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Hybrid working: how’s that going for you?
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Hybrid work isn't hitting the mark for parents and workers over 50 says new research
Millions of contractors and freelancers have been working remotely or in some hybrid fashion for years. But now that more people have…
Supply teachers: how to cope before you even set foot in the classroom
Being a supply teacher has its benefits, like flexible working. However, the role often has its share of problems. Resolving them is no walk in the park, either.
This article takes a look at the concerns of supply teachers at a time…
Asia home to the most freelancer-friendly locations
Penang (Malaysia), Ho Chi Minh (Vietnam), Bangalore (India), Chiang Mai (Thailand), and Buenos Aires (Argentina) have been named the most freelance-friendly cities in the world.
New data analysis has revealed the top locations to…
Off-payroll rules could be linked to £25bn hole in UK economy
New research from IPSE suggests the self-employed sector’s contribution to the UK economy fell by an estimated £25bn in 2022.
The findings are a “wake-up call” for government to change course on its agenda for the nation’s smallest…
Half of rich Brits keep inheritance plans a secret
A new study reveals more than half of wealthy Britons have not spoken to loved ones about inheritance plans. 1 in 5 six-figure earners surveyed said their wealth came from running their own business, which begs the question, are small…
Freelancers moving in with their partners could carry more risk
When you are a freelancer you'll probably have to talk about money earlier in your relationship
Hate talking about money when you're all loved up? Well, if you love the person you are with and you have built a freelance business, the…
AI photography falling foul as retro cameras make a comeback
AI-generated photography is trending, but younger generations are already getting bored with its perfection, say reports. They're even on the hunt for 1990s digital cameras. Is this a hopeful sign for freelance photographers who thought AI…
Now is the time for freelancers to expand their skill set, says report
Upwork has published its most in-demand skills lists
Margaret Lilani, VP of talent solutions at Upwork, says the freelance jobs platform is experiencing a "once-in-a-lifetime, tectonic shift in the notion of work", where skilled…
New directive could put an end to the self-employed contractor model in Europe. Is the UK next?
Many staffing companies, AOR/EORs and platforms may need to start planning changes to their commercial models soon
Be informed, be Freelancer Informed! | Freelance Informer
By Osborne Clarke Workforce Solutions
A European Union…
How can freelancers attract new clients and passive income?
We share some tips on how you can win over new clients and when things go quiet, find new ways to generate passive income to help make ends meet.
Be informed, be Freelancer Informed! | Freelance Informer
As a freelancer, attracting…