While the economic impact of coronavirus is forcing many companies to lay off staff, this week shows hiring demand rising in sectors such as construction and energy. With the Chancellor carrying forward his summer statement pledge to create green homes, £1.3bn of investment was confirmed on the 4th August by housing secretary Robert Jenrick.…
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The accelerated digital transformation post-lockdown has put tech IT skills at the forefront of change. With hybrid working arrangements expected well into the future and the movement of businesses online, IT remains the dominant area of all agency hiring. Organisations across nearly all sectors are looking to technology to help them restructure, with TechUK’s deputy chief executive, Antony Walker, commenting: “We’ve seen two years of digital transformation happening in the space of two weeks.”…
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Lockdown has delivered unusual environmental benefits and the calls for a green Covid-19 recovery have been gathering steam. Last week, Rishi Sunak announced the ‘green homes scheme’ in his Summer Economic Statement, which aims to make homes more energy efficient, while also creating thousands more jobs in the construction sector.…
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There’s been a lot of talk in recent times about ‘upskilling’, but post-Covid, there’s a new buzz term in town. ‘Skills Recycling’ is the fastest and most economically efficient way to plug gaps in the market, while also getting people back to work and utilising their expertise.…
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The Chancellor’s Summer Economic statement delivered on the 8th July acknowledged tough times for businesses as 100,000 more firms reported decreasing turnover compared with the previous quarter. However, along with £30bn of initiatives to get people back to work and create new jobs, there’s some evidence that the hiring market is showing early signs of recovery.…
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As businesses feel their way foreword after the pandemic, many are turning to contingency staff to plug essential skills gaps while they restructure their operations. The uncertainty of the marketplace, particularly with the Brexit transition period ending by January, means that businesses will require access to temporary talent without committing to long term costs.…
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It’s possibly the most important question to ask when considering contracting, but there is no simple answer to ‘How much can I make as a contractor?’
There are various reasons for this. The contractor’s role and therefore their contractor rates will be determined by the sector as well as skill set and experience.…
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