As we already know, remote work seems to be more effective, and freelancers often create more bang for the buck than their employee counterparts. It’s high time to ask the inconvenient questions and get to the bottom of this phenomenon: why are workplaces, the very locations created for work itself, are underperforming?

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Obviously, when you start working with freelancers, trust will be a key issue for you. How can you trust them? What are the ways to make sure the professional you work with is not a total waste of time? Here are the essential tips.

Working with freelance contractors has its obvious risks. There are financial dangers, deadline risks and exposures that can create extreme vulnerabilities, especially in IT, where we work with data. However, hiring people who work remotely and/or contract-based can add a huge edge to your business. In many cases, experienced freelancers are simply better workers, because they are more efficient, and the financial requirements are often lower than keeping a permanent staff. Here is how to manage the risk/reward of contract work.