Lunam et solem Sep 2nd, 2015 Contracting: the answer to beating the back to school blues? This week, many children will be returning to school and parents will be back to making packed lunches and battling… September 2nd, 2015 Aug 26th, 2015 Make the most out of your bank holiday weekend As most of you are probably aware, this weekend is a bank holiday and will be the last one until… August 26th, 2015 Aug 24th, 2015 Compliance headache creates goldmine for contractors Libor, PPI, the global financial crisis. These scandals go some way to show why the reputation of the banking industry… August 24th, 2015 Aug 21st, 2015 Continuous development: The key to contracting success? It seems like hardly a day goes by without some mention of the lack of access to niche skills that… August 21st, 2015 Aug 20th, 2015 How to deal with difficult clients As you progress through your contracting career, the vast majority of clients you work with will be cooperative and supportive.… August 20th, 2015 Aug 17th, 2015 Parasol features on BBC Radio 4’s “The New Workplace” programme If you tuned in to BBC Radio 4 on Saturday evening, you may have heard a familiar name pop up.… August 17th, 2015 Aug 14th, 2015 Are contractors the answer to the talent crisis? UK companies have long been suffering from skill shortages and the headache seems to be continuing, with knowledge gaps still… August 14th, 2015 Aug 13th, 2015 What to consider before accepting a contract Securing a contract is all well and good, but before you agree to take on an assignment, it’s important to… August 13th, 2015 Aug 10th, 2015 3 signs you’re ready to be a contractor Like any decision, choosing to become a contractor is not one to go into lightly. However, by doing thorough research… August 10th, 2015 Aug 7th, 2015 The 4 stages of dealing with rejection Encountering your first rejection can be disappointing, disheartening and may even make you question your ability to be a successful… August 7th, 2015