Remote Work Has Increased 159% in 12 years
Working remotely is just one of the ways our professional lives have changed as a result of the pandemic. In the past five years, the number of remote workers in the US has jumped by 44%. Over the past 12 years, that number is an astounding 159%. And it shows no sign of slowing down. […]
The Great Resignation Means More Freelancers
Last year, over 47 million Americans voluntarily quit their jobs in a mass exit from the workforce that is now widely known as the Great Resignation. According to a new global survey by PwC, one in five say they are likely to switch jobs in the next 12 months. While a record-breaking number of workers are quitting their […]
What is a “Freelance Lite” Employee?
This week, Forbes writer Jon Younger touched on an interesting new topic related to the world of flexible work. We’ve all seen drastic changes in the workforce over the past few years with the pandemic and the subsequent Great Resignation upending how we think about employee engagement, employee satisfaction, and the future of the workplace. […]
C-Suites Agree: Gig Workers Will Substantially Replace Full-Time Employees Within Three Years
This week, management company Mercer released a new report titled “2022 Global Talent Trends Study, ‘The Rise of the Relatable Organization.” Within it, they illustrate a fast-growing Gig Economy and a shift in the attitude of high-level executives toward freelancers. In fact, six in 10 C-suite executives from around the globe expect gig workers will […]
The Top Freelance Jobs In 2022
The number of workers in the US choosing freelance work over traditional 9-5 jobs has exploded in recent years. With about 60 million people in the US now freelancing, businesses need to start thinking about how to tap into this new flexible workforce. Hiring managers are feeling the pressure to hire and retain top talent, […]
3 Contractor Compliance Challenges & How to Avoid Them
If you’re working with a flexible, contractor workforce, then you’ve no doubt spent time thinking about compliance. Overseeing this type of workforce is much different from the way you manage and oversee your full-time employees. There are different compliance risks that come with classifying, managing, and paying your freelancers, contractors, consultants and anyone else who […]
Why You Should Partner With an Employer of Record (EOR)
If you are familiar with the world of HR, you may have heard the term “employer of record”. But what exactly does it mean? An employer of record, also known as an EOR, is a third-party organization that serves as the employer for tax purposes while the employee continues to perform work at a different company. […]
“Work From Anywhere” Needs A New Payment Strategy
A great re-shift of the current workforce has changed the way that businesses think about hiring and retaining talent. A record-breaking number of people have resigned from their jobs since the summer of last year – and the trend has only continued through the beginning of 2022. This so-named Great Resignation is only speeding up. It’s interesting […]
How Are You Paying Freelancer Expenses?
If you’re working with freelancers, even just a few, then chances are you have found yourself needing to pay and process freelancer expenses. Whether these are one-off payments for events or supplies or reoccurring expenses that happen say every week or every month, trying to process them in-house can be frustrating. It isn’t as straightforward […]
Which Industries Have The Most Freelancers And Why?
By: Sophia Elise The Gig Economy has been manifesting steady growth in the last decade. Now, it’s fueled by an influx of highly skilled professionals who are seeking more flexible alternatives to traditional work environments. Companies and hiring managers are well-aware of this and are turning more to freelancers for niche roles and projects that […]
