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U.S. Independent Professionals Earned $286 Billion in 2022, a Nearly 10% Increase Compared to 2021, According to Fiverr’s Sixth Annual Freelance Economic Impact Report

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Wednesday, May 17, 2023

Fiverr International Ltd. (NYSE: FVRR), the company that is revolutionizing how the world works together, today released its sixth annual Freelance Economic Impact Report.

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  • Fiverr International Ltd. (NYSE: FVRR), the company that is revolutionizing how the world works together, today released its sixth annual Freelance Economic Impact Report.
  • The report analyzes secondary data sources, including the U.S. Census Bureau, to determine the size and revenues of U.S. based freelancers.
  • This study specifically focuses on a skilled workforce, referred to as “independent professionals”, “independent workers” or “freelancers”.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230517005308/en/
    Fiverr today released its sixth annual Freelance Economic Impact Report.

New Study Highlights Workers’ Shifting Relationship With Work and Desire for Control Over Where, When They Work

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Wednesday, March 22, 2023

Seventy-five percent of workers say it’s important to set boundaries with work so that it doesn’t interfere with their personal lives, and 66% believe that work should accommodate the way they want to live their lives.

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  • Seventy-five percent of workers say it’s important to set boundaries with work so that it doesn’t interfere with their personal lives, and 66% believe that work should accommodate the way they want to live their lives.
  • These findings and more are part of the third annual State of Work & Career Success study , which was developed to understand the changing mindset, attitudes, and behaviors of workers in the U.S.
  • The State of Work and Career Success study is led by Connie Steele, Principal of Flywheel Associates, and conducted by Rockbridge Associates.
  • Learn more about the 2023 study and its findings at whatworkerswant.com .

New Assessment Helps American Workers Measure Career Progress, Plan for Growth

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Thursday, March 9, 2023

The Work and Career Success Assessment , released today by Connie Steele, draws on her annual State of Work and Career Success survey.

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  • The Work and Career Success Assessment , released today by Connie Steele, draws on her annual State of Work and Career Success survey.
  • The survey focuses on what American workers seek out of work and life and found that there are six key drivers of success in the workplace.
  • At the end of the assessment, in addition to a numerical score, workers receive personalized recommendations based on the key areas where they need the most improvement.
  • However, only about one fourth (29%) of American workers consider themselves to be successful, and the average score for workers in the study was a low C (70.1/100).

6 Prevailing Worker Archetypes Uncovered by Analysis of State and Work Career Success Study

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Wednesday, December 7, 2022

They are strong at career planning activities but they also expect their employers to prepare them for career growth.

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  • They are strong at career planning activities but they also expect their employers to prepare them for career growth.
  • Career Pivoters (18% of the workforce) are less satisfied workers who are actively searching for a career that has meaning for them.
  • The State of Work and Career Success study is an annual study that provides findings on what the U.S. workforce wants and needs out of their professional life, as well as the drivers of success.
  • The latest study builds on the research conducted for the first annual State of Work and Career Success study.

National Survey Conducted by Fordham University Gabelli School of Business and Rockbridge Associates Reveals 64.4% of Consumers are Unfamiliar with the term ESG

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Thursday, November 3, 2022

The Fordham University Gabelli School of Business, a leader and innovator in the ESG space, and market research firm Rockbridge Associates, Inc. today announced the findings of a representative, national survey revealing that consumers are generally uniformed about ESG, despite being overwhelmingly supportive of the general aims of sustainability efforts.

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  • The Fordham University Gabelli School of Business, a leader and innovator in the ESG space, and market research firm Rockbridge Associates, Inc. today announced the findings of a representative, national survey revealing that consumers are generally uniformed about ESG, despite being overwhelmingly supportive of the general aims of sustainability efforts.
  • The goal of the research conducted was to gain insights that can be used to guide efforts to make ESG metrics and reporting more salient to consumers.
  • Younger consumers (ages 18- 34) are more positive towards ESG, and consumers 55 and older are much less so.
  • The study was based on a nationally representative sample of consumers identified from an online panel in June 2022.

Apple, Toyota and Ikea Ranked as America’s Most Innovative Companies

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Thursday, October 6, 2022

Companies with higher innovation scores on the American Innovation Index are rewarded with higher loyalty, ultimately leading to greater financial success.

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  • Companies with higher innovation scores on the American Innovation Index are rewarded with higher loyalty, ultimately leading to greater financial success.
  • Top companies understand the effect of innovation on customer loyalty, and our research has proven it.
  • Not all U.S. companies have been recognized for a commitment to innovation by their customers over the past 5 years.
  • Companies that increased the most in Social Innovation include:

Answering365's Earns ATSI Award of Excellence

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Wednesday, July 6, 2022

This is a testament to the dedication to excellence that their teams embody and ATSI is proud to be a part of this program!"

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  • This is a testament to the dedication to excellence that their teams embody and ATSI is proud to be a part of this program!"
  • The award started 26 years ago as a means to improve the overall quality of the call center industry by setting expectations and measurements to ensure a successful call handling experience.
  • Now a two-time winner, Answering365 earned the Bronze Award for two consecutive years.
  • ATSI extends its congratulations to the staff of Answering365 on their proven quality service to their customers.

New Study from Fordham University’s Responsible Business Coalition Highlights Potential for Eco-Labels in Fashion

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Tuesday, June 28, 2022

As a result, 69% of consumers say sustainability is an important factor when making a fashion purchase according to a 2021 study .

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  • As a result, 69% of consumers say sustainability is an important factor when making a fashion purchase according to a 2021 study .
  • Interest in eco-labels is primarily driven by younger, college educated and employed fashion consumers who live in urban settings.
  • From these findings, its clear that there is a lot of potential for eco-labels in the pursuit of sustainable fashion, said Dr. Lerzan Aksoy, managing director of the Responsible Business Coalition.
  • To learn more about the Responsible Business Coalition, please visit: www.fordham.edu/RBC
    The Responsible Business Coalition (RBC) at Fordham Universitys Gabelli School of Business is an applied research center and incubator for collective action among the leaders of modern business, focused on building the business case for sustainability to drive transformation.

U.S. Independent Professionals Earned an Estimated $247 Billion in 2021 and Have Never Been More Satisfied with Their Work, According to Fiverr’s Fifth Annual Freelance Economic Impact Report

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Wednesday, May 25, 2022

Independent workers continue to be a powerful economic driver as the economy rebounds from the downturns of the pandemic.

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  • Independent workers continue to be a powerful economic driver as the economy rebounds from the downturns of the pandemic.
  • This workforce is estimated to have earned $247 billion in revenue in 2021, up from an estimated $234 billion in 2020.
  • Half (50%) of independent professionals in the U.S. experienced increased demand for their services in 2021 compared to 2020.
  • There are an estimated 462,000 independent professionals who call these markets home in 2021, earning nearly $17.6 billion in revenues.

New Study Sheds Light on Factors Fueling the Great Resignation

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Thursday, March 24, 2022

These findings and many more are all part of a newly released study that sheds light on the changing mindset, attitudes, and behaviors of workers in the U.S. as the Great Resignation rages on.

Key Points: 
  • These findings and many more are all part of a newly released study that sheds light on the changing mindset, attitudes, and behaviors of workers in the U.S. as the Great Resignation rages on.
  • The just-released 2022 State of Work and Career Success study was led by Connie Steele, Principal of Flywheel Associates, and conducted by Rockbridge Associates.
  • The good news is that to create progress towards success, there is a common set of factors that are under their control.
  • This years study builds on the research conducted for the first annual State of Work and Career Success study.