What’s really stopping enterprises from working with freelancers? Is it trust, process, or simply… vocabulary? In a recent episode of The Independent Workforce, we sat down with Rich Wilson, CEO and Co-Founder of Gigged.AI, to talk about the past, present, and future of freelance collaboration — especially inside enterprise environments...
What happens when someone spends over two decades living, breathing, and shaping the freelance economy, long before it became cool? In this episode of The Independent Workforce, we sat down with Robert Vlach, freelancing entrepreneur, consultant to top professionals, author of The Freelance Way, and founder of two of the largest freelance...
There’s a moment in some conversations where everything gets uncomfortably simple. Not simplistic. Not motivational-poster simple. But truth simple. That happened when John looked at the future of work—freelancers, contractors, fractional experts, AI, remote collaboration—and framed it in a way that left no room for corporate denial: “If companies...
2026 is shaping up to be a transformative year for freelancers and self-employed professionals. With technological breakthroughs, regulatory shifts, and evolving client expectations, the freelance landscape is changing faster than ever. Let’s dive into what’s already happened, what changes are on the horizon, and which trends will...
Did you know that LinkedIn is more than a job board? As one of the largest business networks in the world, the platform is also used for marketing, employer branding, as a learning platform and of course for networking itself. In this article, you'll learn how you can leverage LinkedIn for freelancers.
When a major project is on the horizon but the internal team is already working at full capacity, quick and practical solutions are needed. Tobias Mulack knows such situations well. As Head of Digital Development at Sellwerk, he is responsible for the technical development of the customer platform and knows how quickly things can move. ...
The world of work is evolving, and for many forward-thinking companies, freelancers and independent experts are no longer a backup option, but a strategic advantage. On a recent episode of The Independent Workforce podcast, we sat down with Benjamin Walker, Co-CEO of nemensis AG, to talk about what makes freelance collaboration succeed or fall...
In this episode of The Independent Workforce, we sat down with Eusebi Llensa, Co-founder and CEO of Outvise, the largest global platform connecting companies with freelance business tech experts. With over 40,000 professionals in their network, Outvise isn’t just building a talent marketplace — they’re reengineering how businesses solve complex...
Freelancing as a whole has gained a marked increase in popularity over the past decade or so. But what is freelancing? Is the same as a contractor? And where exactly do consultants fit in?
The European Accessibility Act (EAA) marks a turning point in European legislation on digital accessibility. Starting June 28, 2025, many digital products and services must be designed to be accessible. What once applied primarily to public bodies now also affects private companies and self-employed individuals.