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A Strategic Guide to Build and Scale a Hybrid Workforce Program More companies are adopting a remote work model. In fact, the number of companies committed to remote work for the long term has more than doubled over the past year. When you’re building a hybrid workforce program, it can help to know where to…

The Comprehensive Guide to Remote Work When adopting a remote workforce model, it can help to learn from an organization with a strong remote work history. As a remote-first company, Upwork’s agile, distributed workforce has not only helped the company adapt through significant changes, but has also been a major factor in its success. The…

Remote Work 101: How to Get Started With Building and Managing a Distributed Team Distributed teams have unique challenges, but you can build highly successful remote teams with the right tools and by adopting best practices. The tips in Upwork’s guide, Remote Work 101: How to Get Started Building and Managing a Distributed Team, can…

Safely Navigate The Future of Work The needs of businesses and the choices of workers have changed in the past decade and continue to evolve rapidly. As more professionals choose remote freelance work over traditional employment, companies need to have systems in place and reliable sources to quickly find and engage diverse outside talent. In…

Not Just Tech: Remote Freelancing Across Industries Working With Freelance Talent Isn’t Just for Tech Teams Companies in traditional industries often think remote work only works in the tech industry—but the research tells a different story. Upwork’s report, Not Just Tech: Remote Freelancing Across Industries, shows how companies in traditional industries like manufacturing, mining, utilities,…

How Companies Must Adapt To The World of Work to Thrive in a Profoundly Changed World The world of work has shifted profoundly. Instead of hoping things will revert, companies can proactively redesign work to adapt and thrive despite the change. Upwork’s whitepaper, The Grand Redesign, shows how companies can redesign key components of work…

The Adaptive Enterprise: Using Freelance Talent to Build a Competitive Advantage in Uncertain Times Why On-demand Talent Could be Exactly What Companies Need Right Now As the economy leans toward a recession, and layoffs across dozens of tech firms make headlines, companies will increasingly turn to on-demand talent. A recent report from Upwork, The Adaptive…

How On-Demand Professionals Could Enable You to Navigate Macroeconomic Uncertainty Given the recent economic downturn and macro uncertainty, business leaders are concerned with the durability of growth in the current environment. As a result, they’re likely seeking innovative ways to prioritize cost savings opportunities to support profitability. Traditional business continuity planning was designed to meet…

The Tech Talent Strategy For Modern Times As business technology advances, tech teams are tasked with leading their companies through a digital transformation—often with fewer people, smaller budgets, and team members working from different locations. Find out how tech leaders can leverage talent and technology to create near-unlimited capacity and spin up highly skilled teams…

Retail Inspiration Guide In our digitally accelerated era, shoppers are increasingly turning to online platforms when the time comes to make a purchase. Whether you’re a big box retailer or an online merchant focused on a small, passionate audience, customer experience is often one of the deciding factors influencing whether a given consumer shops with…