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Mar 2018

Are fixed salaries and full-time workers soon to be a thing of the past?

Are fixed salaries and full-time workers soon to be a thing of the past?

By: Odyssey Outsourcing
Tags: Freelance accountants, gig economy, Independent contractors

Flexibility. It’s coming faster than you think. And for those resisting change, it might be time to think about re-structuring salary remuneration in line with the times in order to retain outstanding talent. The Gig economy pushes towards temporary, flexible jobs are commonplace and companies tend toward hiring independent contractors and freelancers instead of full-time employees. And though it might …

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Jul 2016

The Australian accounting world just got smaller… LinkedIn “Freelancer for hire” service

By: Odyssey Publication
Tags: Freelance accountants, Offshoring, Outsourcing

You might have noticed in the news just recently that Microsoft and LinkedIn announced they have entered into an agreement under which Microsoft will acquire LinkedIn for an all cash transaction of $26.2 Billion. Whilst some people are scratching their heads at the amount paid, some others are explaining the underlying reasons, including quite possibly the largest database of connected professionals on …