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CNBC Disruptor 50 Companies: Who’s hiring contractors?

Staff Reporter Oct 21, 2024

Imagine working alongside the companies redefining the future. The CNBC Disruptor 50 list for 2024 isn't just for investors – it can be a good indicator for companies looking for specialised freelance talent. We analysed these…

Latest rules for EU freelance platforms

Staff Reporter Oct 16, 2024

For freelancers considering using online platforms, understanding your employment status is crucial. It affects your rights, benefits, and tax obligations. While some platforms might categorise workers as independent contractors, recent…

Employment Rights Bill to spark workforce reorganisations and an era of uncertainty for…

Staff Reporter Oct 12, 2024

The recently introduced Employment Rights Bill promises significant changes to the UK's staffing environment, but for the self-employed, the path forward remains shrouded in uncertainty While the bill aims to bolster worker protections…

Side Hustles Under Scrutiny: Students and Gig Workers Face Tax Squeeze Amid Cost of Living Crisis

Katherine Steiner-Dicks Aug 21, 2024

Students juggling studies with part-time gigs and individuals turning to side hustles to cope with soaring living costs are facing increased scrutiny from HMRC. New guidance issued to platforms like Airbnb, Uber, and Deliveroo outlines…

End of rail strikes? Not so fast

Katherine Steiner-Dicks Aug 14, 2024

Based on the report "Rail union make wild holiday demand after Labour caved on pay deal" (msn.com), the RMT union is escalating its demands following Labour's acceptance of a pay deal last week. The union is now seeking a significant…

Can’t make ends meet? We look at the pros and cons of becoming a ride-hail driver in 2024

Staff Reporter Aug 2, 2024

We are hearing more personal stories of people from highly skilled careers not being able to make ends meet. With more taxes potentially on the way, ride-hailing platforms like Uber, Lyft, and Bolt are attracting a growing number of people…

Fiverr shifts to hourly freelance hiring platform

Staff Reporter Jul 23, 2024

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…

Betting on broken promises: a freelancer’s guide to political punts down the bookies

Katherine Steiner-Dicks Jun 25, 2024

OPINION We take a tongue-in-cheek look at the pros and cons of political betting and if freelancers could have an upper hand down the bookies Jon Connell, the founder of The Week and contributor to The Knowledge’s newsletter, touches…

Advertising agencies boost freelance hiring by 40%

Staff Reporter Jun 20, 2024

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…

Caught slacking at Wells Fargo: a cautionary tale for freelancers who actually need to produce to…

Staff Reporter Jun 16, 2024

In a move that has freelancers everywhere rolling their eyes and muttering, "Try that on a per-project basis, mate." Wells Fargo has reportedly fired a group of employees for "simulating" keyboard activity to give the impression they were…

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