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SPECIAL REPORT Explore how the rise of “tiny teams” in tech, exemplified by Gamma’s success, signals a shift impacting freelancers and solopreneurs Do you consider yourself a freelancer or solopreneur? You may be thinking, what’s the difference? In my estimation, a solopreneur wants to replicate what a 200-person company can do, but as a solo […]

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Get hired: secret weapons for frustrated job seekers from minority and lower income households https://www.freelanceinformer.com/recruitment/get-hired-secret-weapons-for-frustrated-job-seekers-from-minority-and-lower-income-households/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=get-hired-secret-weapons-for-frustrated-job-seekers-from-minority-and-lower-income-households https://www.freelanceinformer.com/recruitment/get-hired-secret-weapons-for-frustrated-job-seekers-from-minority-and-lower-income-households/#respond Tue, 11 Mar 2025 08:55:59 +0000 https://www.freelanceinformer.com/?p=27828

A stark reality faces graduates from minority and lower socio-economic backgrounds (SEB) in the UK. A recent report spearheaded by UCL researchers reveals a deeply ingrained disparity in the race for entry-level professional roles. The numbers back this up: ethnic minority graduates from a low SEB are a staggering 45% less likely to secure these […]

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The most sought-after job in the UK isn’t what I expected. But it highlights what we all probably want https://www.freelanceinformer.com/news/the-most-sought-after-job-in-the-uk-isnt-what-i-expected-but-it-highlights-what-we-all-probably-want/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-most-sought-after-job-in-the-uk-isnt-what-i-expected-but-it-highlights-what-we-all-probably-want https://www.freelanceinformer.com/news/the-most-sought-after-job-in-the-uk-isnt-what-i-expected-but-it-highlights-what-we-all-probably-want/#comments Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:25:40 +0000 https://www.freelanceinformer.com/?p=27641

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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