Graham Shove, Specialist Accountant at Comptex Ltd [www.competex.co.uk] discusses how the Budget and other recent pieces of legislation could potentially affect interim managers. Read more...
It is no secret that the current economic climate is creating a crowded interim marketplace, with competition for assignments at an all-time high and many interims struggling to secure work. It’s a common cliché to cite the advantages of looking for Read more...
Joanna Thornton, a consultant in our Local Government practice, discusses how the market has changed since the recession began and reveals her post-election predictions for the interim market. Read more...
An organisation representing interim management and the freelance sector has accused Alistair Darling of delivering a political speech rather than a serious announcement about how to tackle the problems of the economy. Read more...
A new survey by an organisation representing payroll professionals and interims offering payroll services has found that half of all employees feel they are paid less than they are worth. Read more...
Business leaders say they expect the economic recovery in the UK to remain sluggish during 2010, and will not pick up much pace until the middle of next year Read more...
Interims and other temporary staff could play a vital role in helping the NHS cope with a staffing crisis it has been claimed. Read more...
New figures that show a further decrease in unemployment have been welcomed by an organisation that represents agencies that find work for people working in interim management. Read more...
Freelance consultants, contractors and interim managers could play a vital role in the UK's future economic growth. Read more...
Business leaders are calling on the government to start cutting public services as soon as possible in an effort to reduce the budget deficit. Read more...
February 2010 has seen the strongest growth in the jobs market since July 2007, according to the latest Report on Jobs published by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) and KPMG. Read more...
Women working as interim managers earned on average 7% less than their male colleagues in the six months from July to December 2009, according new research. Read more...
The PCG, which represents freelancers, interim managers, contractors and consultants, has been invited to join the CBI's Trade Association Council. Read more...
Short-term cuts in public expenditure could cause irreparable damage to the delivery of frontline services, according to the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC). Read more...
Business leaders are calling for reform to the public procurement process, whichever party wins the next general election. Read more...
The rich talent pool amongst the UK's 1.4 million interims and freelance workers is to be highlighted in a new national advertising campaign. Read more...
The latest unemployment figures show a fall of 3,000 in the number of people currently out of work but the job market remains fragile according to the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC). Read more...
A new report on jobs reveals that that there has been a further increase in permanent and interim appointments in January. Read more...
There could be difficult times ahead for interim managers working in the IT sector with new figures suggesting technology recruitment in the public sector will suffer a sharp decline in 2010 as budgets are squeezed. Read more...
Organisations representing interim managers and other freelance professionals have welcomed Conservative Party plans to reform the controversial IR35 tax system Read more...
A landmark case in the High Court allowing HM Revenue and Customs to levy taxes retrospectively has prompted concern from an organisation that represents many interim managers. Read more...
An organisation representing interim managers and other freelance professionals is calling on Government and policy framers to take a fresh approach to freelancing at the start of a new decade. Read more...
New figures showing a slight improvement in the UK economy could further boost employer confidence and accelerate the already increasing demand for interim managers as well as other temporary and permanent staff. Read more...
The Institute of Business Consulting (IBC) is working with the Government to help small management consultancy and interim management agencies to raise their profile in the public sector and bid for new contracts. Read more...
A new survey has been launched in an effort to find the best possible regulatory system for the recruitment industry. Read more...
Despite the difficult economic conditions, businesses are still doing their best to spread a little Christmas cheer. Read more...
Interim managers will be pleased to learn that business leaders are predicting the UK economy will exit the recession in the fourth quarter of 2009. Read more...
A Senior figure in the recruitment industry has urged the Government to ensure that forthcoming regulation and spending cuts do not hit the fragile recovery in the jobs market. Read more...
Outplacement consultants are being invited to a free event aimed at helping them to understand the benefits of interim management as a career, so that they can better inform their candidates. Read more...
HR and payroll professionals, together with interim managers working in this sector, are being invited to take part in a two and a half day residential training event in March next year. Read more...
The Chancellor's pr-budget report has been met with a lukewarm response from interim managers and organisations representing the agencies that employ many of them. Read more...
The availability of interim managers and other highly skilled flexible workers is a major asset for UK Plc says Kevin Green, Chief Executive of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC). Read more...
Capita Interim Management has achieved the highest rating in a recent poll carried out by LinkedIn member group, Interim Management Jobs.net. The survey asked over 400 interim managers to rate the interim recruiters that they had previously dealt wit Read more...
An organisation that represents interim managers and other freelance professionals has unveiled a new identity following a year-long brand review process. From December the Professional Contractors Group will be known as PCG, the voice of freelanci Read more...
The recession will reshape business behaviour well into the next decade according to an organization representing UK business leaders. Read more...
An organisation that represents interim managers and other freelance professionals has unveiled a new identity following a year-long brand review process. From December the Professional Contractors Group will be known as PCG, the voice of freelanci Read more...
The recession will reshape business behaviour well into the next decade according to an organization representing UK business leaders. Read more...
Many interim managers who work in the IT sector could be giving up their Christmas dinner for a day at work, according to a recent report. Read more...
Although employers are keeping a tight rein on pay, recruitment freezes are starting to thaw. Read more...
Safeguarding jobs and tackling youth unemployment must remain the Government's number one priority according to an organisation that represents recruiters of interim managers. Read more...
New research suggests that interim management recruitment levels are likely to rise over the coming months as businesses seek out expert advice to help them outsource operations. Read more...
Women are increasingly choosing to build careers as interim managers or freelance consultants according to a recent report by a business support organisation and a leading cosmetics company. Read more...
Company directors are still feeling the effects of the ongoing recession according to a new report into executive pay. Read more...
Demand for interim managers and full time workers is growing according to a new report that shows the UK jobs market is on the road to recovery. Read more...
Social media such as Twitter will become increasingly important for recruitment agencies wanting to contact interim managers and other candidates. Read more...
Interim managers and other freelance professionals have expressed concern following newspaper reports that tax inspectors are planning to clamp down on people before they break the law. Read more...
Interim managers and other freelance professionals are being asked for their views on a wide range of issues ahead of a special day that will help celebrate their contribution to the UK economy. Read more...
Business leaders are calling on the Chancellor to ensure his Pre-Budget Report delivers a credible plan for balancing the public finances by 2015-16, two years earlier than planned. Read more...
Interim managers are being invited to log onto a special webcast on November 23 to mark National Freelancers Day. Read more...
A new report reveals good news for interim manages with figures suggesting a slight increase in both permanent and temporary staff employment during September. Read more...