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The Ghosting Game: How pandemic-era hiring has become psychological warfare for freelancers
The pandemic has turned many hiring managers and clients into apathetic ghosting gatekeepers, leaving freelancers battling psychological warfare. We look at the dangers of ghosting in recruitment and how candidates can come out the other!-->…
M&S walk-in recruitment days post cyberattack signal return to community-centred hiring
What started as a technical workaround could well become the template for retail recruitment's more inclusive future.
What began as a necessity following M&S' cyberattack in April has inadvertently sparked what could become the!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Wolverhampton Council and Adecco seal £75m deal to create hundreds of temp jobs
City of Wolverhampton Council has finalised a £75 million contract with recruitment giant Adecco, opening the door to hundreds of temporary employment opportunities across the region over the next three years.
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UK-EU Summit delivers mixed messages for contractors: legal experts remain sceptical
New agreements on professional qualifications and youth mobility schemes promise easier cross-border work, but immigration lawyers warn the devil remains in the detail
Following this week's UK-EU summit, contractors and freelancers!-->!-->!-->…
Fiverr in US legal battle over “junk fees”: what does it mean for UK freelancers?
NYSE-listed online freelance marketplace Fiverr is embroiled in a legal battle in the United States, facing a class-action lawsuit alleging the platform charged illegal fees under California law. How could this impact freelancers and the!-->…
AI Agent skills trigger freelancer hiring frenzy (even non-tech roles)
This article explores the growing demand for freelance AI Agent specialists and highlights a crucial preliminary step: even before these AI agents are developed, a skilled workforce, not exclusively from technical backgrounds, is essential!-->…
Revised immigration rules double edged sword for UK skilled freelancers
The UK government is reshaping its immigration policies with a greater emphasis on attracting highly skilled workers. Recent announcements indicate a move away from lower-skilled immigration, with the Home Secretary stating that "up to!-->…
AI rejects cabinet minister: The recruitment paradox confusing today’s job market
The recruitment industry sends mixed signals as AI selection and skills-based hiring compete
Is it just me, or are job seekers receiving contradictory messages about what employers and recruiters truly value?
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In-demand, high-paying skills freelancers can get in months without a degree
Fancy levelling up your skills and future-proofing your career? But the thought of slogging through a degree at university fills you with dread? Then have a read to discover well-paid, in-demand skills you can often pick up through!-->…
Leaner start-ups, fewer roles? The “tiny teams” trend and what it means for freelancers…
SPECIAL REPORT
Explore how the rise of "tiny teams" in tech, exemplified by Gamma's success, signals a shift impacting freelancers and solopreneurs
Do you consider yourself a freelancer or solopreneur? You may be thinking, what’s the!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…