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Reading Time: 7 minutes As a former software executive turned consultant and coach, I’ve spent over a decade helping freelancers and consultants expand their businesses, boost their income, and make a real impact – all while maintaining the flexibility and freedom we all got into the freelancing game to enjoy. Recently, I had the pleasure of hosting a members-only […]

Reading Time: 6 minutes The modern workplace is undergoing a profound transformation, with freelancers playing an increasingly pivotal role in shaping organisational success. As the demand for specialised skills and flexible work arrangements grows, effectively onboarding freelancers has become a cornerstone of strategic talent management. Freelancers are no longer confined to the fringes of the workforce but are now […]

Reading Time: 6 minutes Every year, various pundits and experts will publish an article or two arguing the wheres and why-fors of their predicted shake ups for the year. Generally, these pieces will contain their projections for year-defining buzzwords, which may or may not set the tone for the coming months. In this year’s offering of 2024 forecasts, one […]

Reading Time: 7 minutes As a proud Nigerian woman, I believe empowering the greatest and most diverse number of people is essential to building a better future for all. My commitment to innovation and inclusivity has been a cornerstone of my tech advocacy, and I’m passionate about empowering female tech experts and connecting them in communities.  As a Director […]

Reading Time: 7 minutes Productivity is the word on every company’s lips. Now more than ever, organisations need to meet rising demand and get the most out of their resources. However, in a time of tumult, one thing hasn’t changed – our most important resource is still talent. In light of the conditions, how can we get the most […]

Reading Time: 8 minutes The phrase ‘personal brand’ has been much bandied about over the years. From social media influencers to politicians, it seems almost everybody is crafting their image and controlling how others perceive them. As a freelancer, one of the most unsung but most important aspects of finding new business is how you market and advertise your […]

Reading Time: 7 minutes Talk to anyone who’s done freelance work over the past few years and they’ll probably all tell you the same thing: it can be lonely out there. Working from home while delivering projects with little collaboration and communication being limited to clients can take its toll. Humans are social beings; when we spend such large […]

Reading Time: 7 minutes Significant transformations are happening in the Middle East; gone are the days of the region playing catch up to the West’s business dominance. A marked shift towards digitalisation, massive investments and infrastructure development all point towards rapid growth in the region. Smart cities, telcos and IT infrastructure developments are reshaping the business landscape. The flip […]

Reading Time: 6 minutes Among my trawls of social media, I have recently come across many posts promoting the benefits of hiring a ‘culture add’. That is, new hires that do not fit the mould; new recruits that come from different backgrounds, with different experiences and education to the existing staff.  However, I still see recruitment teams taking on […]

Reading Time: 7 minutes The talent shortage remains a significant problem. The issue has been growing exponentially, although identifying one single cause of the talent drought remains a challenge. It does not present itself equally in all markets and every geography, and therefore, requires nuanced analysis and strategy. However, across markets, one actor stands out as a key solution: […]