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Be careful what you post on LinkedIn: fake job scammers could see you as an easy target
Fake job scams are on the rise and they are targeting individuals who you'd think would never fall for a scam. Here's what to look out for and how to protect yourself
According to a recent report by the Associated Press (AP),…
Hiring freeze to continue in 2025: here’s how freelancers can secure payments and still thrive
The number of job vacancies has been sliding in the last quarter, which could mean a recession is heading our way. While freelancers could be in higher demand other challenges could arise when companies are pinching their pennies. Here we…
Are Recruitment Agencies Worth the Cost? LinkedIn Post Ignites Debate
A LinkedIn post by Chris Dunsdon, Director at Parkwood Care, has sparked a heated discussion within the recruitment sector about the value and cost-effectiveness of recruitment agencies. Dunsdon, whose non-profit provides residential care…
2025: skills and challenges outlook for IT contractors
The year 2025 promises to be filled with both exciting opportunities and critical challenges for IT specialists, according to musings of Rob Batters, Director of Technical and Managed Services at IT consultancy Northdoor PLC. We consider…
Warning: hiring managers are low balling contractors
The UK's freelance community is facing a potential slowdown in hiring opportunities in the last weeks of 2024 as businesses grapple with economic challenges and re-evaluate their growth strategies. This concerning trend was highlighted by…
Freelancer recruitment set to take off in 2025
The hiring drought that many freelancers and contractor sector recruitment agencies have been feeling this year could soon change all thanks to Rachel Reeves' tax-heavy budget. Could better days be on the horizon for freelancers in 2025?
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Need a cash injection before the end of the year?
Latest client data shows which traditional skills are in demand in the run-up to the holiday season
As 2024 draws to a close, many of us are seeking ways to bolster our earnings before the year is out. The good news is, the Fiverr…
Why advertising legend Jon Williams is putting 100% of his faith in freelancers to build his…
The Freelance Informer speaks with Jon Williams, a man of many advertising industry-firsts, about why he has placed freelancers at the heart of his latest venture
Advertising agencies can afford to mess up, frankly, and still get paid.…
Umbrella companies will no longer be “legally” responsible for operating PAYE payments
The UK government has announced a major shake-up of the temporary labour market, aiming to tackle widespread tax avoidance within the umbrella company sector and improve conditions for workers.
Legislation will be introduced that will…
Half of small businesses want to hire freelancers. Here’s how freelancers can win their business
Some 900,000 new small businesses launched in the UK in 2023. The good news is over half (53%) of them are looking to hire on a contractor or freelance basis, according to a new survey by 1st Formations.
While this is promising, there…