4 considerations you should make before becoming a freelance eLearning developer
The last two years have been very turbulent for the L&D workforce. We’ve seen huge spikes in demand for our services – as employees become increasingly remote and traditional, tried-and-tested approaches to training become less feasible.…
Why you should outsource learning and development
Hiring freelancers. Outsourcing projects. These are usually phrases associated with creative fields, like marketing, eLearning development and graphic design. But as the working world changes, organisations are starting to outsource some atypical departments. And L&D are…
How to Become a Freelancer in 7 Easy Steps
Have you ever found yourself wondering how to become a freelancer? If you are thinking about taking the leap, the numbers show you’re onto a good thing. The gig economy has grown exponentially over recent years,…
The L&D gig economy in a post-pandemic world
We’ve finally reached the day dubbed “freedom day” here in the England. The day Covid restrictions and rules apparently come to an end. And although face masks and other restrictions are likely to stay with us…
Setting up a limited company: A guide for freelancers
So, you’ve decided to embark on your journey as a freelancer. It’s no longer a side hustle; it’s your permanent job. And you need to make things a little more official and ensure you’ve got your…
The Talent Economy: What is it, Why Now, What’s in it for Digital Learning?
If you haven’t heard of the ‘Talent Economy’ yet, you’ll certainly hear the phrase much more over the coming years. It is set to play a critical part in the future of work. Even if the…
The Pros and Cons of Freelancing
The world of freelancing has never been so popular. The gig economy has grown exponentially over the past few years, with the pandemic further accelerating the shift away from the traditional 9-5. In fact, according to…
Getting paid as a freelancer
Money. It’s always a difficult topic right? Especially when you’re a freelancer waiting on pay cheques from clients. Not only is invoicing, accounting and (in the worst cases) chasing payments, stressful for freelancers – it’s also…
7 tips for effectively working with freelance talent
In the last year, the transformation of the workplace has accelerated. And here at Jam Pan, we’re seeing our clients utilise freelance talent more than ever before. But advice around effective freelancer-employer relationships often focuses on…
The changing skills of digital learning freelancers
The digital learning landscape is going through a time of transformation. And this isn’t just due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The onset of the digital revolution was already bringing about changes long before March 2020. And…