Nick Nooren: Welcome to the age of the gig worker
By Nick Nooren, Head of Proteus Marketplace Self-employment isn’t a new phenomenon. The ability to be your own boss has always been attractive and the self-employed have played an important…
Growing gig economy: Aon report highlights gig worker needs and HRD expectations
A new report from Aon plc (NYSE: AON), a leading global professional services firm providing a broad range of risk, retirement and health solutions, shows that gig workers are looking…
The most desirable freelance jobs
Freelancing has become a popular path for many in their careers, enabling them to be more flexible with their work and personal life, whereas many see the world of freelancing…
Gig working report: 18% of UK HRD’s expect 75% of staff to be gig workers in 5 years’ – report shows employer blind spots
A new report from Aon, a leading global professional services firm providing a broad range of risk, retirement and health solutions (NYSE: AON), has examined the Gig Economy using new…
Could you be a Serial Side Hustler?
A serial side hustler is someone who is managing multiple gigs or jobs at once. Whether it’s various passion projects or freelancer jobs, side hustling has transformed the workforce. It’s…
Status of construction industry contractors questioned by Tribunal ruling
An Employment Tribunal has thrown into question the status of construction industry contractors in a ruling finding that two contractors were in fact employees and should be afforded the protections…
Contractors leaving UK as IR35 Looms – leaving a £2.2BN Productivity Gap in their Wake
New research from offpayroll.org.uk and Inni Accounts reveals that the UK faces a huge productivity crisis as self-employed freelancers, contractors and consultants spanning 19 economic sectors are looking to work…
Some women earning 35% less than their male colleagues: The gender pay gap in 2019
Leading digital bank Starling researched the UK’s gender pay gap using variables of age and sector to uncover just how much pay differs between the sexes. Data was taken from…
The Gender Pay Gap Continues to Narrow for Freelancers
New research by PeoplePerHour reveals that for freelancers at least, the gender pay gap is narrowing. The pay gap between male and female freelance workers is now at an all-time…
Limber app launches – a home for ‘Slashies’
Fintech startup Limber has unveiled a new version of its app today heralding a change in direction for the company. Previously designed as a means of matching workers with unfilled…