The New Gig

I speak with Elina Jutelyte (Founder, Freelance Business Month) about Freelance Business Month and the topics that will be discussed, and the developments that we are seeing in freelancing across Europe. We also discuss how freelancers are utilising technology as well as the social and mental health impacts of freelancing.

I speak with Levan Asanidze and Gegi Gvazava (Co-founders, Herio) about how digitalisation is transforming society, the jobs market and how people access paid tasks. We also discuss the demand that students and young people have for flexible and gig work, as well as the growth of the gig economy and platform work in Georgia and the broader region.

To mark our 100th episode I share what I have learnt about the future of work and the developments in the labour market due to technology and the changing perceptions, needs and wants of individuals and companies alike.

I also highlight some of the current trends and offer my analysis of what is happening as well as the steps that governments, organisations and workers should be taking.

I speak with Martins Vilums (Co-founder, Abillio) about how digitalisation is transforming society, the economy and the world of work as well as Abillio’s expansion plans. We also discuss the the growth of the gig economy and platform work across Europe, as well as the demand that independent professionals and solopreneurs have for flexible and gig work.

I speak with Keti Gorgoshidze (Project Manager, ICMPD) about the EMLINK project which focuses on strengthening the partnership between Belgium and Georgia through the temporary mobility of entrepreneurs. We discuss the issues that it will address, how it is going to help Georgian start-ups and how this can be a blueprint for other similar initiatives.

I speak with Roosi Verendel Nyberg (Medical professional) about conditions for healthcare workers today and how the labour market needs more flexibility to attract and retain medical professionals. We also discuss the role of leadership and how this needs to improve within the sector.

I speak with Nadia Harris (Entrepreneur & Author) about individuals and companies adapting to hybrid and remote work, as well as the common problems, issues and barriers that remain. We also discuss the legal impediments to remote work, the importance of an online presence, and general advice for freelancers and those contemplating this workstyle (pros and cons).

I speak with Claire Carlin (Freelancer) about the growth of freelancing and why this is an increasingly popular lifestyle choice. We also discuss the benefits of being a freelancer as well as some of the negative elements. We also cover the implications for destination marketing and talent attraction, asking whether countries and cities are thinking about this enough.

I speak Lara Cantos (Freelancer) about her background and personal journey that made her realise that a traditional 9 to 5 job was not for her. We also discuss how digitalisation is transforming society as well as the economy and world of work. Lara also shares her personal advice for freelancers and those contemplating this workstyle.

In this special series we get under the skin of entrepreneurship and take a deeper dive into the world of work in the digital age. 

In this episode I speak with CEO & Founder of Supportwave, Kelvin Wetherill about how technology is helping to match jobs and talent as well as how enterprises are benefiting from the use of digitalisation. We also discuss how IT professionals are integrated into enterprise talent clouds, the rise of skills-based hiring as well as the upcoming event “Integrating Talent Clouds into your Enterprise Workforce” which is taking place in London on 29th May. Register for the event at: https://lnkd.in/d5U9rcXJ

Thought leaders from the world of business and entrepreneurs share their thoughts, experiences and advice on what it takes to succeed in the labour market of tomorrow.