1st speaker at @tasfreelancers conference starting now. is @marcus_bowles, looking at an issue of concern to every freelancer: The Future of Work. HIs argument is that "freelance is the new normal". More on that here: https://www.workingfutures.com.au/160620_newnormalpart2_release/

We are also going to need more soft skills, and more people who are comfortable and experienced in working from home @marcus_bowles tells @tasfree, citing https://www2.deloitte.com/au/en/pages/economics/articles/soft-skills-business-success.html; and https://www2.deloitte.com/au/en/pages/building-lucky-country/articles/path-prosperity-future-work.html

If you are pivoting into the freelance market, then in the coming months / year, @marcus_bowles has this list of actions for @tasfreelancers, that you need to take. More from that source here: http://ibm.myinnergenius.com .

. @marcus_bowles tells @tasfreelancers that the future isn't 'white collar' / 'blue collar' - it's "new collar" - a combination of human, technical and digital. Here are the biggest job sectors in this space at the moment.

And here are the job sectors that are shrinking or being crowded out by the recently unemployed, @marcus_bowles tells @tasfreelancers:

Going freelance in this climate? Be able to provide evidence of your niche skills - e.g. do micro-credential courses to validate your resume, get on platforms where opportunities are advertised, and keep your profile up to date. @marcus_bowles at @tasfreelancers #Freelancers