For some, it can be a big leap to move from a permanent job into a contract role and adapt to the contractor lifestyle. This may explain why increasingly, those with permanent jobs are ‘testing the water’ by doing contract … Continue reading
On Wednesday it was National Freelancers Day, a day to celebrate you, the contractor, did you know? The fourth of its kind, the day is growing year on year. Created by the PCG, the day aims to celebrate everything that … Continue reading
Independent Contractor Services (ICS) are celebrating 10 years of working within the contractor marketplace. To celebrate this, we have compiled a short survey about contracting and would like you to take part. Please click here. Over these past 10 years, … Continue reading
After maternity leave, new mothers are left with a decision as to whether they wish to return to work and on what basis, full time or part time. They have to balance this decision on their childcare options. For some … Continue reading
The IT sector is one industry still dominated by men and Steph Goodman, a guest blogger on Women In Technology seeks to find out why. First, she looks at whether there isn’t simply enough opportunity for women to move into … Continue reading
At Independent Contractor Services (ICS), we may offer accountancy and administration services to contractors throughout the marketplace, but we are also interested in finding out why you chose to become a contractor. National Freelancers Day this year wants to highlight … Continue reading
Workers in permanent positions are increasingly recognising the benefits of contracting. Workers want to enjoy the enhanced flexibility that contractors and freelancers do. A report suggests that permanent workers are becoming increasingly disillusioned with office-based roles and want to the … Continue reading
An article by Computerworld highlighted that whilst many IT professionals are still looking for work, many have overlooked IT contracting. It can be a solid alternative to permanent positions. Computerworld comments that contract positions will be among the first to … Continue reading
There are many benefits to contracting, one of which being the flexibility to choose what projects you take on and how many hours you work. Recruiter today revealed that a poll concluded that women interview better but barriers to the … Continue reading
Contractors have always commented that one of the reasons why they chose to become a contractor was the flexibility it provides as well as the financial benefits. It has been widely publicised today, that many fathers believe flexible working can … Continue reading
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