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Is it time for you to join the Great Resignation?

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The pandemic forced a massive paradigm shift in the way we think about work. Before COVID, working from home was considered a perk, and having a side hustle seen as a distraction. Having just one job, for one employer – effectively being a corporate servant, in the office five days per week – was expected. … Continued

How will AI affect independent professionals?

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We’re only just starting to discover the full potential of artificial intelligence (AI). Over the last decade, it’s become such an integrated part of our working culture and lives in general – we use AI in predictive text on our mobile phones and in email; it determines what we engage with on social media and … Continued

Why do so many Xooglers have portfolio careers?

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It’s hard to think about where your career can go after working for a tech pioneer like Google. The work is stimulating, the people are smart, the brand is massive, the environment is nurturing and the culture is hard to replicate. That’s why so many Googlers with itchy feet find themselves wondering what the next … Continued

4 Ways to create a more eco-friendly home office

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With the traditional office fast becoming a thing of the past, more people are embracing work from home options, especially those with portfolio lifestyles. Not only is it more cost-effective to work from home – which makes all the difference amidst the rising cost of living – but it’s actually better for the environment. In … Continued

Five work from home habits for better mental health

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For portfolio professionals, remote working has always been a major part of our lives. Whether that’s in a home office, a coffee shop, or a coworking space, one of the benefits of being self employed is the flexibility to work where you want much of the time. Or, at least it was. When the pandemic … Continued

The future of careers

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Professionals are realising in increasing numbers that a portfolio career is not only possible, but preferable.

What is a portfolio professional?

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Many of us have spent our lives chasing the misconception that careers are meant to be linear. You get a job, move your way up, and eventually retire with a smooth path in the rear view mirror. In reality, many people get stuck on a path that turns out very different to expected. Or they … Continued

It’s time to ride the post-COVID outsourcing boom

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“Outsourcing” is one of those words that has attracted a bit of a bad reputation in public opinion. For many, the concept brings to mind notions of badly run overseas call centres and cheap foreign labour. However, as portfolio professionals, we know that’s not always the case—outsourcing can be an opportunity for companies to tap … Continued

Portfolio careers: the alternative MBA choice

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According to research, MBA students can expect to see a 35–45% increase in their salary after graduation. This figure then jumps to a 55–65% pay increase five years after graduating, so the long-standing popularity of MBA courses is not a surprise. However, in 2020 COVID-19 changed the jobs landscape dramatically, with most MBA recruitment programmes … Continued