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Making sense of the UK’s jobs market: what does it mean for contractors and freelancers?
While scrolling through the latest Adzuna UK job market report, we're seeing a clear trend: job vacancies are on the decline. January 2025's figures, dipping to the lowest since 2021, represent a shift in hiring practices. The future trend…
The moral dilemma: freelancers seeking work at Meta amid recent controversial “low…
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Meta, the tech giant with a $1.86 trillion market cap behind platform brands including Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, has served a wave of layoffs that has rattled the nerves of tech talent the world over.
These…
UK braces for mass redundancies in coming weeks: How can freelancers prepare?
James Cockett, CIPD Senior Labour Market Economist, said one in four (25%) employers are planning to make redundancies in the three months to March 2025, another record high outside of 2020 when the COVID pandemic struck the UK economy. We…
UK’s AI ambition: unleash the freelancers & ditch IR35?
If the UK wants to carve a space in the AI revolution it needs all industries and freelancers on board (and IR35 isn’t helping).
All the headlines about AI investment during this week’s AI Paris Summit would have the general population…
Will the Serco UK Defence Recruitment Contract Actually Create British Jobs?
The recent award of the UK Armed Forces Recruitment Service (AFRS) contract to a Serco-led team has got people talking, not just about how we'll recruit soldiers in the future, but also what it means for jobs here in the UK.
While…
Microsoft Azure’s growing pains spell golden opportunity for contractors
Microsoft Azure hiring spree around the corner: roles in sales, infrastructure, and support
Microsoft's latest earnings report reveals a mixed bag for its Azure cloud computing platform. While revenue continues to climb, cracks are…
The unexpected future of freelancing: Why the most in-demand jobs of 2030 might surprise you
While you might be picturing a future world dominated by AI, cybersecurity, and robotics, the reality is that the most in-demand jobs of 2030 might be more familiar than you think. The future of work is looking surprisingly… human.
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Hiring potential of world’s most profitable companies
Which industries offer the most fertile ground for freelancers? A new report ranking the world's 50 most profitable companies provides some clues.
While profitability doesn't guarantee freelancer opportunities, it often signals growth…
Report says freelancers cost more than employees: if so, are you charging what you’re worth?
A recent study by Capital on Tap, "The Cost of Hiring Freelancers Vs Employees," has revealed a surprising trend: freelancers are often more expensive than full-time employees across many roles. This challenges the common assumption that…
Cloud computing firms primed for hiring boom in 2025
Washington's civilian departments are projected to spend nearly $8.3 billion on cloud transition in fiscal year 2025, it has been reported by Clearance Jobs. This represents a significant increase from the previous year and presents a…