innovation Archives - Freelance Informer https://www.freelanceinformer.com/tag/innovation/ Empowering the Freelance Economy Wed, 04 Dec 2024 10:47:52 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 https://www.freelanceinformer.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/FI-letter-logo-150x150.jpg innovation Archives - Freelance Informer https://www.freelanceinformer.com/tag/innovation/ 32 32 Cargill: The unexpected tech giant that’s hiring 400 tech and engineer specialists https://www.freelanceinformer.com/news/cargill-the-unexpected-tech-giant-thats-hiring-400-tech-and-engineer-specialists/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cargill-the-unexpected-tech-giant-thats-hiring-400-tech-and-engineer-specialists https://www.freelanceinformer.com/news/cargill-the-unexpected-tech-giant-thats-hiring-400-tech-and-engineer-specialists/#respond Wed, 04 Dec 2024 10:47:51 +0000 https://www.freelanceinformer.com/?p=25547

Forget Silicon Valley, the hottest tech opportunities might be hiding in the world of… agriculture? Cargill, a name synonymous with food production, is on a major hiring spree, looking to snap up 400 tech and engineering professionals. But why is a company known for grain silos and livestock suddenly competing with Google and Amazon for […]

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Over-50s recruitment experts call out ageist career advice on jobs platform https://www.freelanceinformer.com/news/over-50s-recruitment-experts-call-out-ageist-career-advice-on-jobs-platform/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=over-50s-recruitment-experts-call-out-ageist-career-advice-on-jobs-platform https://www.freelanceinformer.com/news/over-50s-recruitment-experts-call-out-ageist-career-advice-on-jobs-platform/#respond Sun, 01 Sep 2024 20:51:57 +0000 https://www.freelanceinformer.com/?p=23913

While the latest tech trends and youthful energy often grab the spotlight, there’s a hidden treasure trove of knowledge and experience waiting to be tapped by recruitment agencies and hiring companies: older freelancers. This is despite mixed messaging which can be deemed ageist on jobs platforms, role descriptions and hiring practices. It’s a common misconception […]

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How IT contractors can unlock their second act https://www.freelanceinformer.com/career-tips/how-it-contractors-can-unlock-their-second-act/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-it-contractors-can-unlock-their-second-act https://www.freelanceinformer.com/career-tips/how-it-contractors-can-unlock-their-second-act/#respond Sat, 24 Aug 2024 18:30:38 +0000 https://www.freelanceinformer.com/?p=23807

The IT industry, known for its relentless pace of change, presents a unique challenge for experienced contractors looking to launch a new product or service as part of their second career act. Age is Just a Number: The Rise of Entrepreneurship Over 50 Contrary to popular belief, entrepreneurship isn’t just a young person’s game. A […]

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