Upwork is buying its way into corporate staffing beyond freelancers

Upwork is buying its way into corporate staffing beyond freelancers

Upwork, a platform that connects companies with freelancers, announced two acquisitions to help build out a new stand-alone enterprise-focused business that could expand its market reach. The San Francisco-based company announced it has acquired Bubty, a workforce management platform, and has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Ascen, a global compliance and EOR (employer of…

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#Is Upwork Worth it for Freelancers? Pros and Cons

#Is Upwork Worth it for Freelancers? Pros and Cons

If you’re a freelancer, marketplaces like Upwork, Freelancer, and Fiverr might be all too common to you. Upwork had a golden star reputation in the past, known for providing freelancers with steady, high-paying, and quality gigs. However, after its acquisition and rebrand in 2015, many freelancers have wondered if the platform still has any potential…

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