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An outdated view of the labour market has a role to play, as does the need for clarity on what constitutes an “employer” today.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 2024: AI, Flexible workforces and the Future of Leadership” is out now.
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This study analyses the new world of work; the changing shape of the organisation; digital transformation: the use of AI and flexible workforces; and the regulatory framework before looking at the impact on leadership.
Over 12,750 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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In a petition conducted during the autumn of 2023, over 12,000 individuals urged EU policymakers to listen to the voices of the workers impacted by the Platform Work Directive process. In March and April 2024 we then surveyed freelancers in Sweden, asking them about their motivations for choosing this lifestyle, their opinions on classification and the Platform Work Directive, whether they feel listened to by politicians, and the biggest challenges that they face.
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
United Spaces Waterfront, Klarabergsviadukten 63, 111 64 Stockholm, Sweden
TEL: +46 708 935 037