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61% of companies say compliance is the biggest barrier to engaging with freelancers – Malt
Data showed that 84% of companies lack the right tools to re-engage proven independent talent.
Freelancers
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Malt reaches million freelancers as business demand for tech and AI skills rises
Luke Hicks said: “Malt reaching one million freelancers is a demonstration of the essential role freelancers are playing in driving impact and growth at UK businesses."
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Businesses reduce full-time hiring as contractor demand grows, survey finds
Employment Hero found that 39% of organisations have scaled back full-time hiring as employment costs continue to rise.
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IR35 changes shift liability to freelancers as more firms qualify as ‘small’, experts warn
Analysis from Malt revealed that a larger number of companies will no longer be responsible for determining whether contractors fall inside or outside IR35.
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Most self-employed and freelancers fail to save for retirement, finds Aviva
Among self-employed workers, 23% plan to start saving soon, while 32% are not taking any steps.
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Shropshire Growth Hub set to launch Co-Work Hub for freelancers and small businesses
The Co-Work hub, backed by Government contracts and grants, will provide a place for people to work independently but still have the benefits of community.
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ITV launches Green Room pilot to support freelancers between roles
The pilot will bring 20 experienced freelancers together to form a peer network, with access to ITV colleagues as mentors.
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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.
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SEO specialists most in-demand freelancers in UK, research reveals
Tide’s Global Freelancer Report showed that graphic designers were in demand in England and Northern Ireland, photographers in Wales, and copywriters in Scotland.
Employee Relations
70% of Gen Z say multiple income streams are essential for financial security – Fiverr
More than half (57%) believed the old way of working in one job would soon be out of date.
Health & Wellbeing
Freelancers face high job insecurity, long hours and poor pay – Bectu
The survey found 82% of freelancers said their work was precarious and only 24% felt confident about their future in the sector.
Compensation & Benefits
Majority of Gen Z considering second jobs to survive, research reveals
The study, based on responses from over 5,600 working adults, found that financial pressure is the biggest motivator for all generations for driving the uptake of side hustles.