The New Gig

I speak with Andreas Meinert (Market Insight and Strategy Lead, Ework Group) about the contents of the Trends Towards 2030 study and the role of AI and robotics in the future of work. We also discuss the need for high-skilled workers and how they are demanding flexibility and freedom as well as how companies and organisations are adapting to include/work with freelance talent.

I speak with Liz Barclay (IoD Special Adviser, Small Business and Entrepreneurship) about the importance of small businesses for the economy, as well as the growth of open talent and how companies and organisations are adapting to include/work with freelancers. We also discuss the policies that need to be introduced in order to help SMEs and open talent.

I speak with Lara Borenovic (Freelancer) about the main trends and themes in the future of work globally. We talk about the  importance of building a personal brand as well as the best and worst parts of being a freelancer.

I speak with Federico Fernandez (CEO, We Are Innovation) about how companies and organisations are adapting to include/work with freelance talent. We also discuss some innovative trends in the world of work and the growth of freelancing and building your own company.

I speak with Maximilian Kürschner (Freelancer) about the importance of building a personal brand as well as the best and worst parts of being a freelancer. We also discuss the evolution of companies and organisations adapting to work with freelance talent.

I speak with Dalius Rudokas (Chair, Lithuanian Couriers & Drivers Association) about the best and worst parts of being a freelancer as well as why freelancing is becoming an increasingly popular lifestyle choice.

I speak with Dieter Grohmann (Director, Writer & Producer) about the importance of building a personal brand as well as the best and worst parts of being a freelancer. We also discuss the specific benefits and drawbacks of being a freelance filmmaker as well as the general growth in popularity of freelancing and building your own company.

I speak with Loksan Harley (Founder, Homelands Advisory)about life as an international development freelancer, and the current dynamics of 1) responding to trends (e.g. USAID and UK cuts), 2) juggling family and professional life. We also discuss the importance of building a personal brand as well as the best and worst parts of being a freelancer.

I speak with Maarja Johanna Mägi (Freelance actress) about leaving a good, stable theatre position to become a freelancer. We also discuss the importance of building a personal brand and becoming known, as well as the best and worst parts of being an open talent.

I speak with Solveig Rundquist (Hybrid Marketeer) about the main trends and themes in the future of work globally. We also discuss the importance of building a personal brand and the rise of fractional roles.