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Why The Future of Work Is Freelancing: All About the Industry

It started as a “side gig” for loads of people. Surprisingly, more and more people are turning to full-time freelancing. It’s gradually overtaking 9-5 jobs and becoming the primary source of income for most families around the world. Projections show that the freelance economy will continue growing as more people shift to remote working. Besides, what can beat the independence and freedom freelancers enjoy? Let’s take a deeper look at why the future is geared toward free

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Ensuring Workplace Safety for Remote Workers

  As more employees continue remote work either as telecommuters or full-time work-from-home employees, ensuring workplace safety for remote workers has become a popular topic of discussion. Needless to say, employers and employees alike, shall learn the best ways to ensure their physical safety and promote good mental health while working from home.    Communicating Hazards   One of the greatest threats to remote-worker safety is the inability to communicate when

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What do remote hires expect during onboarding?

Covid-19 changed the world of work for us all. As remote working policies were enforced across the globe, both employers and employees had to adjust to a new approach to keep things running smoothly – relatively speaking. Now, with lockdown restrictions seemingly a thing of the past, many workers across the globe are looking to continue working in this new reality of hybrid work.  However, this growing demand for remote-first work can present a challenge for business owners, particul

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Consider Emerging Markets for Your Global Expansion

Globalization is the most significant challenge facing multinational firms today, especially in the emerging markets of Russia, Brazil, China, and Mexico. Companies are also well aware of how difficult it has become to pinpoint internationalization initiatives and decide which nations to conduct business with. A country that is in the process of moving from a developing to a developed stage is considered an emerging economy or market. Every market has its own unique advantages and obstacles to e

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8 Reasons Why You Should Hire Freelancers For Your Business

Businesses, quite obviously, need employees to run them. The usual strategy is having people fully employed, with all the training and benefits that entails. The pandemic has shifted people’s attitudes towards both traditional employment and freelance projects. One isn’t a replacement for the other. In fact, both are complimentary. A well-managed business should use both in a proper ratio. Freelancers are being hired for their competitive rate, skills, and versatility. Of cours