THE FREELANCE MOVEMENT
A VITAL COMPONENT OF THE FUTURE OF WORK THAT IS CREATING OPPORTUNITIES, FACILITATING GROWTH AND DRIVING THE ECONOMY
Our
Vision
The freelance movement is rapidly becoming an integral part of the regular economy. We want to ensure that the benefits are nurtured and promoted, while negative elements are addressed and improved through cooperation between all relevant stakeholders. Facilitating a dialogue between public authorities, government, business, trade unions and the public will ensure that we create a reality which benefits everyone.
Barriers to the freelance movement
An outdated view of the labour market has a role to play, as does the need for clarity on what constitutes an “employer” today. Equally important in order for the sector to grow, all stakeholders need to address issues associated with building trust, confronting legitimate problems of the past and improving the reputation of freelancing, along with access to finance and social security for flexible workers.
Creating
opportunities
The future of work is creating new forms of employment as well as linking employers and employees more quickly and efficiently. Freelancing can also be a vehicle which helps more young people, seniors and immigrants into the job market. It also allows people to access new revenue streams, as well as foster competition and drive innovation.
OUR COMMUNITY
"Future of Work Study 2025: Digitalisation, HR outsourcing and the Future of Work” is out now.
This study investigates the rise of important services linked with the future of work, as well as looks at policy recommendations. This study therefore looks at the rise of HR outsourcing in terms of its evolution and the role that technology and increased digitalisation play in this process.
Over 13,000 freelancers have signed our petition to protect their livelihoods. The EU Platform Work Directive should facilitate open talent and not take away the freedom and flexibility of freelancers to earn money when, where and how they want.
As we move to the implementation phase, politicians from across Europe need to listen and act accordingly to adopt policy and regulation that facilitates - rather than hinders - the freelance revolution.
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This workshop offers an opportunity for all stakeholders - politicians, platforms, companies and academics - to discuss the latest future of work trends as well as how the EU Platform Work Directive should be implemented in Latvia and across the Baltic states.
Date & Time: 28th May 2025, 14:00 - 16:00
Location: Startup House Riga (Lastādijas iela 12-k-3, Latgales priekšpilsēta, Rīga, LV-1050)
Format: 2-hour moderated discussion followed by networking cocktail hour
Language: English
Sign up: https://lu.ma/ob75y6um?tk=FHvFp4
Topics include worker classification, algorithmic management, and the importance of flexibility in a rapidly evolving digital labour market. The summit aims to provide early input into national legislation and showcase best practices from across Europe.
This workshop offers an opportunity for all stakeholders - politicians, platforms, companies and academics - to discuss the latest future of work trends as well as how the EU Platform Work Directive should be implemented in Lithuania.
Date & Time: 7th May 2025, 10:00 - 12:00
Location: Vilnius University, Sauletekio av. 9, Vilnius, LT - 10222 TechHub hall
Format: 2-hour moderated discussion
Language: English
Sign up: https://lu.ma/d7gzv7xn
The Summit focuses on two themes: 1) Policy - the implementation of the EU Platform Work Directive in Lithuania; 2) Latest developments regarding the future of work. The aim of this event is to educate decision-makers and opinion-formers while providing a chance for companies to network and develop business opportunities.
Regarding policy, this event aims to begin a dialogue on the implementation process around the EU Platform Work Directive while facilitating discussions for a broad range of relevant stakeholders and politicians.
MEMBERSHIP
Many organisations who want to help co-create and shape the future of work are joining our stakeholder initiative. Freelance Movement is open to everyone from government departments and companies, to trade organisations, NGOs, cities, consultancies and individuals.
Please get in contact: we would love to hear from you
CONTACT US
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TEL: +46 708 935 037