Category Archives: Gig Economy

7 key insights into the future of work

Workers are becoming superior at any workplace that relies on their creativity, entrepreneurialism, interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence. As the gig economy grows, work as we know it is going through a fundamental shift. More and more companies are turning to freelance experts to help them succeed in a highly competitive market – an agile […]

Movember – Shining a Light on Men’s Health

Too often the strong, silent man is silent only because he does not know what to say, and is reputed strong only because he has remained silent. – Winston Churchill. For some men the need to appear strong and silent overrides the need to talk about what’s troubling them. Let’s face it, it’s easier to […]

What is expertise, and how do expert networks work?

It’s become clear that expertise, knowledge and information are key to succeeding in business today. The expert economy is fast-becoming the most popular way for freelancers to succeed in a competitive marketplace. The next great gig is without doubt freelance workers using their expertise to forge a successful career and to make a good living. […]

How online freelancing platforms are revolutionising the way organisations attract, retain and develop the best talent

Online freelancing websites – like Alifery – are helping organisations tap into a pool of talented and highly-skilled workers. In a more digitally connected world where knowledge is everything, companies increasingly create value from ideas, innovation, research and expertise. A knowledge-based – gig or expert – economy is taking hold and changing the way we […]

How can companies ensure cohesion amongst staff with geographically scattered workers?

The key to successfully implementing a remote workforce is to offer the structure and resources necessary to keep remote employees connected. The gig economy is growing at a phenomenal rate and the remote workforce within that has increased tenfold over the past fifteen years. Remote workers today make up a large percentage of the global […]

How to utilise online talent platforms to become a successful freelance consultant

Supplement a full-time job with consulting to earn more money and improve your reputation at the same time. An expanding gig economy has opened up new doors for those seeking freelance work opportunities. Not only have freelancers been able to forge successful careers by utilising their own unique skillsets, but more and more full-time workers […]

Why the expert economy (gig economy) will benefit small to medium-sized enterprises

For SMEs who have traditionally lacked the resources to recruit and retain the best talent, the increased access to on-demand workers is of particular benefit. The gig economy is seeing an unprecedented number of workers turning their backs on the average 9 to 5 job in favour of freelance and remote work positions. The workforce […]

Why a knowledge-based economy is the way of the future

Companies worldwide have already realised that knowledge is the way forward and are tapping into this growing trend. There is no doubt that a knowledge-based economy is the way of the future. Companies worldwide have already realised that knowledge is the way forward and are tapping into this growing trend. The United States, Australia, the […]