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Reading Time: 7 minutes We live in a world with threats of an economic downturn around the corner. Meanwhile, technological advancements are gaining pace; artificial intelligence, full automation, and a new generation of high-speed connectivity are set to transform the way we work. Nay-sayers of these technologies say they’ll replace workers, but the reality is quite the contrary. Many […]

Reading Time: 6 minutes In our rapidly changing world, there are boundless possibilities for expansion and innovation, yet it simultaneously presents innumerable obstacles and uncertainties. To ensure long-term success, businesses must understand these challenges and proactively adapt to change. A key factor in staying ahead of the competition is strategic foresight – the capacity to foresee and adjust to […]

Reading Time: 7 minutes As many economies emerge from the pandemic and into the throes of a recession, businesses are looking for ways to weather the challenges ahead. One such challenge is navigating the radical paradigm shift in working arrangements; as droves of talent go freelance, the digital talent marketplace has become a key tool in many businesses’ H&R […]

Reading Time: 7 minutes How we think about work is undergoing a period of rapid transformation. The labour landscape is radically different from how it used to be fifty, twenty or even just five years ago. Freelance success stories are encouraging an increasing number of people to say goodbye to permanent contracts and opt to go independent. In light […]

Reading Time: 6 minutes According to a Gallup Survey, a breathtaking 94% of workers want to go remote. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, a door opened for a new way of operating. Workers got a chance to explore alternative options and re-design their working lives. Like open-source software, workplace relations were opened to inspection with the possibility to be improved […]

Reading Time: 8 minutes An IT Project Manager is more about who they are than what they do. Almost 90% of their time is spent communicating. This means that they have to offer a seamless blend of business acumen, technological know-how and people skills. It’s a unique personality type, which can make hiring an IT Project Manager a tricky […]

Reading Time: 7 minutes The rapid evolution of digital technologies in an era of global crises has transformed the fabric of the working world. Conventional wisdom has been on its head and workers are shunning traditional career paths in favour of a new work order: the rise of the high-value freelancer.  Professionals are increasingly prioritising project attractiveness, flexibility and […]

Reading Time: 5 minutes According to a study by deVere Group, the European fintech market has grown by 72% since the pandemic. Since last year, 19 European fintech have become unicorns, which means big institutions and new entrants alike are jostling to get a slice of the pie. As a result, fintech consulting has exploded and freelance finance analysts […]

Reading Time: 6 minutes As a financial modeller, you have to explain very technical concepts to audiences with little to no background in finance. This is a unique skill, as it requires both technical expertise and soft skills. You have to ensure the client can grasp complex concepts, without going into an exhausting amount of detail; only then can […]

Reading Time: 6 minutes There is no doubt that the global pandemic completely transformed the way we work. Now, as we emerge from the worst of the crisis, it’s very apparent that the tides of change are here to stay. According to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics in the United States, 4.3 million people quit their […]