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IT Sector Leads Temporary Jobs Growth

The REC and KPMG’s monthly Report on Jobs is good reading for contractors and freelance workers today. They have found that temporary billings have risen at the highest level since May 2007, with permanent placements increasing as well. REC’s Chief … Continue reading

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Temporary Job Demand Rising

The latest REC Report on Jobs has found that demand for both permanent and temporary staff, including contractors and freelance workers, rose in January; with temporary placements increasing at the biggest rate for 7 months. The report, which is carried … Continue reading

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Technology Sector Leads Demand For Temporary Jobs

The latest Report on Jobs, from the REC and KPMG, has highlighted a stronger rise in demand for staff in the last three months. It found that temporary job vacancies were at a six month high; and recruiters reported a … Continue reading

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Confidence Over Contractor Job Opportunities

Following the REC’s latest Report on Jobs published this week, there has been another sign of a positive year to come for contractors and freelance workers. REC Chief Executive Kevin Green commented on the report, saying; “The latest data shows … Continue reading

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Increased Demand For Engineering Contractors

A number of new initiatives and opportunities are arising for contractors in the engineering sector. Despite falling demand for temporary positions in areas such as IT, things are looking positive for engineers. Ged Mason, the chief executive at technical and … Continue reading

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Contract Positions Continue To Increase

Earlier this week, the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) in partnership with KPMG, published their latest report on jobs in the UK. The results were mixed; good news is that both permanent and temporary roles have increased in June but … Continue reading

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Increasing Demand For Contractors

The latest Report on Jobs from the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) and KPMG revealed that the rate of growth in the temporary labour market increased during March 2010. Appointments increased at their fastest rate in 34 months, which offers … Continue reading

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Construction Sector Falls Again But Demand For Contractors Increases

There have been mixed reports with regards to the current state of the construction sector today. Whilst one report details that for the 22nd consecutive month, the construction sector has seen a fall in activity; another report has revealed demand … Continue reading

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