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The Great Resignation of 2021: How are CEOs dealing with it in 2022?

Employee engagement has become a critical part of every business strategy, especially in 2022. While the beginning of the pandemic saw mass layoffs across fields, it was soon followed by the Great Resignation. It was the once-in-a-century event that radically impacted our lives, creating a permanent shift in attitudes and…

How Freelancers Can Get Feedback

Most work environments offer some sort of performance review. The employee is typically given valuable input to help them grow, whether it’s through a 360 or one-on-one. But freelancers and independent contractors are left out of the loop. They want to continue to improve, but there is no established mechanism…

How to Attract Top-Quality Freelancers

The future of the workforce is freelance. Maybe not entirely, but there is little doubt that business will be relying more on the independent worker to get the job done. Even if you haven’t been hit by the “great resignation,” odds are good you could benefit from some strong contract…

How to Engage Your Freelancers and Contractors

Everybody get happy! Be engaged! If only it were as simple as putting up a giant poster or sending out an email reminding people to feel appreciated and invested. But it isn’t. Employee engagement initiatives are the norm today. It also pays off to work to engage freelancers and contractors.…

10 Attributes of a Great Freelancer

Globally, more than a quarter of the workforce is doing freelance work. Whether it’s as a writer, designer, career coach, delivery driver, or something else, there are many freelance or contract-work opportunities. Yet, what makes a successful freelancer? We’ve talked about actions you can take already, but this article is…

Why Use Freelancers? 8 Amazing Advantages

The freelance workforce is growing, especially post-pandemic with more people looking for greater flexibility and remote work. The question remains, though, why use freelancers? This article shares eight advantages of leveraging the talents and skills of these independent contractors. In a 2021 report on “The Great Resignation,” Upwork Chief Economist…

How to Succeed as a Freelancer/Contractor

Post-pandemic, more people are joining the gig economy and working as freelancers or contractors. But wanting to be self-employed doesn’t guarantee you’ll do well at it. There are many reasons for the staffing shortage of 2021. One of them is that people have revisited their priorities and decided to shift…

Getting the Best Results from Freelance and Contractor Partners

The gig economy has seen the number of career freelancers skyrocket in recent years. By 2028, it is predicted that gig workers will make up more than 50 percent of the US workforce. The reasons are numerous, but essentially it has become easier to access remote expertise on short-term contracts.…

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