Company umbrella contractors told of 'advantages of web designing'

Posted by Daniel FrostPursing work as web designers could be worthwhile for IT contractors with umbrella companies, according to one expert.Richard Nott, website director of CWJobs.co.uk, commented t...

Company umbrella contractors told 'job vacancies rising'

Posted by Sarah PuttThe labour market in the UK is creating job opportunities at a faster rate, which could open up more chances of work for contractors with umbrella companies.According to the Reed ...

Games studio hiring staff, umbrella company contractors told

Posted by John CrawleyIT company umbrella contractors in the north west of England have been told of recruitment opportunities at a new games studio.Former staff at ill-fated Bizarre Creations have b...

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,...

Company umbrella contractors told how to write a CV

Posted by Sarah PuttUmbrella company contractors currently in search of work have been given some tips on how best to prepare their CVs.Tony Roy, president of CareerBuilder EMEA, explained that one o...

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...

Company umbrella contractors 'are in demand now'

Posted by John CrawleyUmbrella company contractors have been told that their services are in more demand now than before the credit crunch.Gerry McLaughlin, of ITContractor.com, noted that more busin...

Umbrella company contractors told 'money woes can make relationships stronger'

Posted by Daniel FrostThe effects of financial difficulties on a family relationship have been described to company umbrella contractors as "a bit like going through a war", according to on...

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...

Company umbrella contractors warned 'pensions falling in value'

Posted by Sarah PuttThe increase in inflation figures is causing pensions to suffer a decrease in value, umbrella company contractors have been warned.Jasmine Birtles, founder of moneymagpie.com, sta...

Inflation and pay figures 'set to hit families hard'

Posted by Sarah PuttHard-up families are set to be hit with the release of both the inflation and pay figures this week, company umbrella contractors were told.As concerns over family finances contin...

Easy ways to prevent injuries at work, umbrella company contractors told

Posted by Daniel FrostThere are a number of simple techniques that could prevent accidents occurring in the workplace, which are also cheap to implement, company umbrella contractors may be intereste...

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...

Umbrella company contractors told 'beware interest rates'

Posted by Daniel FrostContractors with an umbrella company have been told to be aware of interest rates if taking out loans or credit cards.Richard Sorsky, money advice co-ordinator at the UK Insolve...

Love-splits 'could cause debt issues'

Posted by Sarah PuttRelationship breakdowns have been blamed as a key reason for people suffering debt problems, umbrella company contractors may be interested to hear.According to research by the De...

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...

Northern Irish tax hikes not yet on horizon

Posted by Daniel FrostContractors in Northern Ireland with umbrella companies have been told that the time is not right for tax hikes.Finance minister Sammy Wilson stated that he will wait until the ...

Umbrella company contractors warned over 'tax phishing'

Posted by Daniel FrostUmbrella company contractors have been told to be on the lookout for suspicious emails which are promising tax rebates.Identity fraud expert Equifax stated that a new spate of p...