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The Rise of Independent Worker Teams: Fiverr's Studios and Upwork's Agency Experience

Small Business Labs

" The boutique agencies Upwork refers to are small service firms, most of which utilize freelancers as part of their project teams.    Both services illustrate two growing trends: The trend towards independent workers teaming up via online platforms and marketplaces. ." and new ways of doing business.

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Psychological Safety Is The Key To Successful Teams, According To Google

Allwork

The results of Google’s Project Aristotle, a wide-scale internal study of Google teams, suggest Aristotle was on to something. . Project Aristotle found that team success does not depend on the members of that team so much as the norms which determine that team’s behavior. .

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The “World Footprints” Podcast Shares Untold Stories for Socially-Conscious Travelers

Success

Husband-and-wife team Ian and Tonya Fitzpatrick are founders and hosts of the World Footprints travel podcast. And we thought, ‘How can we form a business?’” Since owning horses would be an expensive venture, they opted to create a travel agency. “We At the time it was too difficult for them to run a podcast and travel agency.

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Society 18 Founder Pamela Zapata on Supporting Influencers of Color and Knowing Your Worth

Success

Zapata wants to show influencers of color that their skills and talent have value, and these days, she has a roster of creators who trust her team to build their brands and showcase their uniqueness. Pamela Zapata: I had been working in marketing, production, talent and casting for about 10 years when I started the agency.

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Event explores how the government is setting new office standards for civil servants

Workplace Insight

This week, the Government Property Agency brought together Civil Service leaders to exchange ideas, debate trends and inform how the GPA delivers its property services. The world of work has transformed dramatically since the GPA was set up in 2018. But attendees felt these values should be backed up by tangible delivery commitments too.

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Retained Search: The Ultimate 6-Stage Guide For Agency Recruiters

Recruit CRM

Attracting the right form of talent isn't a piece of cake (though it may sound like one), especially when you're looking forward to hiring for specific niche roles. Now, recruitment agencies have always been there to help companies find suitable candidates and hire for hard-to-fill roles. Which model do you trust the most?

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3 Reasons you should Consider Working with a Social Media Agency

Small Business CEO

But with the right team, social media could be your most powerful marketing tool and it will provide a much better return on your investment than any other form of advertising. Here are some reasons why you should consider working with a reputable social media agency. What do they Do Exactly?