70% of female freelancers plan to remain self-employed, data finds
Women were more likely than men to stay freelance because they enjoyed their work, at 70% compared with 59%, according to research from Malt and IPSE.
70% of female freelancers plan to remain self-employed, according to research from Malt and IPSE.
Women were more likely than men to stay freelance because they enjoyed their work, at 70% compared with 59%.
Flexibility was valued by 62% of women and 54% of men, while 54% of women cited greater autonomy compared with 49% of men.
Creative freedom was a reason for remaining self-employed among 41% of women and 30% of men.
Among higher earners, 75% expect to remain self-employed, 77% stayed because they enjoyed the work and 63% said they earned more as freelancers.
A previous IPSE report found the number of female freelancers had risen by 55% between 2008 and 2026.
Vincent Huguet, chief executive and co-founder of Malt, said: “The optimum business model in an AI-era is a blend of PAYE and independent experts.
“Organisations are unable to up-skill their teams fast enough in the skills they need to grow.
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