Many businesses are tapping into the specialized knowledge and experience of freelancers, consultants, and independent contractors to complete key projects. While freelancers bring needed expertise and fresh perspectives, they're not employees of the company. And yet, it's up to HR to recruit, screen, and keep track of this valuable external talent. To help you navigate this trending workforce shift, we've called in Shai-Lee Spiegelman, General Manager of Fiverr Pro.

Highlights

[2:56] “Organic organizations”

[4:07] Chief Freelance Officers

[12:16] Vetting freelance talent

[17:20] Why the freelance marketplace is growing

[20:43] Legal considerations when working with freelancers

[23:03] Manager training on working with freelancers

[24:16] Industries that will depend heavily on freelance talent

[26:48] Freelance market outlook for the U.S.

[27:43] Shai-Lee’s career path, beginning with service in the Israeli Air Force

[33:58] Not becoming immobilized by fear

Guest Bio

Shai-Lee Spigelman, General Manager, Fiverr Pro

Prior to her management role overseeing Fiverr Pro’s platform for business that connects independent workers with businesses in need of talent, Shai-Lee worked for seven years in senior leadership positions in the Israeli government, focusing on leading digital, innovation and technology offices. Prior to her work in the public sector, she was VP of Marketing for Microsoft Israel Research and Development Center. 

Links

https://www.linkedin.com/in/shai-lee-spigelman-1b1254/https://pro.fiverr.com/

https://www.hrmorning.com/articles/freelance-workers-fill-summer/

https://www.hrmorning.com/articles/talent-acquisition-strategies/

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