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Average pay was up by 4.3 per cent in the private sector between October-December 2021 including bonuses – that’s a good sign, but pay rises aren’t matching 2022 inflation. Freelancers are feeling squeezed Freelancers must know their…

The extra bank holiday observing the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II could adversely affect self-employed parents and workers on zero-hours contracts, HR Magazine has reported. That's why it is important for these groups to organise "free"…

The following case is a tragic lesson to all small business owners and those that work for them to carry out risk assessments. No one ever thinks the unthinkable will happen until it does. Two companies and two people have been…

Startups are exciting places to excel in experience and skill sets. But when the global economy tightens its belt, startups can be among the first to make redundancies. They can also unexpectedly experience growth. We look at which sectors…

For those freelancers that rely solely on a recruitment agency and an umbrella company to bag new projects or fixed contract jobs, you might want to up your game and make your portfolio more accessible to agencies and prospective clients.…

The Freelance Informer sends its most heartfelt sympathies to the Royal Family, their staff and long-life friends on news of the death of Her Majesty The Queen. It is a time of great sadness and reflection shared by many nations and…

Care is needed when advertising flexible working patterns in job roles Many of us have heard of catfishing whereby someone deceptively creates a false identity to lure people on a social networking service, usually targeting a specific…

A UK 4-day week study is showing lasting positive effects on worker productivity and wellbeing. How are people spending their "free day" and what impact has it had on their life so far? Plus tips on how freelancers can arrange their…

How will interest rate rises impact my monthly mortgage payments? This is what all home-owning or soon-to-be homeowners should be asking themselves, especially if they have fluctuating incomes. Higher interest rates will start to feed…

Buying a property is probably one if not the, largest financial commitment you will make. So, what should you do if you are in the market to buy a swish newbuild property and developers are breathing down your neck to exchange contracts?…