Hayley Conick, Upwork - Work is Looking Up

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Work is looking up Hayley Conick Country Manager, Upwork

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Traditional work models no longer make sense


Corporate loyalty is dead


The Hollywood Model


Employability as opposed to Employment


The web has changed how we hire

STRATEGY / HIRING / MANAGEMENT / RETENTION

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“Steve is a great writer and continues to be an integral part of our team.”

“Delivered on time and exactly to specifications. Great work and highly recommended. I’ve done many projects with Steve!”

-buying guides -product descriptions -sales brochures -landing pages -website homepages

Content Writer and Copywriter


The best talent may not be local


“Why limit your talent search to your own backyard? Most of your competition is looking within the same area.”


Stephane Kasriel, CEO Upwork


“Businesses of One” will be the new normal


The internet is the new road to work


Work is no longer a place


Rush hour could become a thing of the past


Work where you want, when you want


More competition. More opportunity.


Life-long learning


Nearly half of the U.S. will be freelancing in 6 years

$47B global market by 2020

Source: Freelancers Union Source: Staffing Industry Analysts

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Work in 2020


Average traditional hiring takes 43 days Average hiring online takes 3 days Source: Upwork Online Work Report



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