Skilled freelancers are helping companies to grow without risk

A report has found that the project economy – which utilises skilled freelancers on a contract basis – plays a vital role in driving productivity

By using freelance project managers, businesses can accept contracts they might otherwise turn down. Picture: Getty

The many layoffs and the increase in remote working triggered by Covid-19 will prompt many to re-evaluate their working patterns and to explore their ability to ply their trade independently.

We have learned that work is something we do, not somewhere we go. Many may now look to freelancing and professional contracting as a means to balance work and family life.

‘The gig economy‘ is a term already used widely in media and in business ...