Contra is an online community that aims to improve the way freelancers find work and build professional connections and relationships. There are more freelance workers in the US than ever before – as the gig economy evolves, they’re looking for platforms that provide control and security.

The pandemic, mass job losses, and economic uncertainty have meant that many people have turned to freelance work instead. Predicted to be a ‘free agent nation’, employers in the US are increasingly searching for contractual work, forcing many people to adapt and reconfigure their career projection.

While some of Australia’s most successful digital creators and influencers are women, a study has found that, on average, their male counterparts earn more. It comes at a time when companies across sectors face mounting pressure to address entrenched inequality and overcome the pay gap.

Working nine-to-five may have been a mainstay in 20th century life, but as technology has freed people from their desks, many have sought a more flexible way of earning a living. What impact is the rise of freelancing having on other areas of life, such as daily routines and lifestyles?