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...
What Microsoft Learned About Freelancers, AI & Human-Centered Leadership – Episode 13 with Nuri Demirci LĂłpez
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...
Bridging the Gap: How Companies and Freelancers Build the Future Together – Episode 12 with Kaja Storbeck
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...
What NASA Taught Me About the Future of Work – Episode 11 with Steve Rader
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...
Why Companies Must Rethink How They Work with Freelancers – Episode 10 with Matthew Dowling
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...
LinkedIn for Freelancers: Profile Optimisation Tips That Get You Hired (2025)
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.
How To Access 43 Million Freelancers in Europe – Episode 9 with Glen Hodgson
The world of work is changing. Not slowly, not quietly, but fundamentally. Traditional employment is no longer the default choice for millions of people. Instead, a new model of work is emerging — flexible, project-based, borderless. We discussed with Glen Hodgson why work will never be the same.
What Does a Search Engineer Do?
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...
How to Hire a World-Class Consultant in 48 Hours – Episode 8 with David KĂĽpper
“I’ve always been curious,” David Küpper said. “I started out as a physics nerd, got interested in consulting, and today I still follow my passion — working with talented people on new challenges.” That curiosity became expertpowerhouse, a multi-award-winning marketplace for independent consultants, subject-matter experts, and interim...
How Corporates Hire and Manage Freelancers – Episode 7 with Mina Bastawros
When we think of innovation at scale, we often picture massive R&D budgets, complex corporate structures, and layers of approval. Yet, as the world of work transforms, even the biggest players are learning to think — and act — more like startups. That’s exactly what’s happening at Airbus, where Mina Bastawros, a seasoned leader...