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Why are a growing number of IT specialists opting to work on a contract basis?

There looks set to be a surge in IT professionals opting to become contractors, as it has been revealed that a growing number of specialists in the field are choosing to work for themselves.

Mon 5th Jan, 2015 | Kerry Hull

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How could the skills shortage be prevented?

A new report has highlighted a significant skills shortage in the UK's infrastructure industry, but could highly qualified contractors be set to benefit?

Fri 28th Nov, 2014 | Kerry Hull

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New £10m fund launched to help UK businesses plug engineering skills gap

The government is to unlock £10 million of new funding in a bid to help UK employers solve a growing skills crisis.

Mon 24th Nov, 2014 | Kerry Hull

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Northern financial services jobs on the up

Financial services employers are increasingly leaving London and setting up bases in the north of England, creating thousands of new jobs in the process

Thu 20th Nov, 2014 | Kerry Hull

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4 reasons why Facebook is essential for recruiters

Here we outline 5 reasons why Facebook Ads can be an ideal tool for recruiters.

Tue 28th Oct, 2014 | Michelle Derungs

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Is the UK prepared for the increase in engineering vacancies?

How prepared is the UK's workforce for the increase in advertised engineering vacancies?

Fri 17th Oct, 2014 | Kerry Hull

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What is behind the record fall in youth unemployment?

What might be behind the significant decrease in youth unemployment?

Tue 14th Oct, 2014 | Kerry Hull

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Does a person's background matter when it comes to being successful at work?

With so many conflicting arguments for the importance of a person's background when it comes to applying for a job, does it actually matter?

Tue 23rd Sep, 2014 | Ashley Olliver

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Demand for unique skills has created ‘Super Contractors’

Von Essen, a Global Management consultancy group, has recently identified an elite segment of contractors possessing highly sought after skills, earning them up to, or in some instances, more than £1,500 per day. They have been dubbed ‘Super Contractors’.

Mon 4th Aug, 2014 | Michelle Derungs

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7 reasons why LinkedIn will be a top tool for recruiters in the future

Here are the top 7 reasons why LinkedIn looks set to become the number one tool for recruiters…

Wed 11th Jun, 2014 | Michelle Derungs

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What’s new with PayStream

We have seen a marked increase in contractor numbers over the last 12 months and the growth is set to continue...

Wed 28th May, 2014 | Paul Malley

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PayStream’s Opinion – HMRC Guidance for Onshore Employment Intermediaries May 2014

Recently published guidance and information for agencies, contractors and other interested parties which notes HMRC’s interpretation of the new Onshore Employment Intermediaries legislation which came into effect on 6 April 2014...

Wed 28th May, 2014 | Julian Ball