E-lancing

E-lancing, sometimes referred to as e-labour,[1] refers to the recent trend of commending and taking freelancing work through so-called e-lancing websites. E-lancing websites are hubs where employers place tasks, which freelancers from around the world bid for.

Future of e-lancing

In 2012, 1.56 million people were freelancers in the United Kingdom, a rise of 11.9% since 2008.[2] The increase in online marketplaces has encouraged people to work independently as there is more flexibility, you are your own boss so there are no fixed working hours, and it is sometimes better paid. Some sources argue that e-lancing will be the major institution of the future and that normal jobs will tend to disappear.[3] However, there are other sources which disagree and think that e-lancing will take a long time to be the main working supplier.[4]

Payments

Some e-lancing websites act as intermediaries with regard to payments: they pay the freelancer directly after work is completed, and so sparing him or her the risk of non-payment.[1] Employers posting work on these websites set the price they are willing to pay for the task being done, so not every work offers the same pay; for example, in general programmers and app developers are better paid than translators and writers.[5]

Helping reduce unemployment

Due to the economic recession, youth unemployment increased significantly in the European Union specially in countries such as Spain, Italy, Portugal and Greece.[6] E-lancing websites has given the opportunity to skilled workers without a job to earn some money and keep up with their previous standards of living. Some sources[7] aren't really sure if online marketplaces will be able to cause a significant decrease in unemployment.

Examples of existing E-lancing websites

See also

References

  1. 1 2 The Economist Newspaper Ltd, 2010. "Work in the digital age: a clouded future". The Economist, Volume 395 Number 8682, May 15th-21st 2010. Roto Smeets, Weert (Netherlands).
  2. ↑ Holdt, Keith "The rise of e-lancing in the workplace". Growthbusiness. 5 December 2012. Retrieved 23 October 2014.
  3. ↑ Gareis, Karsten "eLancing–The Future of Work?". ResearchGate. 24 September 2014. Retrieved 23 October 2014.
  4. ↑ Paubari "E-Lancing". PhoenixSheridanc. 30 October 2013. Retrieved 23 October 2014.
  5. ↑ "Find a Job". Retrieved 24 October 2014.
  6. ↑ Inman, Phillip "Eurozone youth unemployment reaches record high of 24.4%". The Guardian. 29 November 2013. Retrieved 24 October 2014.
  7. ↑ Trenner, Sebastian "Could e-lancing provide a temporary cure for skilled unemployment in the region?". The World Bank. 10 October 2012. Retrieved 24 October 2014.

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