IR35
IR35 case law compendium: famous faces who lost to HMRC
And how IT job board users can avoid the same fate as four celebrity limited company workers. 5 min
IT and tech news and guides
IR35
IT market trends
Top pay for contract network engineers in 2025 be like…
The best rates as a freelance, temporary or contract network engineer aren’t to be sniffed at. 6 min
IT Career Advice
'Why do you want this IT job?' Best reply at interview be like…
How full-timers and freelancers should answer an age-old tech job query 'without selling your soul to the interview devil.' 7 min
IT Career Advice
5 tips for landing your next IT job
Tried and tested ways to secure a tech job online – shared with Free-Work by an IT recruiter with 20 years’ experience. 5 min
IR35
How outside IR35 appeals, and what outside IR35 looks like
Why limited company contractors shun ‘inside IR35,’ plus top tips if a ‘client’ starts acting like your ‘employer.’ 5 min
IT Career Advice
Is AI or ChatGPT okay to write your CV with?
Think again before using AI to write your CV from scratch, but there’s value in a ‘skills gap analysis.’ 6 min
IT news
The Countdown is on: Just 4 Weeks Until TechEx Global 2025!
London will host one of the year’s most anticipated tech events as TechEx Global 2025 returns to Olympia on 5-6 February. 3 min
IT Career Advice
How techies can move from private to public sector in 2025
Leap29 says IT job board users can use their past commercial projects to connect to a future in public service in just five steps. 6 min
IT Training
What IT training courses will be hot in 2025, as AI evolves?
Revealed: The crop of certifications that fit best (for now at least) with an underway evolution in Artificial Intelligence. 7 min
IT Career Advice
Best paying freelance tech project manager jobs in 2025 be like…
How much project management skills will fetch next year, pending six factors returning day rates ranging from £400 to £850-plus. 5 min
Contracting
The secret productivity hacks IT contractors are missing
ChatGPT, Signal, Pivot Tables and Firewalla. And of course the ‘digital Swiss Army knife for contractors.’ Could you do with sharpening up? 5 min
IT news
TechEx 2025 is returning to London!
7000+ tech professionals will join together to explore the latest technology advancements from over 150 exhibitors and 200 speakers. 3 min
IT Training
Best data engineer/scientist/analyst certifications of 2025
Firebrand Training previews for Free-Work next year’s five top certifications as a data professional. 6 min
IT Skills
The top 10 IT & tech skills to learn for 2025
To stay competitive in the job market, it's crucial to keep up with the latest trends and acquire the most in-demand skills. In this article, we'll guide you through the top 10 IT and tech skills essential for 2025. 6 min
IT Career Advice
The top 10 IT & tech jobs for 2025
Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting your career, understanding the most in-demand jobs in the tech industry can help you stay competitive in the IT & tech job market. 5 min
IT market trends
How much can freelance programme managers earn in IT?
Rates top out at £1,200, but your own take-home hinges on sector, complexity, location and crucially, IR35. 6 min
IT Career Advice
How can I build a portfolio of impactful projects within a corporate setting?
Building a portfolio as a software developer in a corporate setting is key to standing out. Showcase skills with side projects, open-source contributions, or personal work. 5 min