Perspectives on the Future of Work: October 24
Upwork’s biweekly column brings you the latest news on the future of work, including trends, freelancing, and other shifts in the way we work.
Oct 25, 2016
Author: admin
3 Web Development Trends To Watch
Staying up-to-date on the latest developments in your field is vital for delivering maximum value to your clients. For web developers in particular, trends in key areas like cloud computing, information security, and the way people browse online can have a major impact on your work.
Oct 25, 2016
Freelancers Now Make Up 35% of the Workforce
The “Freelancing in America: 2016″ survey shows the freelance economy is still growing at a strong clip—and politicians may want to pay attention. The study, commissioned by Upwork in partnership with Freelancers Union, show freelancers now total 55 million people, and make up 35 percent of the U.S. workforce. Collectively, they earned $1 trillion in the past year.
Oct 25, 2016
Global army of online freelancers remakes outsourcing industry
LIPA CITY, Philippines Not far from the world of regimented cubicles and headset-toting call center operators, a quiet revolution is stirring in its slippers. University librarian Sheila Ortencio, for example, was so poorly paid that half her salary went for childcare, and her meals amounted to...
Oct 19, 2016
Americans See Job Outsourcing as Biggest Threat to U.S. Workers
The truth about jobs — a hot-button issue on the campaign trail — seems to be open to interpretation. Donald Trump says foreign labor is killing the job market; Hillary Clinton says the Obama administration has turned around the private sector. So who’s right? According to a...
Oct 19, 2016
Profit by RPO Offers Incomparable Recruitment Process Outsourcing Services Applicable to a Diverse Range of Organizations
Noida, Uttar Pradesh -- (SBWIRE) -- 10/18/2016 -- Profit By RPO, India's # 1 Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) Firm, offers high quality temporary and permanent recruitment solutions throughout the globe including USA, Europe, Australia, New Zealand and Middle East. They are professionals and, follow the...
Oct 19, 2016