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Harnessing the gig economy: a practical guide for SMEs to leverage freelance talent - Jeremy Lang

Explore how the gig economy has transformed the workforce landscape post-lockdown, and discover essential strategies for SMEs to effectively harness freelance talent for growth and flexibility.

Business Report Entrepreneurs
Jeremy Lang|Published

The gig economy, tech and the future of work - a missing paradox in the electoral promises discussion

The world of work is changing and has created new jobs and reconfigured others through technological innovation.

News Politics Opinion
Opinion|Published

Retiring in a Freelance Economy

One of the most profound challenges in navigating the freelance economy lies in financial planning.

Personal Finance Retirement
Opinion|Published

‘Some crises can’t be wished away, we must be prepared’ - Mashatile encourages partnerships at Nedlac Summit

Deputy President Paul Mashatile encouraged that through collective efforts, united in purpose and driven by shared values, everyone held the power to influence and determine the trajectory and direction of the country.

News Politics
Kailene Pillay|Published

JUST IN: UK economy shrinks in August, official data shows

The UK announced on Wednesday that its economy had shrunk by 0. 3% in August.

News World
Chad Williams|Published

The state of work in SA’s gig economy

Working for Uber, MrD and other digital platforms is not fair after all. This has been revealed by a newly launched report by the Fairwork Project. The report highlights the precarious nature of work in the gig economy.

Tech
Wesley Diphoko|Published

The state of work in the SA gig economy

Digital labour platforms hold the potential to reduce South Africa’s sky-high unemployment and inequality. However, there is growing evidence that platform workers worldwide face unfair work conditions, and lack the benefits and protections afforded to employees.

Tech
Wesley Diphoko|Published

TES becomes driving force for South Africa’s gig economy

Temporary Employment Services (Tes) has been used mainly in First-World economies whereby organisations have the flexibility to procure required skills part-time (ad hoc) or fixed term (temporary).

Business Report Companies
Opinion|Published