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Is Contracting An Option For Mums?

After maternity leave, new mothers are left with a decision as to whether they wish to return to work and on what basis, full time or part time. They have to balance this decision on their childcare options. For some … Continue reading

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Demand For IT Contractors On The Rise

A jobsite has released quarterly data which shows that the number of adverts for IT contractors on the UK’s major IT and multi-sector recruitment sites has increased by 4.7 %. These latest figures help to show that IT recruitment has … Continue reading

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Contractors Take Note Of Tilson Vs Alstom Case

One of the most important issues for people working as contractors and freelancers is where they stand regarding employment rights. This can relate to whether they are seen to be outside IR35 legislation, as well as the upcoming agency worker … Continue reading

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Contractor Rates In Retail Nosedive

Contractors working in the retail sector have seen their daily rates dramatically reduced in response to the UK recession. Research has shown that interim managers working within the retail sector have seen their daily rates fall by up to 26%, … Continue reading

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Contractors In The Construction Industry To Suffer

When the UK economy fell into recession, contractors in the construction sector were one of the first to suffer and even now as the economy emerges from recession, a report has detailed that they are likely to continue to struggle … Continue reading

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Do Clients Expect You To Work Longer Hours?

A contractor recently asked the contractor community for help after his client told him they expected a contractor to work a 9-10 hour day, even though his contract stated a 7.5 hour day. He is worried that his contract might … Continue reading

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Drawing Up Your Own Contract?

A freelance marketing consultant recently questioned on Freelance UK, whether they could draw up their own contract for a role in which they were working directly for the client with no agency involved. They also wanted to know what the … Continue reading

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Potential Clients May Screen Your Profile

A survey by CareerBuilder.co.uk today revealed that employers and clients are increasingly screening potential candidates’ profiles on social networking sites before deciding whether or not to hire them. The survey of more than 450 clients found that 53% used social … Continue reading

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