
IT and tech news and guides

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The 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

10 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

What 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

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

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

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

What is the IR35 offset for contractors?
Quick explainer on IR35 set-off legislation, finally in force to prevent HMRC 'double-taxing.' 4 min

Capital Gains Tax (CGT) guide for contractors
Everything you need to know about ‘CGT’ if you’re ‘LTD’ -- and then some. 8 min

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Understanding New UK IoT Security Laws for IT Professionals
Cybersecurity and product security are paramount considerations for IT professionals. 3 min