12 Mar 2008
IT professionals are increasingly moving into freelance roles as rates increase to match demand for contractors, according to a survey by recruitment specialist Robert Walters.
Increased levels of project work have boosted demand for contractors, sparking the rate rises.
And in the financial services sector, freelance pay went up as companies fought for the best talent to support increases in company-wide projects.
A downturn in the rate of permanent hiring is likely for this year, but this will be accompanied by an increased use of contractors during the current economic uncertainty, according to the report.
Have your say on this article
Newsletters
Latest stories from Careers and Skills
Latest videos
You may also like
Careers and Skills jobs
Technology Patent Wars
Case studies from large organisations across all sectors
... And rich media, and flexible working, and peaks in traffic ...
Upcoming Events
Join us for this Computing web seminar, in which the Head of BI at the Co-operative Group Nick Colebourn will be explaining just how he reigned in the Group’s sprawling database estate and how significant savings were realised and data quality improved as a result.
Date: 31 May 2012
Time: 11:00 AM
Live June 13th 11:00am: Register now. During this web seminar we will be looking at the sorts of incidents that can bring data centres grinding to a halt and what can be done about them.
Date: 13 Jun 2012
Time: 11:00 am
Receive the latest jobs direct to your inbox
Are you being paid what you are worth?
