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Almost two thirds (65%) of private sector employers think flexible working will increase over the next 5 years, according to Aviva.
Over one in five (21%) UK private sector employees – equivalent to 5.5m nationally¹ – are too afraid to discuss flexible working with their boss because they think they will say no, Aviva’s Working Lives report shows..................................................................................................................Read More
UK micro-business owners and freelancers would be more interested in receiving sick pay than any other statutory benefit, according to new research carried out in collaboration between cloud accounting software firm FreeAgent and The Freelancer & Contract
A poll of nearly 900 UK micro-business owners conducted by FreeAgent and FCSA – the UK’s largest independent trade association, whose members provide professional support services to freelancers and contractors – found that sick pay provision is the benefit that self-employed workers..................................................................................................................Read More
Thirty-six per cent of employees in UK are tempted to leave their current role by the end of June, reveals Robert Half.
Thirty-six per cent of employees are tempted to leave their current role by the end of June, reveals Robert Half UK. Research from It’s time we all work happy: The secrets of the happiest companies and employees finds employees in London and the East of England ..................................................................................................................Read More
Vacancies for professional contractors decreased by 13% year-on-year, 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% in May 2017, while demand for contractors decreased by 13% year-on-year, according to new survey data from the Association of Professional Staffing Companies (APSCo)..................................................................................................................Read More
European companies are expected to go on the world’s biggest cyber security hiring spree in the next 12 months, driving demand for cyber talent that will far outstrip supply as per “2017 Global Information Security Workforce Study”.
The largest-ever global survey of over 19,000 cybersecurity professionals, (3,694 from Europe), conducted by (ISC)2’, reveals that European organisations are planning the fastest rate of cybersecurity hiring in the world, with 38% of hiring managers in the region wanting to grow their workforce by at least 15% in the next year.................................................................................................................Read More
IPSE’s new study has made it “overwhelmingly clear” that freelancing has a “significantly positive” effect on wellbeing
IPSE’s new study has made it “overwhelmingly clear” that freelancing has a “significantly positive” effect on wellbeing. Published to mark National Freelancers Day 2017, IPSE surveyed 1,053 freelancers and found that more than four in five.............................................................................................................Read More
Growth in temp billings accelerates with Hourly rates of pay for temporary / contract staff also rose sharply, as per the latest Markit/REC Report on Jobs
May survey data highlighted a sharp and accelerated increase in permanent staff placements across the UK. Furthermore, the rate of expansion was the fastest for 25 months. Temp billings also rose at a steeper pace, and recorded the strongest rate of growth since March 2015.............................................................................................................Read More
The number of new recruitment agencies that opened their doors in the first four months of 2017 reached almost 900, this number is expected to rise after the General Election, according to ClearlyPR
2017 has already proven to be yet another good year for the Recruitment sector even after only five or so months.............................................................................................................Read More
Comparing the estimates for type of employment for the 3 months to January 2017 with those for a year earlier, self-employed people increased by 148,000 to 4.80 million (15.1% of all people in work) as per the latest ONS statistical bulletin
Estimates from the Labour Force Survey show that, between August to October 2016 and the 3 months to January 2017, the number of people in work increased, the number of unemployed people fell, and the number of people.............................................................................................................Read More
UK employers still report optimistic hiring intentions for the April-June time frame with a seasonally adjusted Net Employment Outlook of +5%.
In the ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey, we ask over 2,119 UK employers if they plan to increase or decrease the number of people in their workforces during the next quarter..............................................................................................................Read More
Spring Budget 2017: The main rate of National Insurance contributions (NICs) for the self-employed will increase.
Growth in the UK economy picked up through 2016. Employment has reached a record high of 31.8 million people. The Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) now forecasts that the UK economy will grow by 2% in 2017.............................................................................................................Read More
Overall, demand for staff rose at the quickest rate in one-and-a-half years, with both permanent and temporary workers seeing faster increases as per the latest “Markit/REC Report on Jobs”.
The Markit/REC Report on Jobs – published today – provides the most comprehensive guide to the UK labour market, drawing on original survey data provided by recruitment consultancies.............................................................................................................Read More
An increase to two million freelancers in UK – a 43% growth since 2008, according to new research published by IPSE named “Exploring the UK Freelance Workforce in 2016
Freelancers’ contribution to the UK economy soared to £119 billion in 2016, an increase from £109 billion in 2015, according to new research published by IPSE, the Association of Independent Professionals and the Self Employed............................................................................................................Read More
Nearly 60% of the growth in self-employment since 2009 has been in high-skilled, higher-paying ‘privileged’ sectors, despite them making up just 40% of the self-employed as per the analysis by Resolution Foundation.
This Resolution Foundation analysis looks at the recent growth in self-employment. It focuses on: the sectoral make-up of the UK’s 5 million self-employed workers............................................................................................................Read More
Government advertising campaign launches, to raise lowest paid workers’ knowledge of their rights ahead of the National Minimum and National Living Wage rates rise on 1 April.
The national advertising campaign - which will be carried on public transport, in shopping centres and other public places - is being rolled out ahead of the Government’s National Minimum and National Living Wage rates rising on 1 April............................................................................................................Read More
Aviation contractors earn 22% more than permanent employees, reveals Carbon60 in its first ever aviation salary survey.
Aviation Job Search which is based on responses from over 2,000 aviation professionals across the world...........................................................................................................Read More
Latest News
- Twenty-two per cent of employers who hire temporary agency workers now plan to increase headcount over the next four to 12 months, according to the latest JobsOutlook survey by the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC).
- The number of self-employed mothers has doubled in the last 10 years, as per the report 'Exploring the rise of self-employment in the modern economy', compiled by Kingston University and IPSE
- The government is seeking views on extending the current tax relief to support self-employed people and employees when they fund their own training as per the Spring Statement 2018.
