Umbrella company users heading up a team should get involved in boosting morale and engagement, an expert has advised.Shaf Rasul, a dragon on Dragon's Den online and 2010 Orange Leader of the Y...
IT contractors with
umbrella companies could benefit from a new code of conduct which has been launched for IT maintenance.Gartner is behind the guidelines, which aim to change the way that the IT ...
Contractors have been warned that the abolition of
IR35 may not have the results that they are hoping for.Mark Lee, writing for Fav Stocks, claimed that if this legislation is removed it is likely ...
The number of opportunities for contractors increased during the last three months, with the majority of jobs created being filled by part time, temporary or self-employed jobseekers.Dr John Philpo...
A special Local Business Advice Open Day is being run in the Sefton area on July 22nd and could offer valuable help for contractors in the area.HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) will be running the ses...
While HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) provides
IR35 information to contractors, it is important to seek an independent expert opinion, it has been claimed.Contractors Calculator has highlighted the f...
The number of flexible, temporary and interim staffing opportunities is likely to grow over the next three months,
umbrella company users have been told.Figures published by the Recruitment and Emp...
A strong performance in terms of medicine and engine exports suggests that these are the most profitable areas for contractors to get involved in, an expert has claimed.Martin Bamford, chartered fi...
New figures have been released showing that retail sales are increasing, which could be great news for contractors looking for work in this sector.A report published by the British Retail Consortiu...
A new report has shown that the UK economic recovery is currently 'consolidating', which could be good news for contractors using
umbrella companies.The latest British Chambers of Commerce ...
Contractors in the construction industry could experience a number of difficulties caused by a fall-off in the government's capital expenditure.Dave Lowery, reporter at Construction News, has c...
The new coalition government needs to approach the pending job cuts in the public sector with care, according to an expert, who said messing it up could spell trouble for contractors using
umbrella...
The review of the
IR35 provisions may take longer than contractors expect or want, according to one website, which said that people have been misled by inaccurate reports.FreelanceUK.com stated tha...
Contractors using
umbrella companies have been given a boost by the current wave of positivity in the jobs market, according to an expert, who predicted this could be a temporary lift after the aus...
The current caution being used by some companies when it comes to recruitment, which means a lot are not prepared to commit to permanent staff placements, is benefiting contractors, according to an...
Contractors using
umbrella companies should be protected while on a job, according to an expert, who said that people need to realise the impact a worker's death or injury can have on families ...
Graduates who are looking to enter the contracting profession should ensure they are flexible when looking for work, an expert has claimed.Charlie Ball, deputy research director at the Higher Educa...
Contractors using
umbrella companies and looking for work in the housing industry should be bolstered by the increased activity which is being seen at the moment, according to an expert.Matthew McE...
People on the lookout for the perfect contractor role may need to be flexible in order to get it, according to an expert, who said that having impressive qualifications is not a guarantee of success.
Contractors using
umbrella companies could have one of the most difficult parts of their working life taken care of by a good firm, according to an expert.Brookson.co.uk spoke to Gary Cousins, a so...