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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?
While many companies…
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…
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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…
UK recruitment firms face record closures: here’s how contractors and temps can protect themselves
Worrying new figures reveal that recruitment firms are going bust at the fastest rate in 15 years, with 120 businesses entering liquidation in the last six months alone, according to a City AM analysis of UK government insolvency filings.…
Analytical thinking is the most in-demand skill: here’s how freelancers can prove…
Prove your analytical thinking skills to clients and unlock new freelance opportunities. Learn how to showcase your problem-solving and data analysis abilities
A core skill that hiring companies are clamouring for is analytical…
Global study reveals AI job anxiety hotspots
Do countries with high AI-related job anxiety know something others don’t?
A recent study shows a fascinating global snapshot of anxieties surrounding artificial intelligence and its potential impact on employment. The research, which…