The gig economy recruitment model means many workers have to pay high fees to middlemen while many companies struggle to search for new talent, also incurring recruiter fees. Braintrust aims to change this recruiting model by creating a decentralized marketplace using blockchain technology.

Gig-economy workers and the self-employed face unique financial difficulties, from building a credit score to finding flexible insurance. But how are a growing number of financial technology solutions – delivered by big banks and challengers alike – serving the needs of a growing demographic?

Long known as a place of staid corporate communications, there’s been a shift in the tone of viral LinkedIn posts. The rise of more candid and personal conversations on the platform is indicative of evolving attitudes to work and professionalism in the wake of the pandemic.

As the UK recovers from the pandemic, the number of people out of work remains high. Otta is a job portal that has been designed from a candidate-first perspective, ditching the corporate blue of its competitors and providing personalised services that set it apart from the competition.