The Japan Fair Trade Commission (JFTC) has recommended that Kadokawa and Heritage Inc. prevent recurrence of violations of the Freelance Act, citing failure to clearly state transaction terms to freelance writers and illustrators. Similar recommendations were issued to Shogakukan and Kobunsha earlier.
The Japan Fair Trade Commission (JFTC) has recommended that publishers KADOKAWA and Heritage prevent recurrence of violations of the Freelancer Transaction Act. The companies failed to clearly state transaction terms in writing and did not pay freelancers by the statutory deadline.
The New York Times, freelance yazarlarına yapay zeka araçlarını kullanmayı yasakladı. Gazete, insan yaratıcılığını vurgularken, doğruluk ve güvenilirlik kaygısını öne çıkardı.
MI5 warns Chinese spies are using job websites like LinkedIn to recruit UK government and military staff for sensitive information, posing as recruiters for fake jobs.
Eine 35-jährige Werbetexterin aus Düsseldorf verliert 80% ihres Einkommens, da KI-Programme wie ChatGPT ihre Aufträge übernehmen. Sie musste einen Minijob annehmen, um ihre Miete zu bezahlen.
Seoul has expanded its free "Seoul Freelancer On" platform to offer tax consulting, appointing 10 new tax accountants. The service now covers income tax filing, 3.3% withholding tax adjustments, expense processing, and VAT, shifting focus from dispute resolution to proactive support.
Eine 35-jährige Werbetexterin aus Düsseldorf verliert 80% ihres Einkommens durch KI-Sprachprogramme wie ChatGPT. Sie musste einen Minijob annehmen, um ihre Miete zu bezahlen.
Rude emails cause significant work rumination, anxiety, depression, and even physical symptoms. Experts advise switching to live communication, pausing before replying, and fostering positive work environments to combat email incivility.
Dalian's 'Vibrant New Homeland' initiative unites over 5,000 freelance musicians, fostering community, artistic creation, and social responsibility through the Dalian Urban Music Hall. This program serves as a model for engaging new social strata.
Short-form clips of long interviews and shows are taking over the internet. But behind the sea of social media clips are marketplaces offering freelance clippers money per view.
For German consumer Erik Böhme, a first visit to the Beijing auto show was an eye-opener – the world’s largest car exhibition showcased a vast array of electric vehicle (EV) brands, many already gaining traction in Europe. “I think there will be more Chinese brands coming and being successful in Europe,” said Böhme, a freelance automotive consultant who spent two days at the event, which ran through May 3. Böhme was among 250 foreign media, clients and social media influencers invited by Geely...
A Coffe Lab, escola de baristas e gestão de cafeterias fundada em 2004 em São Paulo, adotou a escala 4x3 (quatro dias de trabalho por três de folga) em julho de 2025 e registrou crescimento de 35% no faturamento anual, enquanto o setor de alimentação caiu 22%. A empresa, com duas unidades e mais de 30 funcionários, reduziu a jornada de 44 para 40 horas semanais e viu a rotatividade de funcionários cair para apenas 8%.
Gig workers on Fiverr are using AI tools like ChatGPT, Grok, and ElevenLabs to produce Bible story videos for clients building religious content channels. Freelancers in Nigeria, Pakistan, and elsewhere have embraced generative AI to meet demand for AI-generated biblical content on YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram. While critics call the output "AI slop" with mechanical voices and inconsistent aesthetics, the work keeps rolling in — and clients don't disclose they're outsourcing production.
Dubai Municipality has launched a 'Work from Park' initiative to create dedicated work areas in public parks, with the first location opening at Al Barsha Pond Park in May 2026. The programme, partnerships with Group AMANA and Letswork, aims to support remote workers and freelancers while aligning with Dubai Urban Plan 2040 and the Dubai Economic Agenda D33.
