July, 17, 2020
17 July,2020
by
Vera Gavizon
author
workhoppers
The COVID-19 pandemic lockdown has been a multifaceted challenge. Besides people dealing with the previously unencountered psychological challenges, businesses all over the world have been affected by the new coronavirus. Many industries have suffered from a cessation of their activity, while others have struggled to carry on at least at a minimum. Gradually, many businesses… Read the full article
April, 22, 2020
22 April,2020
by
Vera Gavizon
author
workhoppers
The COVID-19 global humanitarian and economic crisis has forced individuals and companies to rapidly change how they live and work. Many elements of business and life are being challenged; will these new habits be carried over into the future? Here are 5 predictions of what Returning to Work will be like for freelancing. More freelancers… Read the full article
April, 01, 2020
1 April,2020
by
Vera Gavizon
author
workhoppers
The global health crisis caused by COVID-19 is sparing no one. Fortunately, the Canadian Government has announced measures to support Independent Worker and Small Business. With the Canadian economy on hold, small businesses and the self employed must now use their creativity to keep their businesses going while relying on government support. Here is a… Read the full article
February, 26, 2020
26 February,2020
by
Vera Gavizon
author
workhoppers
Peu de gens savent réellement parler affaires et négocier un contrat freelance est une des tâches les plus odieuses et compliquées du travail de pigiste. Pour les pigistes talentueux et désireux de s’améliorer en termes de techniques d’échange, négocier un contrat indépendant peut-être le moment le moins plaisant dans l’édification de relations avec le client.… Read the full article
December, 18, 2019
18 December,2019
by
Vera Gavizon
author
workhoppers
Êtes-vous un chef de projet indépendant ou plutôt un conseiller ? Êtes-vous régulièrement confronté au fait de devoir apprendre plus sur une nouvelle entreprise, une nouvelle culture organisationnelle ou une nouvelle équipe ? Réussir votre prochain projet dépend en partie de vos performances mais voici quelques conseils basés sur les meilleures techniques de gestion de… Read the full article
April, 19, 2019
19 April,2019
by
Vera Gavizon
author
workhoppers
Globalization and the pandemic have been leading more and more workers to look for independent work. Freelancers account for $715 billion of the total US economy every year. There are an estimated 57 million Americans freelancing which make up 36% of the entire workforce (2019). This leads us to ask a very important question, that… Read the full article
November, 08, 2017
8 November,2017
by
Vera Gavizon
author
workhoppers
As a freelancer or entrepreneur one of the most important skills that you have to master is negotiation. Negotiating your freelance rate is key to your success. Negotiation is not necessarily a natural skill but luckily it is something you can acquire with knowledge and practice. Most freelancers would prefer to invest all their time… Read the full article
March, 15, 2017
15 March,2017
by
Vera Gavizon
author
workhoppers
It is during a snow storm that you really appreciate the benefits of freelancing, the one which is a true highlight today is the ability to do freelance work from home. If you have chosen to become a freelancer or an entrepreneur you know exactly what I mean. It is under this beautiful day of… Read the full article
January, 11, 2017
11 January,2017
by
Vera Gavizon
author
workhoppers
Dans l’émission de radio CKRL, sur “Les Ainés et le droit”, Tanya Beaumont discute le sujet de travail après la retraite avec Workhoppers. Voici un extrait de l’entretien sur CKRL avec Vera Gavizon, co-fondatrice de Workhoppers. Tanya Beaumont : Les travailleurs âgés sont une véritable richesse et possède des qualités que l’on ne retrouve pas chez… Read the full article
October, 18, 2016
18 October,2016
by
Vera Gavizon
author
workhoppers
There have been lots of articles lately on the growth of the gig economy. Major players in this industry like Freelancers Union in the US and Upwork have reported that 55 million Americans have joined the freelance economy, creating $1 trillion in earnings for 2015. Still the question has always remained: Is Freelancing happening by… Read the full article
