Okay, there are no cold hard facts to back this last one up but we probably still think it’s true, especially if your life has less office politics, a better work life balance and you generally enjoy your work more. According to over 1,000 contractors who completed SJD’s biannual...

The UK’s demand for a flexible workforce remains strong, according to new evidence from the Recruitment & Employment Confederation’s (REC) latest JobsOutlook survey, a monthly poll of employer hiring intentions. The research confirms that, despite fears at the time, the introduction of Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) in October 2011...

At the recent Youth Enterprise Live show groups of young adults heard some strong advice about what it will take for British companies and British workers to succeed in the workplace of the future. Dr Carl Rohde, an eminent futurologist, warned that hard work and competitive prices alone won’t...

Whether you consider yourself a Contractor, Freelancer, Consultant or Interim, Wednesday 21st November celebrates National Freelancers Day. Now in its fourth year, this once a year event acknowledges the massive contribution of flexible workers to the UK economy. Sponsored by the Professional Contractors Group (PCG) considered ‘the voice of...

Private sector employers are predicting a 2.5% pay award over the next year, according to pay specialists XpertHR. Based on a survey of predicted pay awards for 343 groups of employees in the private sector, findings include: The median (midpoint in the range of values) pay increase in 2013...