IT contractors.Figures from Gartner have revealed that sector expenditure will hit $3.4 trillion...
IT contractors have been warned of the top malware threats to hit computer systems last month.Figures from Sunbelt Software revealed the continued prevalence of Trojan horse programs and the growin...
IT contractors and other workers in the sector are likely to be earning more, according to new research.Figures from IT recruitment specialist CV Screen have shown that IT salaries in the UK have r...
The Conservative Party has outlined plans to cut public spending, a move which may see fewer opportunities on offer for public sector contractors.Leader David Cameron has said reductions in IT proj...
The "significant" growth in IT recruitment within the finance sector has been highlighted by one expert in the field.IT contractors have seen a "sharp increase" in positions wit...
Those taking on freelance contractors must be prepared for new equality regulations, one law firm has advised.The equality bill is expected to receive assent shortly having been agreed by parliamen...
A new national Technician Council has been created to support engineering contractors and other workers in the science and manufacturing industries.Headed by National Grid chief executive Steve Hol...