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IT Contractor Rates Cut by 10% At Barclays Capital

In a bid to‘re-align’ their temporary and contract rates with the ‘current market conditions’, Barclays Capital have reduced their IT contractors and other temporary workers rates by 10%. It is not the first time Barclays Capital have slashed a contractor’s … Continue reading

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IT Contractors In The Finance Sector Seek New Roles

A survey of IT workers including contractors currently working within the finance sector have stated that they plan to look for a new position within the next year, according to Hays. Two thirds told the agency that they would start … Continue reading

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Contractor Rates Slide by 8%

It has been widely reported recently  that demand for freelancers, contractors and consultants is on the increase but coupled with this increase in demand, there has also been a fall in the contract rate. A survey by Skillfair has revealed … Continue reading

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How much is an agency making from your contract?

A contractor recently queried how much his client was paying the recruitment company for his services. He wanted to know whether his services at £20 per hour were being charged at £25 per hour, giving the agency a 20% return. … Continue reading

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