How to get a mortgage when self-employed – a quick-start guide
Words by Josh Hall All too often, self-employed people presume that they won’t be able to get a mortgage. But, while lenders have tightened their criteria in recent years, it’s definitely […]
The Supertemp Hiring Dilemma
Words by Rorie Devine, Business Zone The HR realm is loaded with binary options: hunters versus farmers, extroverts versus introverts, INTPs versus ISTPs on the Myers-Briggs scale — the list […]
Young women are bossing it in UK business start-ups
Words by Daniel Hunter, Fresh Business Thinking When it comes to starting a business, women under 35 appear to have the magic touch, as they are more likely to succeed […]
The rise of the gig economy – a guide to hiring interim managers
Words by Tim Boote on Realbusiness.co.uk The gig economy and interim management should not be confused. The gig economy has had much publicity recently, especially since the controversial Uber case in […]
Freelance or self-employed? Five ways to make your job secure
Words by Alice Weightman Everyone is talking about the gig economy, with recent research showing that between 20-30% of people in Europe and the US are now self-employed. While much of the […]
Most people want flexible working
Employees would rather work flexibly than have a salary increase, according to My Family Care’s research in partnership with global recruitment experts Hydrogen. The survey of 1,587 UK employees and […]
Why interim management is much less costly than you think
Many companies still have a mythological fear about choosing interim management professionals for their big change programmes. It is partly a concern about using an outsider on a temporary basis, […]
Is an interim career for me?
Source: Michaelpage.co.uk Working as an interim manager or a contractor has many benefits, but may not suit everyone. On the plus side, it can offer a varied, flexible and rewarding […]
3 important skills required of an interim executive
Words: Kate Scammell-Anderson, BIE Executive The life of an interim executive is unpredictable. As a result, it’s often exciting, with no two days the same. On the other hand, it can be […]
The career benefits of interim management
Source: Caitlin Weston, Momenta The interim industry has been growing steadily for a number of years, a trend that looks set to continue. The concept of interim management is becoming more […]