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Elance Survey Points to Online Workforce as Driver of New Economic Recovery

Original post by Elance We’re excited to share the results from our global survey on business hiring in which we asked over 1,500 Elance clients about their current hiring practices and future plans. The results provide insights on the role the online workforce is playing in the economic recovery and how companies around the world are increasingly […]

Meet the Startup Alley companies of our first Silicon Prairie Awards

Original post by GEOFF WOOD via Silicon Prairie news Be sure to come early and stay late at the Silicon Prairie Awards to give a high-five to the Startup Alley companies showcasing their products during the opening and closing receptions. We’re excited to announce the inaugural group of startups selected to participate in the Startup Alley at our inaugural Silicon Prairie […]

Google & Seatwave among those backing free Devcamp to inspire London’s youth

Google & Seatwave among those backing free Devcamp to inspire London’s youth

Original post by James Laird via ITProPortal Firms from East London’s Silicon Roundabout area and Internet giant Google are among those throwing their weight behind a new community-based tech initiative aimed at encouraging youngsters to take an interest in coding. Following successful pilot courses last summer, Devcamp will formally launch this year and run from August 13-31, offering three free week-long courses […]

Elance Job Report Shows Upswing In “Creative Economy”

Elance Job Report Shows Upswing In “Creative Economy”

Original post by Elance We have great news for “right brain” thinkers everywhere. While job demand rose to record levels in many areas – including most technical fields – our Q2 Global Online Employment Report also points to a dramatic rise in demand for creative skills. For the first time ever the “Creative Economy” is outpacing demand for […]