Recruitment

The recently introduced Employment Rights Bill promises significant changes to the UK's staffing environment, but for the self-employed, the path forward remains shrouded in uncertainty While the bill aims to bolster worker protections…

Toptal's post-acquisition layoffs raise questions about the security of traditional employment vs. freelancing Toptal, a platform known for connecting businesses with freelance talent, has laid off 70% of its engineering team. This news…

Freelance strategist Matthew Knight, who has worked with brands such as LEGO and Google, is leading a movement for salary transparency. He argues that knowing the pay upfront benefits freelancers and the companies hiring them. We also…

SPECIAL REPORT You have to shake things up on your CV and portfolio to land the freelance assignments you want. This report reveals how to future-proof your CV and portfolio, master interview techniques, and confidently transition into…

The latest employment figures highlight a shifting trend, calling for updates to the workforce rulebook to address the inevitable factor we all face: ageing Ageing is the great equaliser in the workplace. That may sound like an oxymoron…

Recruitment agencies and contractors alike are bracing themselves as the new government's Budget proposals loom large, with potential changes that could drastically alter the recruitment landscape. Mary Maguire, Managing Director at…

As a fixed-term contractor, you might someday face dismissal and re-engagement (commonly known as "fire and rehire") if your employer seeks to change your terms and conditions of employment. This practice often arises when an employer…

Several UK recruitment bodies, including the Association of Labour Providers (ALP), Association of Professional Staffing Companies (APSCo), Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC), and The Employment Agents Movement (TEAM), have…

This week's labour market data paints a picture of economic resilience and potential prosperity. With unemployment (4.1%) at its lowest since January, and real wage growth strong at 1.8%, the UK is witnessing a "Goldilocks" scenario as…

One freelancer shares their experience of signing up with one of Europe's largest freelance platforms but says the application process can be biased for those not proficient in Search Engine Optimisation The freelance platform Malt, is…