Citigroup’s move to significantly reduce its reliance on external IT contractors could be cause for concern for contractors who have built their portfolio in the banking industry In an internal presentation by Tim Ryan, Citigroup’s head of technology, staff were informed that the bank intends to decrease its reliance on external IT contractors, reducing their […]

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James Cockett, CIPD Senior Labour Market Economist, said one in four (25%) employers are planning to make redundancies in the three months to March 2025, another record high outside of 2020 when the COVID pandemic struck the UK economy. We examine the implications for the economy and how freelancers can best prepare for the coming […]

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Research from Totaljobs paints a concerning picture for job seekers in the UK The study reveals that people from Gen Z (1997-2012) submit an average of 24 job applications before securing a role—twice the number of Gen X (1965-1980) and Baby Boomers (1946-1964). This disparity raises critical questions about the prevalence of age bias in […]

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