The gig economy is the rising labor market that hires temporary, contracted workers instead of traditional employees. Companies are outsourcing tasks to already-trained, nonbenefited workers, and workers have a chance to work for multiple companies in temporary positions and quick gigs or to fulfill ongoing work. There are a lot of mixed feelings about the … Read more
The new year always brings some exciting new developments in the freelance job market with it. Sometimes it’s tax cuts, news about internships, other times tax increases. New tech impacts the business world, and perhaps new freelance job opportunities have arisen? Whatever the case, freelance job seekers have to try and stay in the know … Read more
a strategy beginner. So, I went through my bookmarks and shared some links. To not keep this information in one message thread, I decided to share it with others: – Strategy Starter pack by Jennifer M. Chang – https://lnkd.in/eZtjJs8b– Starter pack by Will Poskett – https://lnkd.in/gyGzAB2C– Another starter pack by John Simons – https://lnkd.in/ezga-ymv– Interviews with strategists for juniors – https://lnkd.in/gkpQedb3– Youngbloods – https://lnkd.in/eqNAfCqX– … Read more
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The Sunday Night Blues phenomenon refers to feeling low (experiencing low mood) on a Sunday when thinking about one’s impending working week. There is a lack of research into this topic, and it is hoped that exploring the Sunday Night Blues will help provide a platform for mental health discussion among employers and their employees. … Read more
Two million low-paid workers could receive statutory sick pay for the first time. Currently, employees must earn at least the equivalent of 14 hours on the minimum wage to qualify. But the government is looking at whether to extend eligibility to those earning below this threshold. There could also be more help for those returning … Read more
We’ve scoured the CRM landscape to find the best CRM suppliers for freelancers in 2020, and below will explain everything you need to know to pick the one that’s right for you. Each system is cloud-based (so you can access them from any device, anywhere), and offer a free trial (letting you try before you … Read more
Have you dreamed of being a freelance writer? When you are an employee, the independence of a freelance life can sound liberating and adventurous, but is it a siren song? On the other hand, employee life has real benefits, such as regular hours, steady work and vacation, but does it imply living with a lot … Read more
https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/polopoly_fs/1.429180!/file/Working.as.self.employed.or.freelance.pdf https://www.ed.ac.uk/files/imports/fileManager/AGCAS%20Self-employment.pdf Self-employment Why do it? The definition of self-employment is ‘starting and running a successful business or social enterprise’. Many famous companies began this way as visionary men and women patented an invention, created a company or registered a brand. Although an excellent business idea plays a key role in the ultimate success of … Read more
How Freelancers Can Crush the Competition and Win the Clients Being a freelancer is interesting and exciting; it provides an excellent opportunity to work as you wish and earn a handful of income. But, the tight competition makes it tough to succeed in the freelance market. Good numbers of newcomers are really worried about expert … Read more