Harvard Business Review Archives

“Yes-people” get replaced first—Here’s what irreplaceable freelancers do instead

ARTICLE SERIES: HOW TO BE AN INDISPENSABLE FREELANCER How to position yourself as a problem-solver, not just a service provider. Here we share tips, including how to handle discovery calls so you get hired and increase your earning…

Before you write that angry email read this first

Did a colleague commit a cardinal sin on a shared project? Or did the boss issue a demand worthy of dictator? Before hitting "send" on a rage-fuelled email that could torpedo your career or client relationship down the tubes, take a deep…

Tech freelancers in high demand for their Zen appeal

We look into why demand for freelancers’ skills is rising with the pressure at tech companies, and how independent workers can often bring calm into the chaos The tech industry is often riddled with deadlines and stress, which causes…

Freelancers, we rode the Hot Mess Express in 2023. Now it’s time to hop on the Second Chance…

Before you dive headfirst into 2024 with sour grapes, here's how to carry out a freelancer "year in "review". Something careers Tedx Talk guru Helen Tupper suggests could do us all a world of good From squeezing every pound in the…

Female freelancers are better off pitching with a business name rather than their own finds new…

Female freelancers' career paths are judged differently than those of male freelancers even when they are similar, finds study A Harvard Business Review report has revealed that a study has found that female freelancers that have…

Is SEO and aI dumbing down Contractor recruitment?

FOOD FOR THOUGHT If you use a recruitment agency or consultant for your future workflow, you may develop a grudge against Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) bias, which bears the question, who or what has…