Freelance talent is critical, but how do you keep great freelancers coming back? In this episode, we explore how leading companies are not just hiring freelance talent, but building systems to retain and re-engage them over time.

Guests:

• Jo Libby – Executive Director of Talent, R/GA
  

• Imer Cakiroglu – COO, Stride
  

• Mark Chaffey – CEO & Co-founder, Hackajob
  

• Moderated by Hung Lee, Founder of Recruiting Brainfood
  

Topics Covered:

• Building community before hiring needs arise
  

• Organizing freelance vs. permanent roles with clarity
  

• Why freelancer retention starts with onboarding
  

• Loyalty programs, re-engagement strategies, and feedback systems

  
  

• How to treat freelancers like internal team members