A considerable number of the UK’s freelancers, self-employed, contractors and umbrella workers are worse off since the UK’s October 2024 budget, with a concerning drop in demand and increased financial pressures A recent survey by IPSE, the self-employment association, found that 43% of freelancers reported a decrease in demand for their services between November 2024 […]

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The freelance workforce is rapidly expanding, raising concerns about market saturation In a previously reported article on how to develop a top-rated freelancer persona, The Freelance Informer highlighted that the number of people joining the freelance economy is growing to the tune of 1.57 billion freelancers worldwide, making up 46.7% of the global workforce. In the […]

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It’s no secret that Britain’s facing some economic headwinds. Companies are tightening their belts, and that means fewer traditional full-time roles. For those of us who’ve embraced freelance, contracting, or fractional work, this could be a double-edged sword. On one hand, uncertainty breeds opportunity. Businesses might be more inclined to hire on a project basis […]

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SPECIAL REPORT Meta, the tech giant with a $1.86 trillion market cap behind platform brands including Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, has served a wave of layoffs that has rattled the nerves of tech talent the world over. These job cuts, initially framed as a response to low employee performance, have raised concerns about the treatment […]

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Which industries offer the most fertile ground for freelancers? A new report ranking the world’s 50 most profitable companies provides some clues. While profitability doesn’t guarantee freelancer opportunities, it often signals growth and the need for specialised skills. Topping the list is Saudi Aramco, the energy giant raking in a staggering $120.7 billion in profits. […]

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Startups are exciting places to excel in experience and skill sets. But when the global economy tightens its belt, startups can be among the first to make redundancies. They can also unexpectedly experience growth. We look at which sectors and startup markets are more likely to make job cuts and which are likely to grow […]

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