Contractor Corner
Essential advice for a first time contractor
Posted on 30 May 2017 in Contractor Corner
4 ways to make your first contracting assignment a success.
How to job hunt when you can’t yet leave your current contract assignment
Posted on 28 April 2017 in Contractor Corner
Your job search may be taking a back-seat until you can start applying, but here are three ways to be proactive now which will help you to land a new role much faster when the time is right.
How to stand out in a competitive market
Posted on 30 March 2017 in Contractor Corner
Three ways to get employers' attention in a competitive job market.
Navigating the new world | Preparing for project changes
Posted on 26 January 2017 in Contractor Corner
You've returned to your well-established project after the holidays only to find that things have changed dramatically in the time you have been away. It's important for us all to be ready to adapt to – and embrace – any changes that may occur. In this article, we look at four ways to help you navigate and prepare for project changes.
Want the best from contractors? Include them in the onboarding process
Posted on 28 November 2016 in Contractor Corner
While a comprehensive onboarding program is the norm for many full time positions, few organisations extend this induction process to their temporary or contingent workforce. Not integrating contractors into operations and company culture can cause unnecessary delays and, in some cases, compromise the overall success of a project’s execution.
Full-time employee or independent contractor? Factors to consider
Posted on 29 September 2016 in Contractor Corner
In today’s fast-paced world, firms need to learn quickly and be prepared to change rapidly. In many cases, organisations rely on flexing their permanent workforce with contractors to provide a fresh pair of eyes and drive innovation within the organisation to help them to meet these requirements. This is creating a wave of attractive job opportunities, and not just for career-contractors who like going from project-to-project.