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The Freelancer Study 2024 - the report on the present and future of freelancing. For the 8th time, we’re publishing the results of our freelancer survey – and this time, it comes with a whole new look: more dynamic and visually appealing than ever before. But we aimed to do more than just change the study's appearance. We've completely reimagined how we present information to make it even more useful and relevant to you. We've also enlisted several industry and technical experts who not only help us better understand our results but also share their insights. These tips and personal experiences are invaluable for both beginner and seasoned freelancers in shaping their freelance careers. A big thank you to: Daniel Cronin, Elina Jutelyte, Hans Rusinek, Jon Younger PhD, Mona Wiezoreck, Pau Cerda, Peter Balog, Prof. Dr. Hannes Zacher, Prof. Dr. Hartmut Walter, Robert Vlach, and Stephanie Verch. The Freelancer Study offers comprehensive insights into the working world of tomorrow. How do freelancers perceive their working conditions, what business expectations do they have in the current challenging economic environment, and how do they view their future prospects in terms of AI, retirement, or client acquisition? The report provides these and other valuable insights. Welcome to the new era of the Freelancer Study – enjoy reading it! 💫 https://lnkd.in/dq__A9SU #freelancerstudy #freelancing #freelancer #selfemployed #selfemployment #freelancerlife #freelancermarketing #futureofwork #newwork #freelancerevolution

Are projects more than just work for you? The respondents to the Freelancer Study 2024 clearly say yes. Our experts, Peter Balog and Jon Younger, also note that work is no longer just work - especially for younger generations. The number one value that freelancers expect from the corporate culture of their project providers is sustainability. In second place is equal pay: our newest study shows that the gender pay gap in freelancing is narrowing. Incentives, whether material or financial, are in last place. On the other hand, by far the most common reason for freelancers to reject projects is a low hourly rate. You can find the link to our full report in the comments. How do you see it? Are projects more than just work for you? Let us know in the comments. #freelancer #freelancing #selfemployed #selfemployment #trends #newwork #futureofwork #freelancerevolution

What are the key trends and strategies for freelancers to thrive in the future? Our CEO Thomas Maas reveal them in the latest article on Forbes written by Jon Younger: "𝘍𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘪𝘴 𝘱𝘰𝘪𝘴𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘣𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘦 𝘮𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘮 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘺 𝘢 𝘱𝘪𝘷𝘰𝘵𝘢𝘭 𝘳𝘰𝘭𝘦 𝘪𝘯 𝘥𝘳𝘪𝘷𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘰𝘮𝘪𝘤 𝘨𝘳𝘰𝘸𝘵𝘩. 𝘍𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘢𝘥𝘢𝘱𝘵 𝘲𝘶𝘪𝘤𝘬𝘭𝘺 𝘵𝘰 𝘈𝘐 𝘵𝘰𝘰𝘭𝘴, 𝘦𝘯𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘪𝘵𝘺. 𝘈𝘭𝘴𝘰, 𝘣𝘶𝘪𝘭𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘯𝘦𝘵𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬𝘴, 𝘬𝘯𝘰𝘸𝘭𝘦𝘥𝘨𝘦 𝘴𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨, 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘶𝘰𝘶𝘴 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘮𝘶𝘵𝘶𝘢𝘭 𝘴𝘶𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘣𝘦 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘢𝘮𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘵 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘧𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘧𝘶𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦.” #AI #futureofwork #freelancerevolution

How many projects should I work on? Self-employed people, especially those just starting out with freelancing, tend to overload themselves with projects and don't sort out much. Hans Rusinek, who conducts research into New Work, has a clear opinion on how many projects a freelancer should take on: quality over quantity. "In order to build up expert status, you have to set limits - and these start with the selection of projects." If you want to learn more about how to build up expert status, you can read through our latest study (link in the comments). How do you see it? Have you ever overloaded yourself with projects, or is project acquisition still a problem? Let us know in the comments! #freelancer #freelancing #projectmanagement #freelancetips #projectoverload #projectselection #priorities #quantityvsquality #newwork

Change of perspective: What do companies think about freelancing? The Freelancer Study 2024 revealed that a third of respondents last worked for a large company or corporation. But why is it that small and medium-sized companies do not rely on freelancing as much as the big ones do? There may be several reasons for this. Small and medium-sized companies may rely less on freelancers because they have more limited resources, rely more on internal staff, and may have concerns about control and quality. In contrast, large companies benefit from their larger budgets for external services and can utilize the flexibility and expertise of freelancers without having to make long-term commitments. They can also access specialized skills that may not be available in-house. Outsourcing is therefore more prevalent in large companies. More facts inside our Freelancer Study 2024. The link is in the comments. To all recruiters: Why don't you work with freelancers? And why do you? Let us know your opinion in the comments. P.S.: Freelancers are also welcome to comment on this topic: What are your experiences? #freelancer #freelancing #outsourcingtrends #futureofwork #workforce #flexibility #freelancerevolution #newwork

Freelancers and projects: A love-hate relationship. Being able to choose your own projects is a privilege in the world of work. But those who enjoy it also know the downside: you have to find them first - and then you want to create as many of them as possible. How do freelancers get their projects? 60% rely on recruiting services, referrals, or follow-up assignments. Where do they look for them? For 33%, freelancing platforms (like freelancermap.com) are the best channels for project acquisition. We not only stand for convenient project placement, but also for insights into the freelancing world. This is exactly what our Freelancer Study 2024 provides - the study on the present and future of freelancing (link in the comments). #freelancer #freelance #selfemployed #freelancing #freelancerproblems #challenges #projectacquisition #projectwork #newwork #freelancerevolution

Unlike traditional employees, freelancers have the unique advantage of working for multiple clients simultaneously. This flexibility allows them to diversify their skills, expand their professional network, and increase their income potential. According to our latest study, 66% of freelancers work on 2 to 6 projects per year on average. However, this freedom also comes with its own set of challenges. Juggling multiple projects requires excellent time management, communication skills, and the ability to quickly adapt to different clients' needs and expectations. For those considering the freelancing path, mastering this balance is essential for success. To discover more interesting facts about freelancing, check out our brand new study (link in the comments). Do you complete more or fewer projects compared to other freelancers? Let us know! #freelancer #freelance #selfemployed #projecthunt #chooseyourwork #freelancehustle #projectflexibility #independentwork

Oriol Llauradó, originally from Barcelona and now living in Cardedeu, is a freelance consultant specializing in privacy and security. Since 2019, he has translated legal requirements into practical steps for businesses. Before freelancing, he spent over 15 years in the corporate data and insights industry, gaining extensive expertise in data management and protection. The benefit Oriol cherishes most in freelancing is the opportunity for continuous learning. Working closely with clients and providing hands-on support allows him to constantly expand his knowledge and skills. His insider tip to remain resilient during economic challenges: diversifying services and building strong client relationships. Would you like to introduce yourself? Then get in touch with us via comments, DMs, or by emailing [email protected]. We're looking forward to it! #talent #interview #freelanceroftheweek #story #freelancing #opentowork #freelancermap

The current laws often treat freelancers like regular businesses or gig workers for platforms. In 2024, 75% of respondents to the Freelancer Study still say that politicians are not creating the right framework conditions. Only 9% have no problem with this, while 16% avoid the question. But why is this? And why do we keep getting a negative answer to this question from freelancers year after year? Quite simply because too little is changing. Freelancing involves bureaucracy, fixed deadlines, and risk, since insurance is up to the individual. Permanent employees don't face these issues. Some might say, "It's their own fault; they chose this path." But is the solution really to make self-employment an unattractive career option - especially when 89% would choose self-employment again? We believe there is a better way. Freelancing is the backbone of tomorrow's workforce. See what others think about this topic in our newest study (link in the comments). What do you think? Are politicians creating the right framework conditions? Let us know in the comments! #freelancing #freelancer #freelance #selfemployed #selfemployment #newwork #futureofwork #freelancerevolution #freelancerstudy #politics

Do freelancers really have only advantages over permanent employees? The answer is NO. Self-employment carries a number of risks. From a financial point of view, freelance work is better paid, but what happens on days when the freelancer is ill? Or goes on holiday? Quite simply, absences are not paid. The biggest disadvantage for freelancers is the contractual risk, which they are not familiar with from their permanent jobs. What is your experience as a freelancer? What disadvantages have you experienced so far? In our newest Freelancer Study 2024 you can find more insights about the topic “freelancers vs. employees” - link in the comments! #freelancing #freelancer #freelance #selfemployed #selfemployment #newwork #futureofwork #freelancerevolution #freelancerstudy2024 #freelancerproblems #freelanceexperience #freelancedisadvantages #freelancerisks