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Self-employed people increased by 70,000 to 4.86 million (15.1% of all people in work), comparing the estimates for type of employment for June to August 2017 with those for a year earlier as per “Office for National Statistics”.
The unemployment rate (the proportion of those in work plus those unemployed, that were unemployed) was 4.3%, down from 5.0% for a year earlier and the joint lowest since 1975........................................................................................................................Read More
Available jobs in London saw a 6% monthly increase which is encouraging that Brexit hasn't upturned the normal seasonal trends as per Morgan McKinley London Employment Monitor.
The year-on-year jobs data paint a more concerning portrait of the jobs landscape. Although 2017 figures have flatlined since April, the 13% year-on-year decline indicates a more stubborn stasis. “Whilst it’s fair to say that the City will never return to hiring levels seen pre-2007.......................................................................................................................Read More
The UK Government should revive its abandoned plan to increase National Insurance contributions (social security tax) for the self-employed, says the OECD in a new report.
The UK Government should revive its abandoned plan to increase National Insurance contributions (social security tax) for the self-employed, says the OECD in a new report.. .......................................................................................................................Read More
FSB launched its new 'Wellbeing in Small Business' campaign, aims to promote awareness and importance of workplace wellbeing among the UK’s 5.5 million-strong small business and the self-employed community
The campaign, which will run for two weeks, aims to promote awareness and importance of workplace wellbeing among the UK’s 5.5 million-strong small business and the self-employed community. At the heart of the campaign is the short guide.........................................................................................................................Read More
UK self-employed people increased by 88,000 to 4.85 million (15.1% of all people in work), comparing the estimates for type of employment for May to July 2017 with those for a year earlier
Estimates from the Labour Force Survey show that, between February to April 2017 and May to July 2017, the number of people in work increased, the number of unemployed people fell, and the number of people aged.........................................................................................................................Read More
Temp pay increased at a faster pace, rising at the steepest rate for 16 months in August as per the latest “IHS Markit/REC Report on Jobs”.
The number of people placed into permanent job roles continued to rise sharply in August, with the rate of growth easing only slightly from July’s recent record. Temp billings also rose markedly, with the rate of expansion unchanged from July’s 29-month high.........................................................................................................................Read More
Vacancies for professional contractors decreased by 12% across the board year-on-year, with demand falling across every core sector group, according to new survey data from the Association of Professional Staffing Companies (APSCo)
Professional recruitment firms reported that overall vacancy numbers for permanent roles increased by 1% year-on-year in June 2017, while placements climbed by 4% during the same period, according to new survey data from the Association of Professional Staffing Companies APSCo. ........................................................................................................................Read More
Southampton is the best place in the UK to be self-employed, according to the ‘Definitive Study of the Self-Employed,’ commissioned by Intuit QuickBooks.
Southampton is the best place in the UK to be self-employed, according to the ‘Definitive Study of the Self-Employed,’ commissioned by Intuit QuickBooks, the world’s leading online accounting software. Scoring higher than capital cities, London and Edinburgh, Southampton ranked highest when 5,010 UK self-employed workers........................................................................................................................Read More
Temp billings increase at the fastest rate for nearly two-and-a-half years as per the latest “Markit/REC - UK Report on Jobs”.
Recruitment agencies signalled a sustained and marked increase in demand for staff. Furthermore, overall demand for staff rose at its joint-strongest pace for 23 months (on par with May 2017).........................................................................................................................Read More
By 2020 half the British workforce will be freelancing predicts founder of PeoplePerHour.
In the week that the Government review into 'gig economy' work was published, he said: 'The Taylor Review shows the workforce is shifting and the model of full-time employment is becoming obsolete........................................................................................................................Read More
Average advertised vacancies currently reached a 19-month high in June 2017, according to Adzuna Job Report - July 2017.
Average advertised vacancies currently reached a 19-month high (1,202,573) in June 2017, the highest number recorded since the 1,229,131 available in October 2015, according to the clever folks in the Adzuna data team..........................................................................................................................Read More
FCSA research shows umbrella employees enjoy better rates of pay and longer assignments.
Research out today has revealed that umbrella working is being adopted by more and more high-end professionals in a diverse range of occupations. The research conducted by the Freelancer and Contractor Services Association (FCSA), the UK’s largest independent association which represents umbrella employers compares umbrella working in 2015 with 2017.........................................................................................................................Read More
Vacancies for professional contractors decreased by 13% across the board year-on-year, with demand falling across every core sector group, according to new survey data from the Association of Professional Staffing Companies (APSCo).
Professional recruitment firms reported that overall vacancy numbers for permanent roles increased by 2% year-on-year in June 2017, while placements increased by 4% during the same period, according to new survey data from the Association of Professional Staffing Companies (APSCo)........................................................................................................................Read More
Nearly four out five (78%) entrepreneurs are predicting growth over the next 12 months according to the latest Enterprise Index research by Smith & Williamson.
However, our Index reveals that expectations for the wider economy have plummeted. Only just over a third (37%) expect the economy to improve over the coming year, down from 50% in the previous quarter.......................................................................................................................Read More
Almost nine in ten (87%) employers intend to increase or maintain their use of temporary workers in the next three months, according to the latest JobsOutlook by the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC).
Organisations across all sectors want to recruit for permanent roles, with almost one in five employers (19 per cent) actively looking to increase their headcount in the next three months, according to the latest JobsOutlook by the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC)......................................................................................................................Read More
Employers should promote workplace engagement among temporary agency staff by applying the same approach as they do with permanent employees, says a new report published by the Involvement and Participation Association (IPA)
Tune in to temps: how employers and recruiters can support agency worker voice in the workplace makes recommendations for both employers and recruiters for how to promote employee voice and staff engagement among agency workers which, when done successfully, can deliver business benefits such as higher productivity, creativity and innovation while reducing sickness absenteeism and levels of conflict in the workplace......................................................................................................................Read More
Latest News
- Out-of-date school hours push parents towards self-employment as per “The Good Life Report”, a study by AXA Business Insurance into Britain’s boom in self-employment.
- The construction industry remains one of the highest paying sectors in the UK, with the average salary at £40,782, an incredible 44.7% higher than the UK average.
- Self-employed people decreased by 38,000 to 4.75 million (14.7% of all people in work), comparing the estimates for employees and self-employed people for January to March 2018 as per Office for National Statistics.
