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...
Freelancers Trends in 2026: What’s changing?
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...
Which industries are loosing freelance projects in 2025?
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...
Overcoming Internal Barriers to Hiring Freelancers – Episode 4 with Eusebi Llensa
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...
How Companies Really Work with Independent Talent – Episode 3 with Maciej Koszyk
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.
How to Build Impactful Teams with Independent Experts - Episode 2 with Josh Jennings
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...
Freelancing Trends 2025: What Freelancers Should Focus on
Economic uncertainty and rapid technological advancements are challenges not only for billion-dollar corporations but also for freelancers, who often face these shifts even more acutely. So, what will the freelancing trends for 2025 be? What should freelancers focus on in the coming year? This post explores the key areas self-employed...
How Many Hours Do Freelancers Work? [Survey 2025]
Freelancing is a form of self employment where individuals work according to their own schedules, as opposed to a traditional 9-5 job. With this freedom, freelancers have the option to work how ever many hours they want to in a week. In this article, we find out what the average number of freelancer working hours are per week and we also take a...
freelancermap celebrates Freelancers’ Day
The freelancing movement is unstoppable. Freelancers are ready to jump into exciting projects anytime and motivated to support both large and medium-sized companies. They bring in expert knowledge, experience, and passion in what they do – what a great combination, right?
The Top 5 Freelancing Trends in 2024: The Future of New Work Unveiled
New Work, a flexible work-model centred around purpose and meaning, is gaining prominence in our society. Among freelancers and the self-employed, this transformation is increasingly taking hold. Here are five emerging freelancing trends in 2024 that could prove crucial for freelancers.