Understand AI companies and their stock risks, dot-com parallels, and strategies for career stability in volatile markets Contrary to popular belief, AI companies aren’t printing money. The ‘cutting-edge’ label doesn’t shield them from the brutal realities of the market. Even those making the boldest AI bets are vulnerable to economic tremors. Some of you may […]

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OPINION Prime Minister Rishi Sunak sang the praises of small business owners in a speech this past week. He is pushing for more small business owners to hire apprentices and more funding for female-founded companies. Both policies are positive, but what if your business needs to fast track growth by hiring experienced freelancers? With IR35 […]

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Freelancer and startup numbers are likely to rise in 2023, even against the odds Following a spree of tech industry layoffs, tech talent is back in the jobs market. But those made redundant may be losing faith in the tech titans and be more compelled to turn to a promising freelance career or even join […]

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Which sectors and companies are hiring interims and why? Interim vacancies will continue to grow in 2022 as demand for flexible talent shows no signs of slowing down, according to new research from the Association of Professional Staffing Companies (APSCo), the recruitment sector’s trade association. According to data provided by business intelligence specialist Vacancysoft, the retail, consumer […]

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The courier business is booming and not just for those making the deliveries, but those serving the sector, such as the back-office software that makes the supply chain and delivery process tick over, such as Metapack, who is hiring. But if the courier sector’s reputation for poor worker conditions gets tarnished any more than it […]

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Amazon is on a hiring spree thanks to the growing customer demand of UK small and medium-sized enterprises, solopreneurs and sole traders scaling their businesses through the company’s online platform. Its newly appointed UK manager will be joining just before the festive season rush. Will he and the thousands of new recruits be up to […]

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