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Optionis, the parent group of professional umbrella employer Parasol and contractor accountant ClearSky, says January was its best month for sign-ups since mid-2013.
ClearSky beat its monthly target for new client registrations by 50 per cent, while the number of contractors joining Parasol was 12 per cent higher than expected.
Optionis managing director Derek Kelly believes improving economic conditions are fuelling an increase in contractor demand and assignment opportunities.
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“Many skilled professionals have decided the time is right to make the leap from traditional employment in pursuit of enhanced earning power, greater flexibility and an improved work/life balance.
“Meanwhile, experienced contractors are thriving in an assignment-rich environment, as organisations invest in their contingent workforce.”
Mr Kelly added that he expected the boom in contractor hiring to continue in the coming months, thanks in part to the looming general election.
He said: “The outcome of May’s election is anyone’s guess. It’s looking increasingly unlikely that any party will secure a majority, so it’s virtually impossible to predict the make-up and policies of the next Government.
“This uncertainty means many savvy organisations will delay permanent hiring until the dust settles, increasing their dependence on skilled, flexible workers in the meantime.”
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