If you are a company looking to expand your knowledge on how to start working with IT freelancers or how to improve your work with freelancers you are already working with, the ElevateX Blog: Working with Freelancers is for you!
Here we share our insights and experience on how to work with IT freelancers and give you actionable tips.
The shortage of skilled workers and labor has made recruiting a critical process for success for all companies. Both internal and external recruitment serve as instruments for filling the company’s own vacancies. However, there are specific advantages and disadvantages to be considered for both options. These ensure that not all tools of both external and
Technological progress requires professionals who are familiar with digital structures and are already working on standards for tomorrow. For example, working with specific software that is constantly being developed requires up-to-date expertise. This is where freelancers come in, who focus on a specific job and are always up to date. They are irreplaceable when companies
Since the Corona pandemic, remote leadership is no longer a rare occurrence. But many other factors, such as globalization, have also contributed to make remote work more and more popular. Teams have suddenly transformed into virtual teams that need to be managed successfully. This important and complex task is now in the hands of the
Bringing specialists into the company in a targeted manner, covering order peaks, compensating for absences due to illness: There are many occasions that bring free employees and companies together. We explain the legal differences, the advantages for both sides and possible pitfalls. Free Employees: What Makes Them Tick Free Employees who are booked for specific
Forward-thinking managers and leaders in today’s project management environment don’t stick to just one methodology; they become knowledgeable about several of them and learn how to combine different approaches to meet the needs of every given project. In the following, you’ll get to know the most important project management methods and when and how to
Even if the shortage of skilled workers is probably not quite as serious as feared not so long ago, IT experts are in high demand and in many cases can choose their employer. Companies are therefore increasingly obliged to make potential employees an attractive offer. This is by no means limited to salary. In this article, you can find out what benefits a modern company should offer employees.
Payroll Services or Payroll Providers take care of the wage or salary accounting of the employees. They focus on legal aspects and ensure that every employee receives the payroll on time and on a regular basis.
Learn more about payroll-services and why freelancers can help in this story.
The Onboarding is an important part of every good working relationship. In this story, we share exclusive tips and our own experiences on how to do a good onboarding. Additionally, we show, how freelancers can help at it.
In the course of globalization, the number of so-called relocation services or relocation agencies has also grown strongly in Germany. They help companies attract international talent by facilitating the move of future employees to the company’s country.
An alternative that many companies don’t recognize are freelancers. Read more on the topic why and how freelancers can help.
The shortage of skilled IT staff is prompting companies to outsource projects. In general, this is referred to as outsourcing. However, depending on who and where the work is given to, there are further subdivisions. Everything about offshoring, nearshoring and the perfect solution for your company.
Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the classic job interview has been increasingly replaced by remote solutions due to contact restrictions. According to a study by the German Association of Personnel Managers (BPM) and the job portal StepStone, online interviews had doubled within 8 weeks at the beginning of 2020. In 2022, employee searches via the Internet will play a greater role than ever before. Especially in freelancer recruiting, a lot takes place remotely. We have 5 tips for you for a successful conclusion.
Since we recently published our E-Book on how to work with freelancers, we summed up the main key learnings in this story for you.
There are a lot of platforms where freelancers can offer their services. Each platform has its advantages and disadvantages and special features that make it stand out.
In this article, we have summarized the differences for you and compiled a list of freelance platforms to make your project a success.
There is often a lot of uncertainty when it comes to working with freelancers in your projects.
What do you have to consider as a company during the search? What are problems that can occur during the collaboration?
In this story, we have collected the most common problems and show how to solve them easily.
There are a lot of tips online on how to successfully negotiate and set your hourly rate as a freelancer.
However, what do I need to consider as a company? What costs should I expect and how is the price made up? Learn more in this article.
An increasing number of companies around the world are turning to external staff to increase their work capacity and leverage a larger talent pool. In North America and Asia in particular, the use of Staff Augmentation is widely spread. In Germany, however, this type of staff expansion is still a largely unexploited concept. Staff Augmentation is a concept that is gaining momentum due to the shortage of skilled workers and accelerated digitalization. However, many do not understand how to benefit from it. The following will give a solid introduction to the topic.
While freelancers were often seen as a substitute for permanent employees a few years ago, managers are gradually recognizing the benefits and expertise that freelancers bring to companies. In research, too, the negative view of the use of freelancers has long prevailed. Andrew Burke and Marc Cowling take a new perspective on freelancing, revealing convincing
Is it possible to turn the implicit events and action – such as specific marketing efforts – into something measurable? If so, how do you analyze and evaluate the initial situation, the progress, and its results? The magic word is “Data Science” – a term, or rather a job title, that is gaining in importance.
A career in Prompt Engineering seems promising given the increasing growth of artificial intelligence (AI) in various industries. Tech companies from around the world are seeking qualified and efficient Prompt Engineers. Not only do they have the opportunity to further develop their skills, but they can also earn a substantial salary from it. What Is
There are the same insurances for self-employed as for employees. The difference, however, is the responsibility you bear for your insurance coverage as a self-employed person. Self-employed people have to insure themselves against risks during their work, as you do not have an employer to cover the financial consequences of any damage. Therefore, ensuring that
In many freelance projects in the IT environment and other areas, the contracting parties exchange information that is confidential. This can be about the projects themselves, but also about technical and content issues. The freelancer is not bound by the confidentiality regulations in the fulfillment of his assignment, which arise from the employment contract in