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Young Australians seek security, growth & hybrid work in 2025

Mon, 1st Sep 2025
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Young Australians prioritise job security, career growth, and hybrid working in 2025, with Google, Canva and Amazon leading as top employers, says Hatch survey.
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Remote launches service to manage international contractors

Wed, 29th Jan 2025
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licensing
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workforce technology
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employment law
Remote unveils its Remote Contractor of Record service, aiding firms in managing payments for international contractors while mitigating compliance risks.
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Freelancer appoints NEXTDC CEO Craig Scroggie as director

Thu, 1st Aug 2024
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Freelancer has welcomed Craig Scroggie, NEXTDC CEO, as its new Non-Executive Director, starting 1 August 2024, aiming to leverage his ICT expertise.
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Freelance computer security & writing skills surge in Q2 2024

Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
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commerce systems
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e-commerce
Demand for freelance computer security, writing, and business skills soared in Q2 2024, per Freelancer.com's Fast 50 Index, defying AI disruption fears.
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Freelancer appoints Catcha Group CEO Patrick Grove to board

Wed, 5th Jun 2024
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crowdsourcing
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investment
Freelancer appoints Catcha Group CEO Patrick Grove as Non-Executive Director to its Board, aiming to leverage his tech sector expertise to drive growth.
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Exclusive: How Remote is transforming workforce recruitment

Wed, 22nd Nov 2023
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workforce technology
TechDay spoke with Remote's CRO, Chris McNamara, to discuss the company's global impact and innovative workforce strategies.
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'Remote Talent', a global marketplace connecting remote workers & employers

Thu, 16th Nov 2023
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risk & compliance
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payment technologies
'Remote Talent', a global marketplace aiming to link remote job seekers and employers, has been launched by HR platform Remote.
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Programming, writing and research skills in hot demand

Fri, 6th Jan 2023
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Programming, writing and research skills are dominating the freelance job market, according to the Fast 50 Q4 2022 Index.
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Freelance tech jobs boom, NFTs and crypto plunge following crash

Tue, 12th Jul 2022
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crypto
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blockchain
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software development
Jobs in software development, statistical analysis and local jobs have seen significant growth in Q2 2022, according to Freelancer.com's Fast 50 Report.
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UNIQLO operator chooses Adyen for multiple market payments

Thu, 7th Jul 2022
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open source
The operator of UNIQLO, Fast Retailing, has selected Adyen to power payments for its in-store and online checkout in multiple markets.
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Adyen expands partnership with Afterpay as BNPL payments increase

Mon, 16th May 2022
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Adyen has expanded its partnership with AfterPay allowing more of Adyen's merchants in more countries worldwide to use the BNPL provider.
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Electronic signatures are the future of business – we just need regulation to catch up

Tue, 25th Jan 2022
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regulation
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esignature
Australian businesses face uncertainty over the validity of electronic signatures, as relief measures are set to expire.
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G2 ranks the best software from ANZ

Mon, 18th Nov 2019
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atlassian
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pushpay
G2's new APAC office release showcases the best ANZ software firms, elevating Canva, Atlassian, and PushPay among 107 contenders in a booming market.
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Jobs 'aplenty' for freelance writers, devs & eCommerce specialists?

Thu, 17th Jan 2019
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commerce systems
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software development
Freelance writing and API development topped the list of fastest-growing jobs in 2018, driven by surging demand for digital content and web services.
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LinkedIn reveals Australia's most powerful CEO profiles

Mon, 4th Sep 2017
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westpac
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LinkedIn announces its 2017 Power Profiles list for Australia, featuring the most viewed professionals in various categories.
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LinkedIn reveals its top Australian tech influencers

Mon, 19th Sep 2016
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social networking
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linkedin
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branding
LinkedIn has revealed its top influencers in Australia, showcasing the strength of personal brands and how they can grow your business.
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How interconnection increased global data flows by 45X

Mon, 12th Sep 2016
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dc
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colocation
Global data flows surge 45x in a decade, driving a digital economy boom and reshaping global GDP, McKinsey report reveals.
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Freelancer.com hits landmark 10 million members

Mon, 3rd Feb 2014
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software development
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ict
Starting 2014 on a high after a promising finish to 2013, Freelancer.com has smashed through 10 million members.
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Is your billion-dollar company just around the corner…?

Fri, 23rd Aug 2013
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3d printing
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freelancing
The rise of crowdsourcing & 3D printing have caused major disruption in the design & manufacturing industries.
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Freelancer.com smashes 8 million user mark

Tue, 2nd Jul 2013
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freelancing
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marketplace
Freelancer.com breaks through 8 million user mark, adding 10 new languages to reach a total of 30. The platform now supports professionals in 234 countries.