Did a colleague commit a cardinal sin on a shared project? Or did the boss issue a demand worthy of dictator? Before hitting “send” on a rage-fuelled email that could torpedo your career or client relationship down the tubes, take a deep breath and consider these tips. A well-crafted email can be a powerful tool, […]

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We look into why demand for freelancers’ skills is rising with the pressure at tech companies, and how independent workers can often bring calm into the chaos The tech industry is often riddled with deadlines and stress, which causes workers to feel pressured and overwhelmed. Every year Q3 rears its head and the workload becomes […]

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Before you dive headfirst into 2024 with sour grapes, here’s how to carry out a freelancer “year in “review”. Something careers Tedx Talk guru Helen Tupper suggests could do us all a world of good From squeezing every pound in the rising cost of living crisis to navigating the puzzling IR35 landscape, it’s been a […]

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Female freelancers’ career paths are judged differently than those of male freelancers even when they are similar, finds study A Harvard Business Review report has revealed that a study has found that female freelancers that have expanded their freelance careers horizontally through multiple roles within a certain industry are perceived as having “less agency, less […]

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FOOD FOR THOUGHT If you use a recruitment agency or consultant for your future workflow, you may develop a grudge against Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) bias, which bears the question, who or what has all the power in agency and in-house recruitment these days: humans or algorithms? Management experts such as […]

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