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Fiverr shifts to hourly freelance hiring platform
Fiverr introduces hourly rates, a profession catalogue, and AI search tools. We weigh up the pros and cons for freelancers
Fiverr, the freelance services platform, has introduces several features aimed at attracting businesses seeking…
Freelancers could help solve UK’s £94bn skills crisis but IR35 is putting a stop to it
A survey by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) reveals a worsening recruitment crisis in the UK and IR35 could be at the heart of it
The survey of over 4,700 businesses found that 74% reported recruitment difficulties in Q2 2024, a…
Candidate conversion content: is this the secret sauce behind Steven Bartlett’s investment in…
Dragon's Den Star Steven Bartlett Invests in Recruitment Disruptor Chapter 2: Is This the Future of Hiring?
Chapter 2, a recruitment firm launched by Leo Harrison, a consulting strategist and the former global COO of ad and marketing…
Advertising agencies boost freelance hiring by 40%
UK freelancers are in high demand as ad agencies embrace a flexible workforce. M&A between media and tech could also spur more demand for 2024
New data from Worksome, the freelance job platform, has revealed a significant surge in…
Private equity firms scramble for top data talent
The world of private equity is seeing a surge in demand for data specialists, according to a report by PER People, a recruitment agency specialising in the private equity sector. This trend presents significant opportunities for…
Russian cyberattacks on Germany spur intensified cyber recruitment and training
Cybersecurity Talent Gap: Businesses Must Upskill or Get Hacked
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The United Kingdom joined its allies on the 3rd of May in condemning a series of cyberattacks attributed to Russian intelligence services.…
Top in-demand careers and skills for freelancers
A study analysed search trends and job listings to identify the UK's most in-demand skills and careers for 2024. With some roles facing less competition than others, choosing the right upskilling path is crucial.
While the findings can…
In Musk we trust: will Tesla contractors come back?
When tech talent is let go, it can be difficult for a company to lure those skills back without paying a high price. If Tesla does see another "phase of growth" will it be able to attract enough talent to meet the demand or will egos still…
M&S Chair warns Labour Worker Rights Overhaul could lead to “lack of growth and…
Archie Norman, chairman of Marks & Spencer, has voiced concerns over the potential consequences of a Labour election victory on worker rights, cautioning that it could deter investment in the UK
Norman has highlighted, according to…
UK highly skilled contractors out of work due to IR35. But not for long if the Americans have their…
An IPSE survey reveals a troubling trend: highly skilled UK freelancers are out of work due to IR35. The situation looks to have created the ideal environment for American companies to recruit British talent from across the Atlantic. Will…