Posts Tagged ‘freelancing’
The Lasting Benefits of Short-Term Workers
Contract workers are generally highly skilled in their respective disciplines. Because of this, they offer a number of benefits to companies who are in need of quick talent solutions, or help with a fast-moving project. However, short-term workers offer more than a quick fix to an urgent problem. In fact, short-term employees can give organisations…
Read MoreThe Most Useful Soft Skills For Contract Workers
The Soft Skills Most Crucial for Contract Workers Most contract workers are hired to provide highly specialised technical support. However, that doesn’t mean that interpersonal skills don’t come into play. Soft skills – sometimes referred to as people skills or interpersonal skills – have always been sought-after by employers, and that’s unlikely to change any…
Read MoreTaking Care of Your Mental Health as a Contractor
Contract work and freelancing comes with many perks, including flexibility, and potentially higher pay. These benefits can have a positive impact on a freelancer’s mental health – in fact, a survey by IPSE found that 80 per cent of respondents felt that switching to self-employment had at least a somewhat positive impact on their mental…
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