IT and tech news and guides
IT Career AdviceThe top 10 industries with the highest-paid IT and tech jobs
IT jobs are amongst some of the best paid jobs in the world, due to their specialist skill set and high demand.5 min
IT Career AdviceDifferent IT and tech jobs within the aerospace industry
From 4th October to 10th October is World Space Week, a week dedicated to celebrating science and technology and their contribution to the betterment of the human condition.5 min
IT newsThe future of women in engineering
On the 23rd of June is International Women in Engineering Day (INWED), an annual event that raises awareness about the achievements of women in engineering and promotes gender diversity in the field.4 min
IT Career Advice10 ways tech employers can be more inclusive towards the LGBTQ+ community.
Every June people everywhere celebrate Pride Month, which is a celebration and recognition of the LGBTQ+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer) community.4 min
Guide to FreelancingWhat is the role of a limited company director?
A freelance techie's need-to-know on director duties, by law and in practice.4 min
IT SkillsTop IT contractor skills for 2024-25
Hot right now are 4 'hard' skills; 4 'soft' skills and also sought-after -- 4 roles which IT contractors will need a mix of all 8 to execute.4 min
IT market trendsFive soft skills IT contractors require in today’s (still) tough tech jobs market
Soft skills for temporary computer roles? There's at least five core elements Free-Work readers must not be without – VIQU.9 min
IT newsMicrosoft opens new AI hub in London, triggering ‘temporary disruption’ bound to benefit IT contractors
The world's largest software company points out to Free-Work its latest pool of tech vacancies, which shows its AI hiring spree is still to come.5 min
IR35What is the IR35 offset for contractors?
Quick explainer on IR35 set-off legislation, finally in force to prevent HMRC 'double-taxing.'4 min
Freelancer FinancesCapital Gains Tax (CGT) guide for contractors
Everything you need to know about 'CGT' if you're 'LTD' -- and then some.8 min
Contractor FinancesA contractor’s guide to maternity pay
Resolved: As an IT contractor who's also a mum-to-be, can I receive maternity pay?7 min
Guide to FreelancingNavigating the legal landscape of freelance job adverts in the UK tech sector
Revealed: What employers (and candidates) need to know so IT talent postings don't fall foul of the law.5 min
ContractingFive things to consider before becoming an IT contractor
What tech recruiter Randstad Digital recommends that users of Free-Work weigh up, to decide if IT contracting is the way forward.5 min
Guide to FreelancingThree marketing must-dos as an IT contractor in 2024-25
A trio of branding hacks for freelancers in the tech space, exclusively for Free-Work by CV and work-winning expert Matt Craven.5 min
OpinionIT contractors using an umbrella company must be proactive -- because the government is choosing not to be
To fight against the umbrella market's 'bad actors,' don't do what ministers are doing and that's put off until tomorrow what you can do today.6 min
IT market trendsApplying for a tech job online: a playbook on freelance IT job adverts
How Free-Work users can spot everything from red flags to subtleties in employers' digital postings for talent.7 min
IT SkillsHow to Get a Job as a Software Developer in the UK: A Complete Guide
Software development is thriving in the United Kingdom, with numerous job opportunities for skilled professionals.6 min