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SNS Insider pvt ltd The freelance platforms market is experiencing substantial growth, driven by the increasing demand for flexible work models and the rise of digital transformation. Pune, May 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Freelance Platforms Market Size Analysis: “The freelance platforms market was valued at USD 5.2 billion in 2023 and is projected to grow to USD 21.6 billion by 2032, with a CAGR of 17.18% during the forecast period from 2024 to 2032.” Get a Sample Report of Freelance Platforms Market@ https://www.snsinsider.com/sample-request/6291  Major Players Analysis Listed in this Report are: Upwork Inc. – Upwork Platform Fiverr International Ltd. – Fiverr Marketplace…

Many freelancers underestimate their skills or are too scared to voice their worth, and keep … More themselves in perpetual poverty as a resultgetty If you’re a freelance professional and you’re still earning the same money per client that you made when you were in your first year starting out, you’re likely underpaying yourself. You’re undercharging and devaluing your worth. Your rates should evolve as your business and skills grow; your pricing should never remain stagnant. But unfortunately, many freelancers remain stuck in a vicious cycle of getting paid peanuts while delivering high-value work, all because they’re afraid to negotiate,…

Highlights Affirm saw significant growth in its fiscal third quarter, with gross merchandise value (GMV) and revenues both increasing 36% year over year to $8.6 billion and $783 million, respectively, though guidance suggests a slight deceleration in growth rates ahead.  Shares slipped in after-hours trading. The Affirm Card demonstrated strong performance, with its GMV surging 115% year over year to $807 million and reaching 2 million active cardholders. Affirm expressed confidence in its ability to manage various macroeconomic environments, noting that in a stress scenario, they expect increased demand from shoppers seeking payment flexibility while being able to…

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In January 2024, a new ruling shook up the way we classify workers as either “employees” or “independent contractors.” This legislation made it harder to qualify as an independent contractor, forcing many businesses to reclassify their contractors as employees. What they’re saying: Recently, the Department of Labor hit the pause button on enforcing the 2024 Independent Contractor Rule. This move was embraced and celebrated by businesses nationwide. Marc Freedman, Vice President of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Employment Policy Division, issued the following statement about the pause: “While the pause is a step in the right direction, we hope the…

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[content-module:CompanyOverview|NASDAQ:UPWK]Upwork Inc. (NASDAQ: UPWK) experienced a notable stock increase after its first-quarter 2025 financial results exceeded analyst forecasts.This positive market reaction, driven by robust earnings and an optimistic outlook, highlights the global work marketplace.While the company’s strategies seem to be effective, its performance raises a larger question: Does Upwork’s recent success signify a long-term expansion of the freelance economy, with the platform poised to benefit from changing work models? Upwork’s Q1: Revenue Up, Profits SoarUpwork started 2025 on solid financial footing. First-quarter results, ending March 31, modestly topped estimates, with revenue rising 1% year-over-year (YOY) to $192.7 million.That growth drove…

NIH Director Jayanta Bhattacharya, left, and Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. speak before a news conference at the Health and Human Services Department on April 22. Andrew Harnik/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Andrew Harnik/Getty Images The National Institutes of Health will use information from federal health insurance programs Medicare and Medicaid to create a “real-world data platform” to determine the cause of autism, the agency announced this week. The Department of Health and Human Services said in a statement on Wednesday that the NIH would team up with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services…

Breadcrumb Trail LinksNewsLocal NewsPublished May 08, 2025  •  Last updated 1 hour ago  •  2 minute readThe Town of Whitecourt and neighbouring Lac Ste. Anne County are both under fire bans going into the second week of May 2025. Photo by Brad Quarin/FileArticle contentBoth the Town of Whitecourt and neighbouring Lac Ste. Anne County (LSAC) are now under fire bans. Advertisement 2This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.Article contentArticle contentRecommended VideosArticle contentThe bans replace fire restrictions that were in effect as of the beginning of May, with Whitecourt’s fire ban effective as of May 8. The town cited an…

A group of investors sued UnitedHealthcare Group on Wednesday, accusing the company of misleading them after the killing of its CEO, Brian Thompson.The class action lawsuit — filed in the Southern District of New York — accuses the health insurance company of not initially adjusting their 2025 net earning outlook to factor in how Thompson’s killing would affect their operations.On Dec. 3 — a day before Thompson was fatally shot — the company issued guidance that included net earnings of $28.15 to $28.65 per share and adjusted net earnings of $29.50 to $30.00 per share, the suit notes. And on January…