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Why AI-skilled IT veterans could have an edge over other candidates
Experienced IT contractors aged 50 and above could have an advantage over other candidates if they are swift to embrace the latest AI applications. Here's why.
A recent report by Cognizant Technology Solutions found that 40% of CIOs…
Despite mass layoffs freelancers no longer a “threat” to exsiting employees says report
In the face of mass layoffs that swept several industries in the past two years, businesses are expected to embrace freelance talent to fill critical skills gaps in 2024. They are also leveraging AI tool skills
Tech layoffs took over…
Could AI become obsolete in just a matter of years?
AI's bottleneck isn't about tech, but something else. Katherine Steiner-Dicks reports
When it comes to reading comprehension, speech recognition and image identification, artificial intelligence (AI) or more specifically language models…
Amazon’s call for freelance video creators backfires
Amazon has been looking to boost its TikTok-style shopping feed by offering payments to creators to make videos, it has been reported. However, creators feel their services and skills are being mocked as the offers are too low, according…
How freelancers can always be one step ahead of AI
We look at which freelance jobs were in highest and lowest demand in the first half of 2023 and how freelancers no matter their job, can outperform artificial intelligence by boosting one trait
The press release headline read:…
VC-backed companies could have uptick in cybersecurity contractor jobs following risk report
A cybersecurity firm conducted a risk assessment on over 5480 venture capital portfolio companies and found each one was at risk. Will contractors be called in to make them more secure?
A cyber security risk assessment of thousands of…
UK companies look to recruit talent overseas to cut wage costs. Here’s how freelancers can…
We explore what is happening in corporate UK hiring trends and how they could be impacting freelance recruitment
Businesses are bemoaning that pay increases are not sustainable. Some are exploring other ways to attract and retain staff,…
New report reveals top 20 salary increases for 2023
Freelancers in certain sectors are likely to have seen gains in their day rates over the past year and could expect more rate hikes to continue for 2023. Here are 20 of the top salary increases for 2023
Engineering, technology and life…
This is what is going wrong with recruitment
A new survey reveals which company policies and recruitment processes will likely have workers walk away from existing or prospective roles
PAY TRANSPARENCY: Over 40% are more likely to apply to jobs listings with a salary range
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Is this the coolest freelance job in the world?
When The Freelance Informer team spotted this job on LinkedIn it was worth looking into
Being a freelancer can be liberating. It can provide a level of freedom matched by your sense of responsibility, professionalism and drive. But…