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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Should we all be looking forward to three-day weeks as Bill Gates predicts AI will gift us? Or should we be preparing for a brave new world of unemployment? Katherine Steiner-Dicks opines on the options In this article, we cover: Bill Gates, the former purveyor of Microsoft operating systems-turned philanthropist, suggested in an interview that […]

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Citigroup’s move to significantly reduce its reliance on external IT contractors could be cause for concern for contractors who have built their portfolio in the banking industry In an internal presentation by Tim Ryan, Citigroup’s head of technology, staff were informed that the bank intends to decrease its reliance on external IT contractors, reducing their […]

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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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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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