For employersTaking a company from good to great in a post-pandemic worldWhy do deep investments in the HR function require extensive justification? There were a few jokes floating around about HR driving “meaningless” engagement events during…
For employersUp personal: The power of conversationI once heard a description of companies that changed the way I view them. Companies, “are a system of conversations” Dr Johan Strumpfer I would posit, therefore,…
For employersPressure to split audit and consultancy drives demand for flexible staffingPressure to split audit and advisory Leading the charge, the UK’s Competition & Markets Authority (CMA) released a report in April putting forward a number of recommendations for raising the…
For employers#Futureofwork – why the financial services sector has caught the freelance bugIt isn’t just in developed nations that corporates are catching the freelance bug either; those in growing economies are starting to see the benefits too. According to a report by global freelancing platform Upwork, India is the second-largest freelance…
For employersMore empathy for the gig workerWorking remotely or in isolation, feeling disconnected from your company, team and colleagues, an increased feeling of insecurity and having to build a new level…
For employersAre consultants really like seagulls?The other day we typed in ‘Consultants are’ into Google and the results that popped up were… Well, let’s just say they were slightly disturbing…
For employersThe human touch is still needed in the freelance hiring process despite the emergence of platformsTechnology is one of the biggest drivers behind the rapid rise of freelancing in emerging markets in recent years. Not only have online and digital…
Tools & guides | For employers5 ways consultancies are using freelancers to their advantageMuch has been made of how the rapid rise of freelancing is threatening the traditional big consulting model. From concerns that independent specialists are undercutting…
New to freelancing | Win more workHow to leverage Community platforms as a freelancerThe power of community Psychologically, being part of a community is a vital part of the human experience. According to Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, the…
New to freelancingThe worst thing about becoming a solopreneur (but why should you still do it!)A taste of freedom is an exhilarating thing. It brings a sense of wonder and clarity, and a peek into a world beyond what you…
New to freelancing | Tools & guidesThe price is right! Pricing options for freelancersFreelancers worldwide are united in their effort to resolve the one dilemma they face now and then, “How to charge clients for the work done?”…
Win more work | Tools & guidesHow to grow your independent consulting practiceThe pandemic has fundamentally changed the way we work and the way that companies do business. Three years ago, it would have been impossible to…
