IT Skills
Top 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 and tech news and guides
IT Skills
IT market trends
Five 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 news
Microsoft 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
IR35
What is the IR35 offset for contractors?
Quick explainer on IR35 set-off legislation, finally in force to prevent HMRC 'double-taxing.' 4 min
Freelancer Finances
Capital Gains Tax (CGT) guide for contractors
Everything you need to know about ‘CGT’ if you’re ‘LTD’ -- and then some. 8 min
Contractor Finances
A 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 Freelancing
Navigating 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
Contracting
Five 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 Freelancing
Three 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
Opinion
IT 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 trends
Applying 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 Skills
How 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
IT news
Understanding New UK IoT Security Laws for IT Professionals
Cybersecurity and product security are paramount considerations for IT professionals. 3 min
IT Skills
Top 5 remote tech jobs for IT contractors
Remote jobs in technology are a reality which covid accelerated and isn’t going to get reset, at least not by forward-thinking companies -- Leap29. 6 min
IT Skills
App developer or software developer? Here’s the key skills, career paths, and current demand
Difference between app development and software development -- explained to Free-Work by Computer Futures, plus handy starter tips. 3 min
Guide to Freelancing
Leveraging creativity to build your freelance brand
As a freelancer, your personal brand is your most valuable asset. By developing a unique creative approach to your work, you can transform your technical skills into competitive advantage and create a visual identity that brings your brand personality to life. 3 min
Freelancer News
Government told silence would be better than its 'nothing' update on contractor umbrella company regulation
‘Thin,’ ‘feeble,’ and ‘leaving contractors exposed’ -- experts aren’t holding back to Free-Work about the government dragging its feet on regulating umbrellas. 4 min