Mergers & Acquisitions

Freelancer.com goes on an acquisition spree to grow in new markets

This acquisition places Freelancer.com as a market leader in gig work.

Opinion

Autumn Statement: Can £2bn solve UK’s innovation crisis?

The £2 billion boost in R&D has been warmly welcomed by the business community, but innovation is more about thinking differently than just research alone.

Legislation and Regulation

Uber drivers now have workers rights, but is it all good news?

Today’s Uber ruling to grant drivers workers rights may be the watershed the industry has been waiting for.

Human Resources

Do you know your rights within the gig economy?

Despite the flexibility and tax advantages of working within the gig economy, controversy over exploitation continues to plague the sector. Legal experts Chris Weaver and Orla Bingham write.

News

Dad jobs and the sharing economy

DAD is a service app that harnesses the power of gig work to address the stresses of home repair. The start-up raised £2m to further its platform with a video visit service.|DAD is a service app that harnesses the power of gig work to address the stresses of home repair. The start-up raised £2m to further its platform with a video visit service.

Entrepreneurs

Five reasons why gig work is the new normal

A networked society means no longer having to show up at the office. Here's why gig work is going mainstream.|A networked society means no longer having to show up at the office. Here's why gig work is going mainstream.