Umbrella company IT contractors 'see surge in retail demand'

Posted by Daniel FrostDemand for IT contractors, who may be with umbrella companies, in the retail sector has leapt by 46 per cent in the last six months.This is according to the number of instructio...

Umbrella company contractors: 'Not enough graduates with IT skills'

Posted by John CrawleyThere are not enough graduates with the skills necessary to pursue a career in IT, umbrella company contractors within this industry may be interested to know.Richard Nott, webs...

Those with umbrella companies 'may feel benefits of cloud computing'

Posted by Sarah PuttAlthough cloud computing is still in its infancy, one source has predicted that IT contractors with umbrella companies will feel many benefits the more widespread this technology ...

Umbrella company contractors 'could still save for Xmas'

Posted by Daniel FrostWith the time until Christmas Day now under the 50-day mark, many contractors with umbrella companies may be thinking it is too late to start saving for that celebration.However...

Umbrella companies 'will provide skilled workers'

Posted by John CrawleyIT contractors with umbrella companies may find it best to look at the private sector for jobs, according to one expert.Richard Nott, website director at CWJobs.co.uk, pointed o...

Those with umbrella companies 'paying off debts'

Posted by Sarah PuttContractors with umbrella companies are choosing to pay off any debts they have instead of saving.This is according to a spokeswoman at Moneyfacts.co.uk, who noted that people are...

Minimum wage rise good and bad for those with umbrella companies

Posted by Daniel FrostThose with umbrella companies could be hit either for better or worse as a result of an increase in the minimum wage, according to one job industry expert.Phil Flaxton, chief ex...

IT contractors with umbrella company 'may increase in years to come'

Posted by John CrawleyIT contractors with umbrella companies may grow in numbers in the next few years as a result of children being brought up in a world of technology.The European Commission recent...

Contractors with umbrella company should be aware of risks

Posted by Sarah PuttIT contractors with an umbrella company have been told that they need to be aware of a number of factors when they set out in their career.Gerry McLaughlin, writing for IT Contrac...

Contractors 'could face difficulties in auto-enrolment pension schemes'

Posted by Daniel FrostThose with umbrella companies who work in small businesses may find it tough when auto-enrolment pension schemes are implemented from 2012.Robin Ellison, a partner at Pinsent Ma...

Contractors advised to be cautious of 'Christmas money scams'

Posted by Sarah PuttContractors have been warned to be aware of money scams over the festive period, which could then lead to a dismal Christmas holiday.Justin Modray, from Candidmoney.com, has sugge...

Contractors advised to 'set up personal finance business plan'

Posted by John CrawleyContractors have been told to look into setting up a business plan when it comes to their personal finances, as this could help with funding for retirement.Yvonne Goodwin, manag...

Public sector contractors 'taking more sick days'

Posted by Daniel FrostContractors in the public sector have taken more sick days on average per year than those in the private sector, a new study has found.The Chartered Institute of Personnel and D...

Contractors should 'have different approach to saving'

Posted by Sarah PuttContractors have been told that they need to change their attitudes and behaviours when it comes to saving.According to Alan Easter, strategy director at Honister Capital, people ...

Outsourcing can benefit contractors 'if performed correctly'

Posted by John CrawleyThose in the public sector have been told of the potential benefits of outsourcing, if they are done correctly, which could interest contractors within that line of work.Martyn ...

Contractors 'do not have sufficient savings to aid retirement'

Posted by Daniel FrostContractors with umbrella companies who have taken out huge mortgages to pay for homes have "been sold a pup", according to a money expert.John Davis, economist and we...

Strike action could be prevented 'by engaging with contractors'

Posted by Sarah PuttEmployers have been told to engage more with their staff before implementing major changes or redundancies, which could see those with umbrella companies seeing an alteration into...

Pre-owned market 'blow for IT contractors in the games industry'

Posted by John CrawleyIT contractors who work in the video game industry have been told about the negative effect that pre-owned games could have on them.Speaking out after Asda's recent announce...

Contractors 'need to save more for a rainy day'

Contractors need to be saving more money for a rainy day, according to an industry expert, who said that the funds could come in handy in an emergency.Ed Bowsher, head of consumer finance at LoveMone...

IT contractors 'should be primed in the skills of cloud computing'

Posted by Sarah PuttIT contractors have been advised to keep on top of the current trends coming into the industry, as they could help them acquire top positions.Richard Nott, website director at CWJ...