There’s a quiet shift happening in how companies build teams, and it’s easy to miss if you’re not looking for it. In our latest episode of The Independent Workforce Podcast, Jamie Read, founder of BriteBrich Collective, shares why some of the smartest companies are rethinking that model entirely. Freelancers are no longer...
How to Hire Freelancers Without Legal Risk – Episode 27 with Jeff Nugent
The way we work has already changed, but most companies are still operating as if nothing has really happened. In the latest episode of The Independent Workforce Podcast, global workforce strategist Jeff Nugent shares why the real shift isn’t about remote work or freelancing. It’s about rethinking how we measure value, manage...
How Smart Companies Build a Freelance Network – Episode 26 with Matthew Knight
Most freelance engagements start the same way: there’s a gap, a deadline, and a quick search for someone who can help. But what if that approach is exactly the problem? In this episode, we’re joined by Matthew Knight, an award-winning independent strategist and Chief Freelance Officer at The Independency Co., and we unpack why reactive hiring...
Freelancer Dry Spells: Practical Tips to Bridge Slow Periods
Freelancers and the self-employed know it all too well: dry spells and project droughts, the constant ebb and flow of workload. One moment you can barely keep up with project enquiries. The next, the market feels like a barren wasteland. But these phases are simply part of freelance life. All the more reason to develop strategies for weathering...
What You Must Know About The Polish Freelance Market – Episode 25 with Przemek Glosny
The way we work is changing faster than most companies realize. What if your biggest hiring mistake isn’t who you hire, but how you think about hiring altogether. In the latest episode of The Independent Workforce Podcast, Przemek Glosny, CEO of Useme, shares how he helps 50,000+ companies, including IKEA, Samsung and HBO, access...
Why Hiring is Changing – Episode 24 with Ray Culver
For decades, companies relied on a simple model to access talent: hire employees and build internal teams. But today’s talent markets are changing. Workforce strategist Ray Culver shares why more companies are beginning to rethink how they build teams and why freelancers and independent experts are becoming an increasingly important part of the...
How Freelancers Help Businesses Scale Faster – Episode 23 with Katherine Steiner-Dicks
For decades, growth meant hiring more full-time employees and expanding internal departments. But in today’s fast-moving markets, many organisations are realising that traditional hiring alone can slow them down. In a recent conversation with industry expert Katherine Steiner-Dicks on The Independent Workforce podcast, we explored how companies...
The Smart Way to Hire Fractional Leaders – Episode 22 with Jamie Jacobs
For decades, companies have defaulted to one solution for almost every business challenge: hire someone full-time. New market expansion? Hire.Digital transformation? Hire.System implementation? Hire. But what if the issue isn’t a lack of talent — it’s the hiring model itself? In this episode of The Independent Workforce, Jamie Jacobs, at Gig...
Why Procurement Is the Future of Freelance Hiring – Episode 21 With Danny Gal
For many large organizations, freelancers are already part of everyday operations, just not always by design. External experts are brought in to solve urgent problems, accelerate innovation, or fill critical skill gaps. Yet behind the scenes, billions are often spent each year on external workforce solutions without a clear strategy, ownership, or...
Top Freelance Jobs: 5 In-Demand Freelance Roles in 2026
Freelancing is evolving fast. Between 2023 and 2025, the overall freelance market slowed by over 20%, but demand for specialised roles soared, with some categories growing by more than 270%. In 2026, freelancers with the right skills can still secure high-paying, future-proof projects — if they know where to look. Companies increasingly hire...