The creator economy is growing. According to a recent report by ConvertKit, 24% of creators participating in a research study only began within the last two years. This growth in people and businesses whose work is to create interesting and engaging content, is influenced by the rise in use of digital technology for work, socialising …
During the past few years, much of the population had to work from home or had to take a hybrid approach to working. Because of this, many came to the conclusion that they were not satisfied with their current careers. There were many factors at play, some of which were purely personal, but other important …
The Impact of the Great Resignation on Freelancing Read More »
Change seems to have been the only constant over the past two years, and the workplace has been impacted immensely by this evolution. The ‘Great Resignation’ has led to millions of employees in America and Europe choosing to leave their jobs for many reasons, but for many due to a deterioration in work-life balance. This …
Freelancing: The Good, The Bad, and The Unexpected Read More »
There’s immense positivity and high expectations when it comes to the freelance role in rebuilding the post-pandemic economy. Flexible employment is being seen as a viable option for businesses across the world. It will be interesting to see how this evolution benefits freelancers over the coming months and years. Why Network? Networking plays a key …
At the beginning of the year, the majority of us set out goals that we wanted to achieve in 2022. However, January has already passed and some of our goals have slipped through the cracks. Though, you can still pick up these goals and reach them by the end of the year. Here is how: …
A Freelancers Guide To Staying Motivated for Your Goals Read More »
Written by: Saskia Steyn The freedom that comes with freelancing grows more and more attractive with the growth of the gig economy. There are certain traits and habits that successful freelancers develop to ensure their business keeps growing. There are many challenges that freelancers face in the industry of course. Freelancers are the only group …
The sixth annual European Freelancers Week (#EFWeek) concluded on 24 October 2021. Since then we have collected some feedback from our attendees, organisers, and our presenters. The European Freelancers Week was created to help freelancers join together so their voices could be heard. Freelancers in Europe don’t have access to basic civil rights, and – …
Neveen Saied, a Ph.D. Researcher and Online MBA Tutor at Vlerick Business School focused her studies on the experiences of freelancers, or independent consultants. She has been doing research on this topic for two years. Her studies focus on how freelancers can proactively create resources – such as behaviours and cognitive capabilities that could help …
The annual European Freelancers Week (#EFWeek) has concluded but our fight for freelancers to have access to basic civil rights is far from over. #EFWeek concluded the end of October 2021 with a successful event where Elina Jutelyte, from the Freelance Business Community, and Jeannine van der Linden, Director of the European Coworking Assembly spoke …
Marleen Deleu is the director for trends and insights at NextConomy – on a mission to bring acumen and expertise to the freelance workforce and users of contingent labour in Belgium. NextConomy is a unique, independent knowledge platform and community in Belgium for everyone involved in the changing world of work. Their ambition is to …
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