Now You See Them, now You Don't

Emma Brierley

This article presents a strong case for the use of freelancers within the communications industry. The author makes it clear that freelancing is no longer an area for those who have experienced redundancy but now it is often the most talented and confident who choose this route.

Freelancers

Now You See Them, Now You Dont

Emma Brierley, Xchangeteam

Have you recently had a meeting and wondered who the new recruit was and then never seen them again? Or have you recently bonded with a new client contact brought in to manage a specific project, only for them to be gone six months later?

Well, get used to it, because the growing freelance phenomenon in the communications industry means that more of the people who are working for you or your clients organisation will not be a permanent part of the team.

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