IMT: Exploring community-based side projects
Exploring community-based side projects Freelancers often have side projects that connect them to the wider community for all different kinds of reasons. Sometimes, it’s about improving creative outcomes. Other times, it’s to offer support for social initiatives. And...
IMT: Celebrating freelance article writers, authors and more
Celebrating freelance article writers, authors and more When it comes to freelance article writers, authors and other forms of wordsmiths, the Freelance Jungle is full of representation. Indeed, our surveys regularly show up writers and content creators as the biggest...
I made this: The joy of freelance maker adventures
The freelance marker is often on display with the Freelance Jungle I made this Thursday thread. And this collection is no exception. From paddock to plate, sewed and baked, we’ve got something to tempt everyone. Let’s take a look at what the collection of freelance...
Under the hood of your creativity personality
When you say creativity personality, a lot of people immediately flick through mental images of designers and illustrators, musicians and artists. But all personalities have the ability to be creative. And you can be in a creative field without necessarily leaning...
5 signs you’re taking a side project way too seriously
Loads of creatives and freelancers have a side project. Some even have several! They reduce stress, highlight capability and give you a safe place to stretch yourself outside of client-facing work. They can give all kinds of benefits including new work for your...
Maintaining telecommuting once COVID is gone
Maintaining telecommuting once COVID is gone is going to be a challenge. However, as we explored in our change series, with advocacy for working from home together with a strong business case for remote work benefits, we can create a new normal. Here’s how we...
How to advocate for working from home post COVID-19
People keep asking me how we will be able to keep working from home now vaccines are rolling out. Working from home has helped a lot of Australian workers. We’ve seen the productivity benefits talked about in the news. Years’ worth of guilt and concerns re: workplace...