Fees for external professionals to stabilise in 2026, with an expected increase of only 1% due to reduced market tension.
The number of flexible professionals in local government is decreasing, with noticeable impact on teams and projects.
The market for external hiring is shifting to a buyer's market: more responses per assignment and more scope to negotiate on rate and quality.
Enforcement on pseudo-self-employment reduces the number of freelancers. What does this mean for availability, rates, and your flexible workforce?
Female self-employed individuals now earn more on average than their male counterparts. What does this trend mean for your hiring policy and rates?
For the first time, female independent professionals earn more per hour on average than men, marking a historic turning point in the labour market.
