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The way we work has changed – quietly, steadily, and now irreversibly. In this episode of The Independent Workforce, we sit down with flexible workforce specialist Jack Spencer, – founder of Freeflexer and co-founder of Club Redundo – to unpack what’s really holding companies back from working successfully with freelancers. From missing ownership...
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...
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...
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. ...
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 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.
The European Union’s AI Act marks a milestone in the regulation of Artificial Intelligence. Starting in 2025, binding rules for the development and application of AI will apply for the first time. For solo self-employed individuals who work with AI systems, urgent questions arise: What obligations will freelancers face? Does the law also...