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Now showing: special webcast on the future of work and the role of the freelancer
The webcast to celebrate National Freelancers Day has sparked discussion on a number of topics, for example 'personal branding' and 'collaborative networks'. To view the films and to read or write comments...
Read more...Shout it from the rooftops, today is National Freelancers Day!
Today has been set aside to gain wider recognition for the contribution that freelancers, consultants and contractors make to the UK economy. PCG (the voice of freelancing) has declared today National Freelancers Day.
Read more...The Freelance Community Get Behind National Freelancers Day
As well as around 800 people supporting the various events and panel debates that are taking place around the UK on the evening of National Freelancers Day, there has been amazing support from the broader community - and we would like on behalf of all freelancers to thank those companies supporting this programme. A full list of companies who have pledged their support to the day can be found here.
We have highlighted below a selection of other intreresting ways that the day has been supported and some potentially enticing special offers:
Read more...PCG calls for fairness, clarity and recognition for freelancers in Manifesto
PCG, the voice of freelancing, is calling for "fairness, clarity, and recognition" in its new 'Manifesto for Freelancing', launched today (23rd November) at the House of Commons, as part of a special reception to celebrate "National Freelancers Day".
Read more...Bank on freelancers say top business experts…they’re the way to UK prosperity
“Bigger is dumber…..” according to Sir Tom Farmer, founder of Kwik-Fit.
Along with several other business leaders, Sir Tom has come out in support of tapping into freelancers’ talents as the country strives to get back on its feet over the next decade and beyond. Michael van Swaaij, former md of eBay Europe and chairman of Skype along with commentators from Thales, The Audit Commission, AD Aerospace and Carillion have all outlined the importance of the UK’s freelance skills and expertise.
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