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A new tech freelance job platform is on the scene
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A new on-demand tech freelancer job platform called Gigged.AI has launched. Katherine Steiner-Dicks asks its CEO Rich Wilson some detailed questions to see if the HR tech startup is just another freelancer platform or one that…
Recession To Spike Freelancer Numbers And Opportunities Says Recruiter
After the number of workers looking for freelance and contract roles more than trebled in 2022, a study reveals that the number of freelancers coming to market in 2023 could see even more growth as has been the case in previous recessions…
The Freelance Jobs In Highest Demand For 2023
As the tech giants lay off staff, freelance job sites are seeing employers lean on freelancers for support with tech-related skills
At the end of 2022, like years before, many businesses and companies relied on freelancers to assist…
UK energy transition faces “green trade” skills shortage
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ENERGY TRANSITION & THE FREELANCE ECONOMY
There’s a “green trade” skills shortage in the renewable energy sector and it could be highly skilled freelancers that could come to the world's rescue.
Green jobs…
The pros and cons of hiring freelancers in emerging markets
If more UK businesses embrace hiring freelancers in emerging markets to cut down on overheads and employee costs, where does that leave UK freelancers and the British economy? Is there a happy medium?
One in 7 businesses is likely to be…
“Borderline unlawful?”: FCSA members report of agencies attempting assignment rate cuts…
Contractor and freelancer experts respond to FCSA receiving reports that some employment agencies are looking to reduce assignment rates on grounds that there has been a national insurance rate cut.
The Freelancer & Contractor…
Two-thirds of contract workers look to go perm
Two-thirds (65%) of the UK’s temporary and contract workers are currently thinking about moving to a permanent role. Many are changing recruitment agencies, too, finds a new survey
Survey shows building loyalty with talent requires more…
Majority of Gen Z is willing to work nights and weekends for higher pay. What about the Baby…
Gen Z vs Baby Boomers: the most common similarities and differences
Politics, travel, work and climate change are the areas that both Gen Z and Boomers have the most in commonA common misconception for Gen Z is that they are lazy, while…
44% of sales professionals experience burnout. Could freelance sales agents come to the rescue?
A new survey finds that almost half of permanent Salesforce professionals have experienced burnout in their current role in the past year. How could freelance sales agents come in to give a helping hand to avoid a mass exodus of…
What recruiters want Truss to do next
Liz Truss has won the Conservative leadership race and the top job as Prime Minister, so what do recruiters want from the new PM and is it in the interests of British freelancers?
The Association of Professional Staffing Companies…