Contractors

Growth Planning

What are the benefits of hiring a contractor?

In a tightening jobs market, where people with specialist skills are sought after, hiring a contractor as opposed to taking on full-time staff could be the answer

Alternative Finance for Business

Personalised IT recruitment firm breaks crowdfunding target

The platform has signed up Marks & Spencer, Reed and Adecco to its service since August 2017.

Opinion

Utilising a take home pay calculator as a contractor

If you’ve just started out as a contractor then understanding the ins and outs may take some time to get used to.

Human Resources

How to attract top-class tech contractors

Robert Half's Neil Owen explains what organisations can do to recruit contract employees that can form the backbone of digital transformation projects.

Human Resources

Does it make financial sense to hire an IT contractor?

Finding the right person for the right job, regardless of whether you need an employee or a contractor, is a task that all IT managers will face during their career.

News

Civica buys NHS contractor

The UK subsidiary of Civica, which provides IT systems and business process services primarily for the public sector, has acquired PSCAL for an undisclosed amount.

News

Government contractor acquired by Staffline

Staffline, which provides recruitment and outsourcing to industry nationwide, has acquired Midlands-based Fourstar Employment & Skills in a purchase worth £3 million.

6 top phishing simulators for training employees in 2026

Explore six top phishing simulation solutions to boost security awareness, reduce human risk, and train your team to spot real-world cyber threats effectively

Partner content

Why upgrading your tech regularly will help your business grow

To run an optimal business, you must have optimal tech. We explain why you must upgrade your business technology on a regular basis

Accounting and Finance Software

Desktop vs cloud accounting: What to consider

What are the key differences between desktop and cloud accounting software, and what should you consider when it comes to choosing a solution for your business