Key Information Document (KID) – guide for umbrella contractors
All umbrella workers should receive a Key Information Document (KID) from their recruitment agency before starting a new contract.
What recruiters want to see on an IT contractor’s CV
Clients and agents need to recruit people who can join a project and get on with the job from day one. Accordingly, contractors' CVs need to be to-the-point and accessible.
Become an IT contractor – 10 things you need to know
If you want to become and IT contractor, here are some expert tips to help you get started. Updated for 2025.
Stagnant job market and IR35 remain key concerns for contractors
New research from a leading contractor accountancy firm shows that IR35 remains a critical concern for contractors, alongside securing new contract work in a difficult jobs market. The latest Contractor…
A guide to negotiating rates – before a new contract and at renewal
We look at the steps you need to take before a new contract rate negotiation and at the extension renewal stage - with very useful advice from a recruiter.
Guide to timesheets, invoicing and payments for contractors
We look at how contractor timesheets are recorded, how your recruitment agency is invoiced, and how the payment process works for both limited and umbrella company contractors.
What are the Agency Workers Regulations (AWR)? Guide for contractors
The main aim of the Agency Workers Regulations is for temporary agency workers to be given the same basic working rights as other employees after 12 weeks.
How to negotiate your IT contract rate successfully
Negotiating your contract rate is a vital stage in your life as an IT contractor. In this guide, we look at the main factors which determine your bargaining power at any given time.
Contract rates – How much will you earn as an IT contractor?
How to work out what IT contract rate you can charge, and where to find average IT contract rate data online. It's harder to source than you'd think!
How many IT contractors are there in the UK currently?
From our experience of the contracting industry since 1998, we estimate that the total number of IT contractors is likely to be around the 100,000 mark.