The challenging economic climate has left its mark in 2025, affecting both companies and freelancers. But which sectors are bearing the brunt? Our latest data from the Freelancer Compass 2026 reveals the three industries experiencing the most significant decline in projects in the DACH region. Key takeaways Top 3 industries losing demand...
In today’s rapidly shifting world of work, flexibility isn’t a trend — it’s survival. But while many companies fear the idea of working with freelancers, contractors, or fractional experts, others are building entire engines of innovation powered by independent talent. One of the pioneers of this new operating system is Nuri Demirci...
The world of work is shifting faster than most organisations can keep up with. Independent experts are stepping into critical roles across industries. And while tech dominates the conversation, the freelance revolution is happening everywhere: engineering, rail, manufacturing, logistics, and more. To dive deeper into how...
When you hear “NASA,” you probably think rockets, astronauts, and high-stakes missions in space. You don’t immediately think freelancers. But after almost 36 years at NASA and over a decade leading open innovation and open talent initiatives, Steve Rader has a very clear message for leaders and organisations: “If your only talent strategy is...
Freelancers have always been part of the workforce — but what’s happening now is different. We are entering a new era shaped by agility, global talent, AI, and the ability for individuals to build careers outside traditional employment. In this evolving landscape, few voices are as influential as Matthew Dowling, Founder of Freelancer Club, leader...
A Search Engineer designs, builds, and optimises search systems that help users find information quickly and accurately. Unlike SEO specialists who focus on ranking content on Google, Search Engineers work behind the scenes, building the algorithms and data pipelines that power search functionality in apps, websites, and enterprise systems. What...
Freelancers are the workforce of today. In this podcast episode, Maciej, Head of Delivery at Devire’s Center of Excellence, shares lessons from 15+ years of recruitment experience with global giants like Tesla and Uber. From instant value and communication skills to compliance, networks, and AI’s role in recruitment.
AI Agent Developers are specialised software engineers who design, build, and deploy intelligent autonomous systems that can work independently in digital environments. With businesses scrambling to adopt AI automation, the demand for skilled AI agent freelancers has skyrocketed — and it shows no signs of slowing down. What is AI Agent Development...
2025 marks an exciting new chapter for freelancermap. Earlier this year, we introduced a fresh new logo – the first step in evolving our brand. Now, we’re taking it further: with a redesigned look and improved features, we’re proud to present the Home of Freelancing. It’s clearer, more intuitive, and designed to make your daily work smoother...
The way companies hire is changing fast. Permanent roles are no longer the only way to access expertise, freelancers and contractors are now at the heart of project delivery. In this episode, we speak with Josh Jennings about what it really takes to hire the right experts. From finding freelancers quickly, to managing compliance, to building trust...