Freelancing, a word that often makes people cringe due to its perception as a side hustle, is now becoming an important aspect of the global economy. As a seasoned digital freelancer, I’ve seen this ...

On January 1 Finland became the first country in history to launch a large-scale universal basic income trial. The two-year trial selected 2,000 unemployed Finnish citizens and will pay them €560 ...

The gig economy has become a powerhouse of employment for nearly 59 million Americans, according to a 2021 Freelance Forward report published by the work platform Upwork. In the same breath, it’s now ...

For decades, hiring permanent employees was the norm for businesses. However, today’s scaling companies frequently outsource project-based jobs to freelancers instead of hiring full-time staff. Hiring ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Rachel Wells is a writer who covers leadership, AI, and upskilling. An astounding 64 million Americans performed freelance work in ...