How freelancing is reshaping post-pandemic Middle East’s world of work
Since the COVID-19 epidemic changed the standards of working life practically overnight, the movement toward flexible contracts, self-employment, and telecommuting has gained traction in a variety of industries.
Many ascribe this shift away from the traditional 9 to 5 paradigm, as well as the sharp drop in office attendance, to a general desire for greater autonomy, geographical mobility, and, most importantly, a better work-life balance.
Employees are hesitant to return to previous modes of working after two years of social alienation, leading businesses to adopt new, fully remote or hybrid models that need staff to come in person only part of the week.
Simultaneously, the pandemic has increased cross-border recruiting, providing recruiters with access to a far broader pool o...