freelancing and the gig economy
In 2024 to date, 412 tech companies have laid off more than 134,000 employees. Some of it is due to AI taking over jobs formerly done by humans. Other layoffs are the result of the obsession with “efficiency” (read: cost-cutting to promote shareholder value) that has lately consumed the industry. Laid-off content marketing writers and editors…
As companies tighten their budgets, how can they reduce spending AND focus on employee engagement, health, and inclusive corporate cultures?
As the tech layoff epidemic continues, we take a look at how freelancers and contractors can lend a helping hand.
We discuss the benefits of having a remote and distributed workforce compared to traditional office environments.
In my previous blog post, I talked about the graphic design evolution brought upon us by the COVID-19 pandemic. But it also got me thinking about the more gradual changes I’ve witnessed in my twenty years as a graphic designer, and how very different things are now compared to when I began. As with a…
Many of us seem to be fueled by renewed energy as we emerge, somewhat, from lockdown with fresh ideas and focus, our creative priorities aflutter. Much of our work, and thusly our teams, will remain online and remote. Sure, we’ve figured out how to make the most of video calls and collaborative platforms for problem-solving,…
This past spring proved to be a challenging time for those involved in processing, storing and using data through online platforms. Between Facebook CEO, Mark Zuckerberg’s appearance on Capitol Hill explaining the damage caused by Facebook’s data breach and privacy violations and the new regulations imposed by the European Union, it could leave your head…
The design field is a particularly competitive one, filled with providers ranging from individual freelancers to huge multinational firms. I’m here to present the case for the “little guy,” the owners and employees of small design firms. I run a small design firm. We’re “little guys,” for sure. I’m the sole employee, and along with…
It’s 10 p.m. and here I am, working my freelance job. I’m one of many workers that have recently joined the freelance economy. Why? This is the job that allows me to exercise my passion, helps contribute to the bills, allows my kids to partake in expensive extracurricular activities and gives me a different sense…
The New York Times has recently published several articles about the gig economy. Last month the Times reported that Uber uses video game technology to incentivize its drivers to work long hours and accept more fares to expand company profit. This week, a longer piece appeared including the likes of Lyft, Handy and other businesses that rely…
