Employer optimism remains high, REC finds

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 19:18:13 +0000

A new survey has found that UK's employers remain upbeat about the growth in the employment market, which may be good news for

Firms 'planning on outsourcing jobs'

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 19:18:05 +0000

New research has shown that an increasing number of companies are planning to outsource jobs in the coming year.

The quarterly

IT contractors' health 'benefits from flexible hours'

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 10:07:04 +0000

IT contractors who have flexibility in their working hours could be improving their health, new research has suggested.

A

Elite workers 'to emerge in UK'

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 10:06:58 +0000

The next decade will the rise of the 'elite' employee who commands an increased amount of power in the workplace,

Financial accountants 'to be in high demand'

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 10:06:51 +0000

A new report has highlighted which finance positions are likely to be most in demand in the coming months.

Recruitment firm

Tax self-assessments 'still too complex'

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 10:58:56 +0000

The tax return process is still too complicated, according to entrepreneurs, small business owners and contractors.

A poll

CIOT 'worried about retrospective tax law'

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 10:58:50 +0000

A leading tax group has raised concerns about the increasing use of retrospective tax legislation in the UK,

REC looking to AWD roll-out

Mon, 15 Feb 2010 17:22:11 +0000

The Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) is working with the government to determine how the Agency Workers Directive (AWD) will be applied

Campaign demonstrates contractors' economic contribution

Mon, 15 Feb 2010 17:22:03 +0000

A campaign has been launched to highlight the contribution that contractors, freelancers and

REC offers umbrella company members help with social networking

Fri, 12 Feb 2010 14:26:03 +0000

Umbrella company members looking to manage their

Agencies need 'fall back' when umbrella companies fail to pay workers

Fri, 12 Feb 2010 14:25:40 +0000

It is important for agencies to ensure that umbrella companies have a "fall back position" if the

Pay freezes on the rise, figures show

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 14:52:35 +0000

Wage freezes accounted for approximately a third (33 per cent) of all pay settlements between November 2009 and January 2010, according to the Labour

Job hunters 'need to be flexible'

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 14:51:41 +0000

Umbrella company members should look to be

Ways contractors can soften blow of 50p tax

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 16:45:04 +0000

IT contractors looking to soften the blow of the 50p tax should look to review their expenses carefully to check if they are missing out on anything,

National Training Awards 2010 set for launch

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 16:31:27 +0000

The National Training Awards 2010 are to be launched this month,

Firms found to cut back on refreshments

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 16:30:35 +0000

A quarter of workers (25 per cent) have seen firms cut back on refreshments over the past year, research has indicated.

This

Construction sector 'to lose 40,000 jobs in 2010'

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 14:54:36 +0000

The number of people employed in the construction sector will fall from 267,000 in 2007 to under 100,000 in 2010,

Temporary and contract staff billings 'rising'

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 14:54:25 +0000

Temporary and contract staff billings are continuing to rise, according to a new report, with secretarial and clerical positions the most in

Employment gap between ethnic minorities and white people still present?

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 15:02:16 +0000

Ethnic minorities are finding it more difficult to get jobs after university when compared to white graduates, it has been claimed.

PCG holds ICT abuse workshop

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 15:02:07 +0000

The representative body for freelancers, contractors and consultants in the UK, the PCG, has held a workshop on the abuse of Intra Company Transfer

PCG raises concerns over HMRC's ability to levy taxes retrospectively

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 15:01:56 +0000

Concerns have been expressed over a recent High Court decision to allow HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) to levy taxes retrospectively.

Contractor advice: Taking control of stress

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 14:49:38 +0000

Umbrella company members need to take control of

Managers should create 'talent culture'

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 14:49:31 +0000

Managers should look to create a "talent culture" to ensure employees are nurtured and developed to the advantage of the business,

SME confidence 'rising'

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 14:47:29 +0000

Confidence among small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) appears to be on the up after reports of rising export orders.

The

Apprenticeships 'a decent alternative to university'

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 14:47:22 +0000

Apprenticeships are a great way of learning and earning simultaneously and offer people a decent alternative to university, it has been

IT contractors 'should be careful with ability claims'

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 14:47:13 +0000

IT contractors have been advised to be careful with the claims they make about their ability to deliver certain goals.

Richard

Jobcentre and agency co-operation 'should be expanded on'

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 10:42:29 +0000

Increasing collaboration between local jobcentres and private sector agencies needs to be built upon, it has been suggested.

More employers 'to use internet for candidate screening'

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 10:42:18 +0000

In the future, more employers will use the internet to screen potential candidates, such as

UK 'good at attracting inward investment'

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 14:51:05 +0000

The UK has a decent track record of attracting inward investment as well as capital into the country, it has been suggested.

With

Sole traders' given invoice advice

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 12:43:30 +0000

Sole traders' invoices need to have the name of the business on them, freelancers have been advised.

This will include their name

Bio-tech 'could help UK stay out of recession'

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 12:18:56 +0000

Umbrella company members working in the bio-tech

Progress to equal pay 'should be moving faster'

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 12:18:52 +0000

Progress to equal pay needs to happen quicker as the gap is still "reasonably wide", according to Tatjana Hine, vice-president of

UK & Ireland IT services 'set for less than 2% growth in 2010'

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 12:18:48 +0000

IT contractors will not be pleased to hear the prediction that the UK and Ireland's IT services market will see real-term growth of less than two per

IT contractors see 53% drop in contract offers over 2009

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 15:40:41 +0000

IT contractors working in the financial services sector experienced a 53 per cent drop in contracts offered over 2009, in comparison to the previous

IT workers 'most adventurous workers'

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 14:30:50 +0000

IT workers are the most adventurous employees in the UK, new research has indicated, with 37 per cent having gone on an exciting activity day in the

UK 'should seek as much economic growth as possible'

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 14:30:44 +0000

The UK should look to achieve as much economic growth as it can to avoid any serious damage to employment in the country, according to Richard

Employer awareness of AWD 'rising'

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 14:30:41 +0000

There has been a notable rise in the number of employers that are aware of the EU Agency Workers Directive (AWD), research has

'Serious weaknesses' in Train to Gain management

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 16:59:11 +0000

Even though some umbrella company members may

Small firms 'feeling optimistic'

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 16:59:07 +0000

Many small businesses are optimistic about their prospects in 2010, despite worries about the economic situation, research has indicated.

Freelancers 'want better client interaction'

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 14:13:01 +0000

Freelancers are just as concerned with their dealings with clients as they are with their profitability, if recent comments are anything to go

Advanced apprenticeship achievement rises by a third

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 14:12:55 +0000

Umbrella companies may be pleased to hear that the number of people gaining an advanced level apprenticeship has increased by around a

Freelancing 'needs more promotion' as career option

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 14:12:50 +0000

More needs work is needed on understanding, recognising and promoting freelancing as a sustainable career option for many European people, according

IT freelancers advised to tell the truth on CVs

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 17:05:29 +0000

IT freelancers have been advised not to lie on their CVs after four of them lost their contracts because of false claims on their

94% of employers 'not planning job cuts'

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 17:05:20 +0000

The majority (94 per cent) of employers are not planning any more job cuts, according to research, with one in ten planning to hire staff in the

First quarterly drop in unemployed people since May 2008 recorded

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 17:05:12 +0000

The period between September and November 2009 experienced the first quarterly drop in the number of unemployed people since the three months to May

Recession 'worsens employer-recruitment agency relationships'

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 12:41:47 +0000

The recession has exacerbated the relationship between employers and recruitment agencies, research has indicated, which may concern

People-centred management approach 'will yield results'

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 12:41:29 +0000

Managers who adopt a highly people-centred approach in their leadership will get great results, research has indicated.

Complex CVs may confuse clients

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 15:05:01 +0000

The more complicated a CV, the less likely it is that a client will be able to understand what the applicant is after and where they are coming from,

Sharing knowledge 'can benefit contractor profiles'

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 13:15:54 +0000

Umbrella company members can look to share their

Job opportunities could arise from RAF contract

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 13:15:46 +0000

Umbrella company members could be set to benefit

UK offers contractors 'numerous benefits'

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 14:25:09 +0000

Those coming from outside of the UK looking for work with contractor companies can enjoy a number of positives that the country has to

REC: Young people should think ahead with career choice

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 14:25:02 +0000

Young people will now need to think ahead when it comes to deciding on which career path they want to follow, it has been suggested.

Freelancers not presented with contract can produce their own

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 14:24:54 +0000

Freelancers who have not been presented with a contract by the company they are working for may do well to produce something

Candidates 'should be judged on skills not appearance'

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 10:26:18 +0000

Umbrella company members and workers looking to

Britain to see 'green jobs revolution'

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 10:26:08 +0000

Britain is set to benefit from a "green jobs revolution", according to energy and climate change minister Ed Miliband in his

Scottish govt announced Â£34 million for workforce development

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 15:55:21 +0000

Umbrella company members in Scotland will be

Flexibility and creativity 'key to managing contractor finances'

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 15:55:09 +0000

There are a variety of ways that all contractors can manage their finances, with flexibility and creativity vital for success, it has been

Govt called on to continue investment in house building

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 16:56:15 +0000

Construction contractor company members will

PCG renews call for fresh approach to freelancing

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 12:04:19 +0000

The PCG is renewing its call for a new approach to freelancing, highlighting the important part it has to play in helping with the growth of the UK

Plenty of optimism 'surrounding jobs market'

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 11:56:05 +0000

There is a lot of optimism surrounding the jobs market, it has been claimed, and many organisations believe a corner has been

Offshore wind farms contracts to provide many jobs

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 11:56:01 +0000

The UK Crown Estate development contracts for offshore wind farms to a number of UK-based companies, providing jobs for many, potentially for

'45,000 skilled contractors needed for green construction projects'

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 11:55:35 +0000

As many as 45,000 permanent and contractor positions will need to be filled over the next seven years if the construction of a next generation of

Money returning to IT contractors

Thu, 07 Jan 2010 12:37:26 +0000

A recovery in the job market is enabling IT contractors to press their clients for more money for the first time since the credit crunch began, it has

Eastern Europe 'has opportunities for IT contractors'

Wed, 06 Jan 2010 09:59:34 +0000

Eastern Europe has been highlighted as an area where IT contractors have good opportunities for employment.

According to

New scheme 'to benefit young construction contractors'

Wed, 06 Jan 2010 09:56:46 +0000

The future of finding work in the construction industry, including through

Contractor demand, billings rise, report shows

Wed, 06 Jan 2010 09:56:06 +0000

December saw faster increases in contractor staff employment and a rise in billings, according to the latest figures.

The

Contractor tax assessments 'must be submitted on time'

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 14:08:14 +0000

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is reminding people that they must submit their Self Assessment forms online by January 31st.

REC praises Xmas contract workers

Thu, 31 Dec 2009 10:07:16 +0000

The Recruitment & Employment Federation (REC) has paid tribute to contract workers who provide services over the festive period.

Housing starts will see 'significant jump' in 2010

Thu, 31 Dec 2009 10:04:49 +0000

It is likely there will be a notable jump in housing starts in 2010, it has been claimed.

In news that is sure to provide a

Positive signs for retail freelancers?

Thu, 31 Dec 2009 10:01:44 +0000

There are some positive signs for freelancers working in the retail sector next year, with many expecting sales to at least remain the same as in

Freelancers could stand out from the crowd with extra languages

Wed, 30 Dec 2009 09:59:16 +0000

Knowing more than one language can be beneficial for freelancers and can help them stand out from the crowd.

According to Shirry

People 'happier if they do not completely retire'

Wed, 30 Dec 2009 09:57:46 +0000

People are generally happier if the do not retire completely as they get more out of their jobs than they realise, it has been

Contracting industry 'set for positive 2010'

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 09:48:39 +0000

Contractor companies will see positive changes in the contracting industry in 2010, it has been suggested.

Indeed, many of the

Govt launches Parent Motivators guide to help graduates

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 09:42:15 +0000

A new guide has been launched by the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills to help parents support graduates in their search for

Contractors can learn much from others

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 14:22:46 +0000

Umbrella company members can learn much from

Employees 'costing firms money with mobile use'

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 14:13:59 +0000

Umbrella company members may want to watch what

CIPD launches internship guide

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 15:20:08 +0000

The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) has launched its Internships That Work guide.

It will look to aid

Record number of apprenticeships completed

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 15:18:10 +0000

Apprenticeships can be beneficial for those looking to join an

Quarterly unemployment increase smallest since spring 2008

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 14:18:25 +0000

Recent figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) have revealed that the quarterly increase in unemployment over the August to October 2009

Unemployment 'causes emotional distress as well as financial'

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 14:17:19 +0000

Not having work can cause significant levels of "emotional distress", it has been suggested, so members of a

'More demand' for IT contract jobs in 2010

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 16:41:12 +0000

Many believe that there will be greater demand for contract jobs in the IT industry in 2010 in comparison to permanent positions, according to a

Demand for SEO skills 'to remain continually high in 2010'

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 16:05:09 +0000

Freelancers with search engine optimisation (SEO) skills will be pleased to hear that CV Screen is expecting to see consistent high demand for such

IT contractors 'must install layered fraud prevention'

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 09:13:46 +0000

IT contractors have been warned that a layered fraud prevention approach needs to be adopted to thwart modern malicious network

Freelancer copyright infringement issues 'may not be straightforward'

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 09:12:04 +0000

Online freelance writers that are accused of copyright infringement may not be able to deal with the problem in a straightforward way, it has been

Recession hits IT contractors hard

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 09:06:40 +0000

IT contractors have been hit the hardest by the recession, with the exception of business services, research has indicated.

A

Skills shortages 'exist in technical and engineering industry'

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 09:05:26 +0000

The technical and engineering sector is having to cope with skills shortages, with particular problems in the mechanical, electronics and electrical

Construction industry showing mixed signs

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 09:02:29 +0000

Contractors working in the construction industry have seen some mixed signals coming from the sector in recent days.

The Office

Contractors advised to be cautious with emails

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 09:38:21 +0000

Contractors hoping to avoid an early termination have been advised to be cautious in their emails by wording things in the right

IT contractor appointed MBE for UKBA work

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 09:39:39 +0000

An IT contractor has been appointed a Member of the British Empire (MBE) for his services to the creation and installation of major IT

Freelancers could gains skills from HPC Wales

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 09:38:03 +0000

IT freelancers who are part of a contractor

PBR 'did nothing' to help self-employed community

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 17:25:29 +0000

The Pre Budget Report (PBR) has done nothing to help the UK's self-employed community as the chancellor of the exchequer has put off difficult

Contractors can use social networking while others aren't

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 17:10:48 +0000

Contractors will have heard of the numerous benefits that social networking can bring companies, but it appears many have still not latched

LITRG: HMRC failing with backdated tax credit

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 17:05:15 +0000

Contractor tax payers could be missing out on

Contractors 'do not need separate bank accounts'

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 10:00:17 +0000

Contractors do not necessarily need a separate business bank account, as long as business finances are clearly identifiable from personal accounts, it

VAT tax returns must be done online from April 2010

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 17:06:42 +0000

VAT-registered freelance businesses with an annual turnover of £100,000 or more will be required to file their VAT returns online from next

Social media 'a long-term commitment' for advertising services

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 15:28:55 +0000

Contractor umbrella company members using social

Calls for 'better recognition' for freelancers

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 15:28:45 +0000

A minister for freelancing should be appointed in the UK to meet the demands of the industry and its contractors, it has been

Contractor skills will be 'key to UK recovery'

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 09:41:09 +0000

Contractor tax payers need to develop their

Demand for engineering contractors 'set to increase

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 09:40:54 +0000

Umbrella company members specialising in

Construction industry can flourish, says review

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 15:48:47 +0000

The UK’s engineering construction industry could become a powerful economic catalyst if it can improve

Contractor work set to prosper in 2010

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 15:48:36 +0000

Contractor work looks set to continue to flourish in 2010, with the outsourcing industry expected to expand.

In a new set of

Swissport's 'contractor company practices' criticised by Unite

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 15:43:10 +0000

A team of short-term workers at Gatwick Airport are being operated as contractors to help deal with the daily shift work at the

Tax services and unemployment shape economic searches

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 15:41:24 +0000

Tax rebates and regulations, unemployment and other job-related terms were at the centre of the top ten most popular economic search terms in

Recession requires 'quick action' from entrepreneurs

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 17:04:00 +0000

Entrepreneurs need to "move fast" during the recession, according to a leading businesswoman.

Star of BBC's

Small firms committed to 'environmental changes'

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 15:29:13 +0000

More than a quarter of contractors and other small businesses have given a higher priority to environmental considerations this year, research

Pension uncertainty 'still remains'

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 09:36:07 +0000

British contractors and other workers are still unsure about whether they can afford to join a pension scheme, it has been

Overtime demand 'on the wane'

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 09:34:31 +0000

There is no demand for overtime in the current climate, it has been claimed, which may explain why some contractor opportunities for extra work are

Contractors earn 'less overtime during recession'

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 16:27:31 +0000

Contractors could be facing the prospect of lower overtime pay during the recession, new figures suggest.

The number of workers

Contractor opportunities 'set to improve' with business confidence

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 16:27:21 +0000

Employers are considering lifting recruitment freezes as confidence over business prospects begins to return, it has been

Recognising stress 'key' to work success

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 09:54:18 +0000

Self-employed contactor tax payers have been urged to recognise what is causing them stress to avoid long-term health

Freelance execs 'in demand in public sector'

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 09:54:11 +0000

Freelance executives are forming a significant part of public sector cost-cutting measures, it has been suggested.

There is an

Freelancers 'need better recognition'

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 09:54:27 +0000

Freelancers need better recognition for their contribution to UK plc, it has been claimed.

Freelancers will help UK 'seize emerging opportunities'

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 09:54:23 +0000

Freelancers will be key to helping businesses seize on new opportunities, emerging from the downturn, it has been claimed.

The

Firms 'beginning to take notice' of data security risks

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 09:54:34 +0000

Businesses and contractors are beginning to wake up to the consequences of lax data security practices, it has been claimed.

The

Remote working can 'boost productivity'

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:31:39 +0000

Contractors that embrace remote working are likely to benefit from higher levels of work satisfaction and productivity, according to an industry

Work breaks can 'curb aches and pains'

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:31:24 +0000

Employees should give their bodies a break throughout the day to avoid aches and pains, according to a health and safety

Older Brits 'should be encouraged to undertake training'

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:54:44 +0000

Contractors and other self-employed workers should be given better support to undertake vocational and academic training in later life, it has been

Crossrail seeks contractor company

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:55:18 +0000

Crossrail, the new railway for London and the south-east, is looking to appoint a

National Freelancers Day 'to promote benefits of contractors'

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:23:11 +0000

National Freelancers Day (NFD), which takes place next Monday (November 23rd) will demonstrate how contractor companies provide much-needed

Self-employed mortgage restriction warnings 'way off the mark'

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:44:26 +0000

Suggestions that self-employed contractors will not be able to get a mortgage under new Financial Services Authority (FSA) plans are "way off

Contractor SSC re-licensing approved

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:19:34 +0000

Employers and contractors are set to be given more power to influence the UK's education system, under new plans.

Two more Sector

Stress can lead to 'other health issues'

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:17:54 +0000

Stress can often lead to other health issues if left untreated, it has been suggested.

Musculo-skeletal conditions often have

Lack of 'tech knowledge' holding back flexible working uptake

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:51:49 +0000

A lack of understanding could be preventing some contractors from taking advantage of flexible working, it has been claimed.

Many

Entrepreneurs 'adaptable' during recession

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:50:01 +0000

Adaptability has proved an important part of resisting the impact of the recession for contractors and other small firms, according to new

Young would-be entrepreneurs 'put off' by recession

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:45:30 +0000

Nearly a fifth of young entrepreneurs and aspiring freelance contractors are holding off pursuing their idea until the end of the recession, research

Contractors set to be culled by Lloyds Banking Group

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:37:05 +0000

Contractors and temporary staff are among those whose employment is set to be terminated by the Lloyds Banking Group.

A total of

IR35 must 'better accommodate freelancers'

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:51:56 +0000

There have been fresh calls for the contractor

Contractors to benefit from simplified cross-border payments

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:31:33 +0000

Contractors operating internationally stand to benefit from a new EU directive introduced last week, it has been claimed.

The

Small firms see 'signs of recovery'

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:27:54 +0000

Nearly half of small businesses are seeing signs of economic recovery, but only a fraction of these are strong, according to a new

Keep an eye out for stress, contractors warned

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:02:38 +0000

Contractors should be able to recognise when stress becomes a problem and begins to affect their behaviour and productivity, it has been

UK tax regime 'does not support enterprise'

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:52:01 +0000

One in three private business owners do not believe that

Bank of England Maintains Bank Rate at 0.5%

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 21:03:58 +0000

Are you an Accidental Landlord?

The downturn in housing turnover over the past two years prompted many contractors to let their

Opposition says small firms need public contracts

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 21:10:20 +0000

Conservative leader David Cameron says a ‘cultural change’ is needed in the relationship between government and small companies so that big

Worries about ICT abuse confirmed

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 21:08:26 +0000

Alarming reforms proposed by the British migration authorities could lead to a glut of non-EU IT graduates arriving in the

Government says ‘no’ to displacement on ICT abuse

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 21:15:36 +0000

Abuses of the UK work permit system are bad news for British contractors but are likely to be curbed by direct Government intervention in how they are

Shaky testimony proves nothing about IR35 test case

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 21:11:42 +0000

Using client testimony to identify whether contractors fall within IR35 or are disguised employees seems to be a losing strategy if the latest claim

Holiday pay bonanza works in favour of IR35 outsiders

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 21:33:38 +0000

Contractor employers have been given another reason to ensure contractors are outside IR35 following a legal ruling that certain contractors might be

Construction contractors projected to feel tax squeeze

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 21:32:16 +0000

Guidelines on what the Treasury calls ‘false self employment’ in the construction industry have been revealed in a newly released consultative

Loose lips could sink IR35 compliance

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 21:31:17 +0000

A Government minister effectively hid behind a non-disclosure clause when asked to provide evidence of the effectiveness of HMRC’s IR35

Eco-skills gap in the UK

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 21:30:09 +0000

Britain could be staring down a green skills jobs crisis if they fail to capitalise on homegrown talent according to environmentally friendly

Era of ‘deglobalisation’ will demote UK IT industry

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 21:29:08 +0000

British tech could well lose out in the period following the financial crisis as countries all over the world look inwards for growth and reject the

Lloyds slows up IT contractor recovery

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 21:28:03 +0000

A slight rally in IT financial employment figures has been demolished by part-nationalised bank Lloyds axing hundreds of contractor

Status confirmed for umbrella company contractors

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 21:26:58 +0000

Contractors looking for confirmation of their worker status under new legislation received their clearest indication yet at a meeting of government

Mystery shopper uncovers lax high street attitudes

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 21:25:21 +0000

Contract workers who take incorrect advice from high street accounting firms rather than specialists could find themselves facing hefty tax

Using contact lists to generate freelance work

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 21:24:14 +0000

Marketing using the power of email could give freelance contractors the competitive advantage they need to succeed in today’s turbulent

Permit situation allows corporates to price out UK contractors

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 21:22:55 +0000

Serious reform of the immigration system and intra-company transfer (ICT) work permits has been called for to stop UK contractors being replaced by

Rights issue could undermine position of well-paid contractors

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 21:19:33 +0000

Plans to offer temporary workers similar rights to company employees have come under fire from recruitment bodies who want to see a multi-layered

Revenue gets penalty powers to find usual suspects

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 21:36:06 +0000

Powers forcing organisations and indivduals to inform HMRC into the whereabouts of suspected tax dodgers will be fixed in law within

Government must broaden contractor company base says opposition

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 21:34:58 +0000

Conservative leader David Cameron has challenged the government to broaden its base of IT contractors away from big technology companies like Capita.

Cautious staffing policies need positive adjustment

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 21:37:47 +0000

Staff hire policies during the economic crisis have mostly been cautious but now recruitment consultants are advising employers to throw that caution

Rise in financial contractor job offer

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 21:36:56 +0000

Research from the recruitment industry suggests the worst times are over for financial IT contractors in the UK.

Pre-employment

Next Social Event - 25th June

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 21:39:39 +0000

The next event will be held at Smollensky's Bar - Canary Wharf 25 June.

We are planning to be there in force so look out for

Train network ready for £34 billion contractor-led transition

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 21:41:22 +0000

Network Rail chiefs have announced £34 billion worth of investment in infrastructure over the next five years, translating into thousands of jobs for

Rogue agencies bad for business

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 21:40:31 +0000

A spate of sham agencies advertising phantom job vacancies has been exposed by BBC journalists and condemned by the recruitment

Professional Contractors Group/Contractor Calculator

Wed, 27 May 2009 21:42:16 +0000

British Telecom delivered a big hit to the contractor market with its announcement of 10,000 job losses last week.

Freelance

IR35 totally ineffective says freelance group

Tue, 26 May 2009 21:43:21 +0000

HMRC’s restrictive contractor tax legislation IR35 has been revealed as an ineffective measure in raising revenue. Freelance association the

Worldwide freelance demand stable says Harvey Nash

Wed, 13 May 2009 21:45:01 +0000

Global IT contractor agency Harvey Nash reports rising revenues and profits as well as stable demand for freelance contractor solutions. The group

Small business bites back at corporate pinch

Wed, 13 May 2009 21:44:10 +0000

A small business group is plying pressure to UK big business to sign up to the Government’s prompt payment code by naming and shaming those who

Contractor tax clampdown expected after £1 billion pledged to HMRC inspectors

Wed, 06 May 2009 21:46:02 +0000

Contractors need to prepare for an expected tax compliance onslaught following a budget set-aside of £1 billion for HMRC tax inspectors and an

Financial IT contractors sitting prettier

Tue, 05 May 2009 21:47:05 +0000

After a stream of pay cuts and cross-sector rises in unemployment in the first quarter of 2009, job offers for financial IT contractors increased

BUDGET 2009 - Chancellor confirms that Umbrella Companies will continue to be kept under scrutiny

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 21:48:15 +0000

No mention of any measures to be taken or under consideration against EBT’s.

Great news for Bedouin customers, but not so

Job offers in the IT contractor industry are down by 75%

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 21:50:16 +0000

In the run up to Christmas job offers made to IT contactors fell by three quarters, which was more severe than any other

Contractors and Umbrella Companies are delighted

Mon, 08 Dec 2008 21:51:16 +0000

Contractors and Umbrella Companies were delighted that the Chancellor decided not to take their travel expenses away from them. However, according to

1.4 million freelancers in the UK

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 21:52:07 +0000

The research was carried out by the Small Business Research Centre at Kingston University on behalf of the Professional Contractors Group

International Freelancers Association launched

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 21:53:20 +0000

IFA-Voice (www.ifa-voice.com) has been two years in planning and cost over £2.5 million to complete.

John Thomas, CEO of IFA

Contractor recruiters caught by the web

Sat, 30 Aug 2008 21:54:12 +0000

PeoplePerHour.com says its early success spells bad news for the traditional recruitment industry.

The site has just reached

Bedouin Group

'Demand growing' for IT security consultants

'Being bold' can win work

Govt launches new training resources