Emma Gannon’s 2018 book ‘The Multi-Hyphen Method’ was quite the hit for freelancers around the world, particularly those in need of any validation for the work they do. A ‘multi-hyphenate’, as Gannon puts it, is somebody who has no fixed position of work but instead works on multiple projects…
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Seven young entrepreneurs to watch in 2019
There are more routes to success in the world of work than there have ever been. Modern professionals can be their own bosses, become apprentices, up-skill, skip university education, and start companies – and age is seemingly no concern. These seven entrepreneurs under 30 are testament to newly diversified pathways into…
Is the leap from the office to the gig economy right for you?
For years, the traditional working environment has remained the same. Employees tend to spend the majority of their time at their company’s location, and carrying out the daily tasks that they are assigned. These tasks can often become repetitive and mundane. Long-term work isn't for everybody, and more and…
The future of ecommerce: automation, job creation and customer-centricity
Since the early 2000's, growth in retail has remained flat. However, ecommerce sales have increased at a meteoric pace. Yet as pervasive as ecommerce may seem, it surprises many that online shopping accounts for less than 10% of retail sales. This gap reveals the vast market share still attainable for…
How technology is disrupting freelance work
In October, online freelancing platform Upwork released it’s 'Freelancing in America 2018' report. This marks the platform’s fifth annual report looking at the state of freelancing in the United States and how freelancers fit into the overall labor market. According to the report, there are currently 57.3…
The World Bank on the future of work
The latest World Bank report includes valuable insights on the future of work, and the role technology will continue to play among the workforce.…