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Want to future proof a career in offshore wind? Prep for more government and union involvement and…
SPECIAL REPORT
The UK government has established a Fair Work Charter for the offshore wind industry to help unite employment and skill objectives between unions and businesses. We explore what this could mean for fixed-term contractors…
Exclusive: “£40K tax on being employed” revealed in new report
NerdWallet reveals freelancers' earning potential in the UK. Plus, research has revealed why the move to freelance is not as risky as it used to be, and can be a smart move for those driven to fulfil their earning potential
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AI’s data crisis: Why freelancers and content creators are about to become tech’s most…
SPECIAL REPORT
The capabilities of artificial Intelligence (AI) are moving at a Herculean pace. “From anaesthetists to customer service to graphic design, no role is safe unless you're prepared for what's coming,” according to accounts…
Freelancer’s guide to spotting exploitative unpaid work trials in interviews
GUIDES & REPORTS
Freelancers and job hunters frequently get asked by prospective hiring companies for work trials or assessments. This is increasingly coming in the form of speculative or "spec" work and end-client pitches.
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Contractor’s Guide: Your Rights & Key Timings for Fixed-Term Contract Endings &…
Fixed-term contracts are increasingly common for experienced contractors. However, as your contract approaches its end date or extension discussions begin, you might be fuzzy about the details when it comes to your rights. This guide shows…
AI adaptability expert: The future of freelance work is not what you think
In an interview with Eryn Peters, startup adviser and co-founder of The AI Maturity Index, The Freelance Informer learns that everything about the future of work will be turned on its head. And it's looking like good news for freelancers
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AI scraping “theft” is affecting freelancer livelihoods yet big tech sees it as…
SPECIAL REPORT
New freelancer platform promises to protect freelance gaming artists from AI scraping. Could the same be created for other freelancers?
Freelance game artists often face exposure, pay, and security challenges. A new…
Freelancers are vulnerable to rate collusion and some industries could be feeding on it
SPECIAL REPORT: OPINION
Investigations in the US, UK, and Europe have revealed that large companies, despite the warnings, still fall foul of anti-competitive practices. This raises the question: if they collude with the competition to…
IR35: HMRC “downplayed” impact of off-payroll working rules reform on contractors
SPECIAL REPORT
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has released a report outlining the government's assessment of the impact of the IR35 reforms on private sector contractors. However, several sources representing contractors contest the…
IT Contractors: Building The World’s Smart Cities
The future of our towns and cities is being shaped by Artificial Intelligence (AI), and IT contractors are uniquely positioned to seize this burgeoning opportunity. With the rise of AI-powered smart cities, contractors are not only…