Freelancing has seen a significant rise over the last decade. In 2020, more than 59 million people were freelancing in the United States. With the upsurge of talent available in the “gig economy,” companies are finding hardworking professionals whose position allows them to moderate their hiring budget and beyond.
Choosing who to hire depends on the short- and long-term goals of the business as well as the landscape of the workplace. As increasingly more individuals seek better benefits or remote work or hybrid arrangements, there could be continued changes to the pros and cons of hiring these two types of workers.
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