Older freelancers drive workforce with daily use of AI, data finds
Malt’s Senior Freelancer Trends Report in partnership with IPSE found 53% spent up to six hours a week on training.
More than two-fifths (44%) of freelancers aged over 50 use artificial intelligence (AI) tools daily, Malt’s Senior Freelancer Trends Report in partnership with IPSE found.
53% spent up to six hours a week on training, while 42% worked on projects involving strategic planning, consulting or leadership.
63% of older freelancers chose self-employment for autonomy and meaningful work, and only 21% started freelancing out of necessity.
More than half (51%) said they would keep freelancing after retirement, with 7% already doing so.
More than half of senior freelancers spent two to six hours each week upskilling, and 17% dedicated more than eight hours to learning. Many used AI for writing, research and planning.
Quentin Debavelaere, general manager at Malt UK, said: “Senior freelancing is becoming a defining feature of the UK labour market.
“People in their fifties and sixties are rethinking how they work, not just due to personal circumstances, but also because freelancing lets them stay engaged on their own terms.
“This year’s Budget adds another layer of pressure for businesses.”
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