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Companies all around the world are starting to embrace new technologies and new ways of working. Nowadays, the best person to do a job may not be the person sitting next to you in the office. They might be sitting in a coffee shop in another city or even at home in another country.
With new technologies and platforms in place to connect companies with a seemingly unlimited source of global freelance talent, there is no reason not to hire freelancers. As Eric Gilpin says, “It’s no longer an ‘if’ question. You need to just get started.”
In this episode, Eric Gilpin busts several myths around hiring freelancers. As the Senior Vice President of Enterprise Sales at Upwork, he is very familiar with the transition that large companies have to make to hire freelancers.
Eric shares some insights into how to get started working with freelancers, how to protect yourself and your intellectual property, and even how to manage time zones to optimize productivity. It’s time for companies to wake up and pay attention to the rise of the gig economy.
Get ready to listen to Eric’s insights on how to start working with high-quality talent from around the world today.
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
· How companies’ need to have a competitive advantage contributes to the gig economy.
· How companies get rid of the skill gap.
· How time zones affect productivity when working with freelancers.
· How to acclimate yourself and your business when working with freelancers for the first time.
Some Questions I Ask:
· What characteristics did you have a child that help you today? (2:57)
· Why is it important for companies to wake up and pay attention to the rise of the gig economy? (6:11)
· Tell me a recent and impactful customer story. (7:44)
· How do you deal with preconceived notions around what a freelancer is? (10:57)
· How do you handle information security while working with freelancers? (16:29)
Connect with Eric Gilpin:
Resources:
Love Is the Killer App by Tim Sanders
M365 Freelancer Toolkit
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By MicrosoftCompanies all around the world are starting to embrace new technologies and new ways of working. Nowadays, the best person to do a job may not be the person sitting next to you in the office. They might be sitting in a coffee shop in another city or even at home in another country.
With new technologies and platforms in place to connect companies with a seemingly unlimited source of global freelance talent, there is no reason not to hire freelancers. As Eric Gilpin says, “It’s no longer an ‘if’ question. You need to just get started.”
In this episode, Eric Gilpin busts several myths around hiring freelancers. As the Senior Vice President of Enterprise Sales at Upwork, he is very familiar with the transition that large companies have to make to hire freelancers.
Eric shares some insights into how to get started working with freelancers, how to protect yourself and your intellectual property, and even how to manage time zones to optimize productivity. It’s time for companies to wake up and pay attention to the rise of the gig economy.
Get ready to listen to Eric’s insights on how to start working with high-quality talent from around the world today.
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
· How companies’ need to have a competitive advantage contributes to the gig economy.
· How companies get rid of the skill gap.
· How time zones affect productivity when working with freelancers.
· How to acclimate yourself and your business when working with freelancers for the first time.
Some Questions I Ask:
· What characteristics did you have a child that help you today? (2:57)
· Why is it important for companies to wake up and pay attention to the rise of the gig economy? (6:11)
· Tell me a recent and impactful customer story. (7:44)
· How do you deal with preconceived notions around what a freelancer is? (10:57)
· How do you handle information security while working with freelancers? (16:29)
Connect with Eric Gilpin:
Resources:
Love Is the Killer App by Tim Sanders
M365 Freelancer Toolkit