Welcome to Issue #89!
A group of organisations, including Bravand, is working to make the world a better place to freelance.
Thinking about how they can pool resources and create shared values between freelancers, companies, and agencies.
"Something akin to the Diversity Charter, with the words 'Don't be a Dick' written in large friendly letters," says Ross Musgrove, Insight & Strategy Director at Bravand.
Early stages – they are gathering data on what the three groups might want from an initiative like this. Check out the videos here.
Bravand has teamed up with Freelancer Magazine to run an event. If you’ve got a fuckup story worth sharing, thoughts on freelancing, or want to support the initiative - get in touch.
I'd like to see:
Freelancers/contractors are brought in earlier to meet teams and help shape strategy – not last-minute to 'fix the words.'
Rewards and incentives on freelancer platforms, e.g. earn credits for Yon Living stays worldwide.
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