Business

Online workplace oDesk and consulting firm, Millennial Branding, have released the results of a new study, titled ‘Millennials and the Future of Work’ which examines perspectives on the future of work from 3,193 professionals worldwide.

The percentage of accountancy and finance contractors working in the public sector has increased to 51%, according to recent research by umbrella company, giant group.

With the influx of new project management contractors into the marketplace comes competition – real or perceived by both the experienced contractor and those trying contracting for the first time, writes Lindsay Scott.

The majority of the interim management provider community wants to remain in Europe because they believe being part of the union is good for business – that’s according to a new survey from the IMA.

Engineering contractors in the automotive sector are particularly positive about job opportunities over the next year, according to a survey by umbrella company, giant group.

The UK Government’s continued investment in infrastructure has boosted temporary employment levels across the engineering sector – according to the latest research by the Association of Professional Staffing Companies (APSCo).

SME’s are abandoning traditional marketing in favour of online and mobile channels - according to research released by commstech provider Pitney Bowes.

Just over a third of project managers working in the UK economy today are working on a freelance basis*. It has been a tough few years and 59% of them are anticipating no change in their day rates for 2013 writes Lindsay Scott.