<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?> <rss version="2.0"> <channel xmlns:dc="http://dublincore.org/documents/dcmi-namespace/" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"> <title>Upwork</title> <link>https://www.globenewswire.com/rssfeed/organization/nKMB951fVw9lp1MnZQ_3Vg==</link> <description>Contains the last 20 releases</description> <copyright>Copyright 2018, Upwork</copyright> <managingEditor>newsdesk@globenewswire.com (NewsDesk)</managingEditor> <lastBuildDate>Thu, 13 Sep 2018 13:30:00 GMT</lastBuildDate> <webMaster>webmaster@globenewswire.com (Webmaster)</webMaster> <item> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2018/09/13/1570586/0/en/Upwork-Recognized-as-a-Cool-Vendor-in-Procure-to-Pay-Applications-by-Gartner.html</guid> <link>https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2018/09/13/1570586/0/en/Upwork-Recognized-as-a-Cool-Vendor-in-Procure-to-Pay-Applications-by-Gartner.html</link> <title>Upwork Recognized as a "Cool Vendor" in Procure-to-Pay Applications by Gartner</title> <description><![CDATA[Vendors selected for the “Cool Vendor” report apply emerging technologies such as AI to help automate and optimize the P2P process <pre>Vendors selected for the “Cool Vendor” report apply emerging technologies such as AI to help automate and optimize the P2P process</pre>]]></description> <pubDate>Thu, 13 Sep 2018 13:30 GMT</pubDate> <dc:identifier>1570586</dc:identifier> <dc:language>en</dc:language> <dc:publisher>GlobeNewswire Inc.</dc:publisher> <dc:contributor>Upwork</dc:contributor> <dc:modified>Thu, 13 Sep 2018 13:30 GMT</dc:modified> <dc:subject>Company Announcement</dc:subject> <dc:keyword>Gartner "Cool Vendor"</dc:keyword> <dc:keyword>Procure-to-Pay</dc:keyword> <dc:keyword>procurement work</dc:keyword> <dc:keyword>leveraging AI</dc:keyword> <dc:keyword>augment complex tasks</dc:keyword> <dc:keyword>empowering people to work</dc:keyword> <dc:keyword>Upwork</dc:keyword> </item> <item> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2018/09/06/1566423/0/en/Upwork-Files-Registration-Statement-for-Proposed-Initial-Public-Offering.html</guid> <link>https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2018/09/06/1566423/0/en/Upwork-Files-Registration-Statement-for-Proposed-Initial-Public-Offering.html</link> <title>Upwork Files Registration Statement for Proposed Initial Public Offering</title> <description><![CDATA[<p align="left">MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Sept. 06, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- <a href="https://www.upwork.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title=""><u>Upwork Inc.</u></a>, the largest online global marketplace that enables businesses to find and work with highly-skilled freelancers,<sup>1</sup> announced today it has filed a registration statement on Form S-1 with the Securities and Exchange Commission for an initial public offering of its common stock. The number of shares to be offered and the price range for the proposed offering have not yet been determined. Upwork intends to list its common stock on The Nasdaq Global Market under the ticker symbol “UPWK.”<br></p>]]></description> <pubDate>Thu, 06 Sep 2018 12:32 GMT</pubDate> <dc:identifier>1566423</dc:identifier> <dc:language>en</dc:language> <dc:publisher>GlobeNewswire Inc.</dc:publisher> <dc:contributor>Upwork</dc:contributor> <dc:modified>Thu, 06 Sep 2018 12:32 GMT</dc:modified> <dc:subject>Stock Market News</dc:subject> </item> <item> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2018/08/29/1558336/0/en/New-data-reveals-Gen-Z-is-more-likely-to-choose-to-freelance-than-any-other-generation.html</guid> <link>https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2018/08/29/1558336/0/en/New-data-reveals-Gen-Z-is-more-likely-to-choose-to-freelance-than-any-other-generation.html</link> <title>New data reveals Gen Z is more likely to choose to freelance than any other generation</title> <description><![CDATA[As the youngest generation enters the workforce, new data commissioned by Upwork and Freelancers Union sheds light on its work preferences <pre>As the youngest generation enters the workforce, new data commissioned by Upwork and Freelancers Union sheds light on its work preferences</pre>]]></description> <pubDate>Wed, 29 Aug 2018 13:00 GMT</pubDate> <dc:identifier>1558336</dc:identifier> <dc:language>en</dc:language> <dc:publisher>GlobeNewswire Inc.</dc:publisher> <dc:contributor>Upwork</dc:contributor> <dc:modified>Wed, 29 Aug 2018 13:01 GMT</dc:modified> <dc:subject>Company Announcement</dc:subject> <dc:keyword>Gen Z most likely to freelance</dc:keyword> <dc:keyword>Gen Z tech first</dc:keyword> <dc:keyword>Gen Z freelances by choice</dc:keyword> <dc:keyword>Gen Z works on the go</dc:keyword> <dc:keyword>Gen Z keeps up with skills</dc:keyword> </item> <item> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2018/08/08/1549105/0/en/Upwork-launches-New-Program-Owner-Experience-enabling-companies-to-easily-build-a-flexible-talent-program.html</guid> <link>https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2018/08/08/1549105/0/en/Upwork-launches-New-Program-Owner-Experience-enabling-companies-to-easily-build-a-flexible-talent-program.html</link> <title>Upwork launches New Program Owner Experience enabling companies to easily build a flexible talent program</title> <description><![CDATA[New program enables enterprises to access higher quality talent faster and at a better value than traditional models <pre>New program enables enterprises to access higher quality talent faster and at a better value than traditional models</pre>]]></description> <pubDate>Wed, 08 Aug 2018 16:00 GMT</pubDate> <dc:identifier>1549105</dc:identifier> <dc:language>en</dc:language> <dc:publisher>GlobeNewswire Inc.</dc:publisher> <dc:contributor>Upwork</dc:contributor> <dc:modified>Wed, 08 Aug 2018 16:00 GMT</dc:modified> <dc:subject>Product / Services Announcement</dc:subject> <dc:subject>Company Announcement</dc:subject> <dc:keyword>flexible talent program</dc:keyword> <dc:keyword>largest freelancing website</dc:keyword> <dc:keyword>Program Owner Experience</dc:keyword> <dc:keyword>Work Without Limits Summit</dc:keyword> <dc:keyword>engage talent</dc:keyword> <dc:keyword>Upwork</dc:keyword> </item> <item> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2018/07/31/1544684/0/en/Upwork-releases-Q2-2018-Skills-Index-ranking-the-20-fastest-growing-skills-for-freelancers.html</guid> <link>https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2018/07/31/1544684/0/en/Upwork-releases-Q2-2018-Skills-Index-ranking-the-20-fastest-growing-skills-for-freelancers.html</link> <title>Upwork releases Q2 2018 Skills Index, ranking the 20 fastest-growing skills for freelancers</title> <description><![CDATA[<p align="center"><em>Blockchain secures No. 1 spot on skills index for second consecutive quarter</em><br></p>]]></description> <pubDate>Tue, 31 Jul 2018 13:00 GMT</pubDate> <dc:identifier>1544684</dc:identifier> <dc:language>en</dc:language> <dc:publisher>GlobeNewswire Inc.</dc:publisher> <dc:contributor>Upwork</dc:contributor> <dc:modified>Tue, 31 Jul 2018 13:02 GMT</dc:modified> <media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" width="600" url="https://resource.globenewswire.com/Resource/Download/ebdf6fdf-efd6-4be8-a7d0-dc866e80d9ab"> <media:text type="html"><![CDATA[<p> <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2018/07/31/1544684/0/en/Upwork-releases-Q2-2018-Skills-Index-ranking-the-20-fastest-growing-skills-for-freelancers.html"> <img src="https://resource.globenewswire.com/Resource/Download/ebdf6fdf-efd6-4be8-a7d0-dc866e80d9ab" width="600" align="left" border="0" alt="Upwork Skills Index" title="The 20 fastest-growing freelance skills in Q2 2018 experienced more than 150 percent year-over-year growth, while demand for the top ten skills grew more than 500 percent compared to the same time period last year (Q2 2017)." /> </a> </p><br clear="all" />]]></media:text> <media:credit role="publishing company">GlobeNewswire Inc.</media:credit> </media:content> <dc:subject>Company Announcement</dc:subject> <dc:keyword>Upwork Skills Index</dc:keyword> <dc:keyword>fastest-growing skills</dc:keyword> <dc:keyword>largest freelancing website</dc:keyword> <dc:keyword>Blockchain</dc:keyword> <dc:keyword>eLearning</dc:keyword> <dc:keyword>retail sales</dc:keyword> <dc:keyword>Online shopping</dc:keyword> <dc:keyword>WWDC</dc:keyword> </item> <item> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2018/06/19/1526558/0/en/New-HR-data-from-Upwork-reveals-talent-shortages-lead-to-workforce-strategy-innovation.html</guid> <link>https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2018/06/19/1526558/0/en/New-HR-data-from-Upwork-reveals-talent-shortages-lead-to-workforce-strategy-innovation.html</link> <title>New HR data from Upwork reveals talent shortages lead to workforce strategy innovation</title> <description><![CDATA[As headcounts rise and skills become more specialized, the majority of HR managers are embracing a flexible workforce due to talent shortages <pre>As headcounts rise and skills become more specialized, the majority of HR managers are embracing a flexible workforce due to talent shortages</pre>]]></description> <pubDate>Tue, 19 Jun 2018 13:00 GMT</pubDate> <dc:identifier>1526558</dc:identifier> <dc:language>en</dc:language> <dc:publisher>GlobeNewswire Inc.</dc:publisher> <dc:contributor>Upwork</dc:contributor> <dc:modified>Tue, 19 Jun 2018 13:02 GMT</dc:modified> <media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" width="600" url="https://resource.globenewswire.com/Resource/Download/e0002971-1129-44de-aff6-f254b4eac75c"> <media:text type="html"><![CDATA[<p> <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2018/06/19/1526558/0/en/New-HR-data-from-Upwork-reveals-talent-shortages-lead-to-workforce-strategy-innovation.html"> <img src="https://resource.globenewswire.com/Resource/Download/e0002971-1129-44de-aff6-f254b4eac75c" width="600" align="left" border="0" alt="FWR Infographic FINAL" title="Upwork released new data that shows the majority of HR managers are evolving their workforce strategies and utilizing flexible talent due to a shortage of talent." /> </a> </p><br clear="all" />]]></media:text> <media:credit role="publishing company">GlobeNewswire Inc.</media:credit> </media:content> <dc:subject>Company Announcement</dc:subject> <dc:keyword>embracing a flexible workforce</dc:keyword> <dc:keyword>talent shortages</dc:keyword> <dc:keyword>Future Workforce HR Report</dc:keyword> <dc:keyword>freelancers</dc:keyword> <dc:keyword>flexible teams</dc:keyword> <dc:keyword>specialized skills</dc:keyword> </item> <item> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2018/05/09/1499537/0/en/Upwork-named-on-Spend-Matters-50-Providers-to-Watch-in-2018-for-the-fourth-year-in-a-row.html</guid> <link>https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2018/05/09/1499537/0/en/Upwork-named-on-Spend-Matters-50-Providers-to-Watch-in-2018-for-the-fourth-year-in-a-row.html</link> <title>Upwork named on Spend Matters 50 Providers to Watch in 2018 for the fourth year in a row</title> <description><![CDATA[Spend Matters acknowledges Upwork as an innovative leader in contingent workforce procurement <pre>Spend Matters acknowledges Upwork as an innovative leader in contingent workforce procurement</pre>]]></description> <pubDate>Wed, 09 May 2018 13:00 GMT</pubDate> <dc:identifier>1499537</dc:identifier> <dc:language>en</dc:language> <dc:publisher>GlobeNewswire Inc.</dc:publisher> <dc:contributor>Upwork</dc:contributor> <dc:modified>Wed, 09 May 2018 13:02 GMT</dc:modified> <media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" width="600" url="https://resource.globenewswire.com/Resource/Download/8969911d-8e17-48ce-a9a5-c9c4de2c0cc0"> <media:text type="html"><![CDATA[<p> <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2018/05/09/1499537/0/en/Upwork-named-on-Spend-Matters-50-Providers-to-Watch-in-2018-for-the-fourth-year-in-a-row.html"> <img src="https://resource.globenewswire.com/Resource/Download/8969911d-8e17-48ce-a9a5-c9c4de2c0cc0" width="600" align="left" border="0" alt="Upwork" title="The 50 Providers to Watch list highlights exciting, up-and-coming players that are driving innovation in the procurement market." /> </a> </p><br clear="all" />]]></media:text> <media:credit role="publishing company">GlobeNewswire Inc.</media:credit> </media:content> <dc:subject>Company Announcement</dc:subject> <dc:keyword>50 Providers to Watch</dc:keyword> <dc:keyword>global freelancing website</dc:keyword> <dc:keyword>online freelancers</dc:keyword> <dc:keyword>Upwork Enterprise solution</dc:keyword> <dc:keyword>independent workforce</dc:keyword> <dc:keyword>Upwork</dc:keyword> </item> <item> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2018/05/01/1494034/0/en/Upwork-releases-Q1-2018-Skills-Index-ranking-the-20-fastest-growing-skills-for-freelancers.html</guid> <link>https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2018/05/01/1494034/0/en/Upwork-releases-Q1-2018-Skills-Index-ranking-the-20-fastest-growing-skills-for-freelancers.html</link> <title>Upwork releases Q1 2018 Skills Index, ranking the 20 fastest-growing skills for freelancers</title> <description><![CDATA[<p align="center"><em>Blockchain secures No. 1 spot on newest skills index, </em><em>showing promise in ability to transform how information is stored</em><br></p>]]></description> <pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2018 13:00 GMT</pubDate> <dc:identifier>1494034</dc:identifier> <dc:language>en</dc:language> <dc:publisher>GlobeNewswire Inc.</dc:publisher> <dc:contributor>Upwork</dc:contributor> <dc:modified>Tue, 01 May 2018 13:03 GMT</dc:modified> <media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" width="600" url="https://resource.globenewswire.com/Resource/Download/6761aa95-c113-430d-95da-6f760cb2acab"> <media:text type="html"><![CDATA[<p> <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2018/05/01/1494034/0/en/Upwork-releases-Q1-2018-Skills-Index-ranking-the-20-fastest-growing-skills-for-freelancers.html"> <img src="https://resource.globenewswire.com/Resource/Download/6761aa95-c113-430d-95da-6f760cb2acab" width="600" align="left" border="0" alt="Upwork Q1 2018 Skills Index" title="The 20 fastest-growing freelance skills in Q1 2018 experienced more than 130 percent year-over-year growth in demand, while demand for the top ten skills grew more than 400 percent compared to the same time period last year (Q1 2017)." /> </a> </p><br clear="all" />]]></media:text> <media:credit role="publishing company">GlobeNewswire Inc.</media:credit> </media:content> <dc:subject>Company Announcement</dc:subject> <dc:keyword>Upwork Q1 2018 Skills Index</dc:keyword> <dc:keyword>top 20 fastest-growing skills</dc:keyword> <dc:keyword>Blockchain</dc:keyword> <dc:keyword>largest freelancing website</dc:keyword> <dc:keyword>U.S. freelance job market</dc:keyword> </item> <item> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2018/04/30/1489984/0/en/Fifty-eight-percent-of-small-businesses-cite-workers-demand-for-flexibility-as-top-driver-for-embracing-agile-teams.html</guid> <link>https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2018/04/30/1489984/0/en/Fifty-eight-percent-of-small-businesses-cite-workers-demand-for-flexibility-as-top-driver-for-embracing-agile-teams.html</link> <title>Fifty-eight percent of small businesses cite workers’ demand for flexibility as top driver for embracing agile teams</title> <description><![CDATA[Small businesses predict over a third of employees will work remotely in the next 10 years <pre>Small businesses predict over a third of employees will work remotely in the next 10 years</pre>]]></description> <pubDate>Mon, 30 Apr 2018 13:00 GMT</pubDate> <dc:identifier>1489984</dc:identifier> <dc:language>en</dc:language> <dc:publisher>GlobeNewswire Inc.</dc:publisher> <dc:contributor>Upwork</dc:contributor> <dc:modified>Mon, 30 Apr 2018 13:02 GMT</dc:modified> <media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" width="600" url="https://resource.globenewswire.com/Resource/Download/549cad57-5a73-4bac-adcd-13734c7a813f"> <media:text type="html"><![CDATA[<p> <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2018/04/30/1489984/0/en/Fifty-eight-percent-of-small-businesses-cite-workers-demand-for-flexibility-as-top-driver-for-embracing-agile-teams.html"> <img src="https://resource.globenewswire.com/Resource/Download/549cad57-5a73-4bac-adcd-13734c7a813f" width="600" align="left" border="0" alt="Future Workforce" title="Small businesses predict over a third of employees will work remotely in the next 10 years." /> </a> </p><br clear="all" />]]></media:text> <media:credit role="publishing company">GlobeNewswire Inc.</media:credit> </media:content> <dc:subject>Company Announcement</dc:subject> <dc:keyword>demand for flexibility</dc:keyword> <dc:keyword>agile teams</dc:keyword> <dc:keyword>global freelancing website</dc:keyword> <dc:keyword>Future Workforce Report</dc:keyword> <dc:keyword>U.S. business hiring</dc:keyword> <dc:keyword>remote workforce</dc:keyword> </item> <item> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2018/02/28/1401356/0/en/New-report-finds-majority-of-companies-are-embracing-remote-teams-yet-more-than-half-lack-a-remote-work-policy.html</guid> <link>https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2018/02/28/1401356/0/en/New-report-finds-majority-of-companies-are-embracing-remote-teams-yet-more-than-half-lack-a-remote-work-policy.html</link> <title>New report finds majority of companies are embracing remote teams, yet more than half lack a remote work policy</title> <description><![CDATA[Over a third of full-time employees will work remotely in the next ten years <pre>Over a third of full-time employees will work remotely in the next ten years</pre>]]></description> <pubDate>Wed, 28 Feb 2018 14:00 GMT</pubDate> <dc:identifier>1401356</dc:identifier> <dc:language>en</dc:language> <dc:publisher>GlobeNewswire Inc.</dc:publisher> <dc:contributor>Upwork</dc:contributor> <dc:modified>Wed, 28 Feb 2018 14:01 GMT</dc:modified> <media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" width="600" url="https://resource.globenewswire.com/Resource/Download/d7ee21e5-94db-41d5-8e17-24dcd06c317f"> <media:text type="html"><![CDATA[<p> <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2018/02/28/1401356/0/en/New-report-finds-majority-of-companies-are-embracing-remote-teams-yet-more-than-half-lack-a-remote-work-policy.html"> <img src="https://resource.globenewswire.com/Resource/Download/d7ee21e5-94db-41d5-8e17-24dcd06c317f" width="600" align="left" border="0" alt="FWR 2018 Infographic" title="Nearly two-thirds (63 percent) of companies today have remote workers, yet a majority lack remote work policies." /> </a> </p><br clear="all" />]]></media:text> <media:credit role="publishing company">GlobeNewswire Inc.</media:credit> </media:content> <dc:subject>Company Announcement</dc:subject> <dc:keyword>largest freelancing website</dc:keyword> <dc:keyword>Future Workforce Report</dc:keyword> <dc:keyword>hiring behaviors</dc:keyword> <dc:keyword>remote work</dc:keyword> <dc:keyword>work from home policies</dc:keyword> <dc:keyword>skills gap</dc:keyword> <dc:keyword>Upwork</dc:keyword> </item> <item> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2018/02/07/1335430/0/en/Upwork-releases-Q4-2017-Skills-Index-ranking-the-20-fastest-growing-skills-for-freelancers.html</guid> <link>https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2018/02/07/1335430/0/en/Upwork-releases-Q4-2017-Skills-Index-ranking-the-20-fastest-growing-skills-for-freelancers.html</link> <title>Upwork releases Q4 2017 Skills Index, ranking the 20 fastest-growing skills for freelancers</title> <description><![CDATA[<p align="center"><em>Bitcoin secures No. 1 spot on newest skills index as cryptocurrency craze continues</em><br></p>]]></description> <pubDate>Wed, 07 Feb 2018 14:04 GMT</pubDate> <dc:identifier>1335430</dc:identifier> <dc:language>en</dc:language> <dc:publisher>GlobeNewswire Inc.</dc:publisher> <dc:contributor>Upwork</dc:contributor> <dc:modified>Wed, 07 Feb 2018 14:04 GMT</dc:modified> <media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" width="600" url="https://resource.globenewswire.com/Resource/Download/d9376912-5d17-4062-9aaf-4923d244235e"> <media:text type="html"><![CDATA[<p> <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2018/02/07/1335430/0/en/Upwork-releases-Q4-2017-Skills-Index-ranking-the-20-fastest-growing-skills-for-freelancers.html"> <img src="https://resource.globenewswire.com/Resource/Download/d9376912-5d17-4062-9aaf-4923d244235e" width="600" align="left" border="0" alt="Q4-2017 Upwork Skills Index" title="The 20 fastest-growing freelance skills in Q4 2017 experienced more than 120 percent year-over-year growth, while the top ten grew more than 300 percent compared to the same time period last year (Q4 2016)." /> </a> </p><br clear="all" />]]></media:text> <media:credit role="publishing company">GlobeNewswire Inc.</media:credit> </media:content> <dc:subject>Research Analysis and Reports</dc:subject> <dc:keyword>Upwork Q4 2017 Skills Index</dc:keyword> <dc:keyword>top 20 fastest-growing skills</dc:keyword> <dc:keyword>Bitcoin</dc:keyword> <dc:keyword>independent workforce</dc:keyword> <dc:keyword>freelance talent</dc:keyword> <dc:keyword>Amazon DynamoDB</dc:keyword> </item> <item> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2018/02/06/1333753/0/en/Fortune-500-enterprises-shift-their-contingent-workforce-to-Upwork-platform-saving-both-time-and-money.html</guid> <link>https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2018/02/06/1333753/0/en/Fortune-500-enterprises-shift-their-contingent-workforce-to-Upwork-platform-saving-both-time-and-money.html</link> <title>Fortune 500 enterprises shift their contingent workforce to Upwork platform saving both time and money</title> <description><![CDATA[<p align="center"><em>Enterprise businesses such as Airbnb, Dropbox, GE and Samsung posted more than 30,000 projects on Upwork in 2017</em><br></p>]]></description> <pubDate>Tue, 06 Feb 2018 14:30 GMT</pubDate> <dc:identifier>1333753</dc:identifier> <dc:language>en</dc:language> <dc:publisher>GlobeNewswire Inc.</dc:publisher> <dc:contributor>Upwork</dc:contributor> <dc:modified>Tue, 06 Feb 2018 14:30 GMT</dc:modified> <dc:subject>Company Announcement</dc:subject> <dc:keyword>contingent workforce</dc:keyword> <dc:keyword>largest freelancing website</dc:keyword> <dc:keyword>online freelancing platforms</dc:keyword> <dc:keyword>talent models</dc:keyword> <dc:keyword>future of work</dc:keyword> <dc:keyword>workforce</dc:keyword> <dc:keyword>Upwork</dc:keyword> </item> <item> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2017/05/02/992276/0/en/Future-Workforce-Majority-of-HR-teams-are-embracing-a-flexible-workforce-to-drive-corporate-talent-innovation.html</guid> <link>https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2017/05/02/992276/0/en/Future-Workforce-Majority-of-HR-teams-are-embracing-a-flexible-workforce-to-drive-corporate-talent-innovation.html</link> <title>Future Workforce: Majority of HR teams are embracing a flexible workforce to drive corporate talent innovation </title> <description><![CDATA[<p><em><p>Roughly half of HR managers are utilizing freelancers to increase organizational effectiveness and achieve bottom-line results</p></em></p><p>MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA--(Marketwired - May 2, 2017) - <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.upwork.com/" title="Upwork">Upwork</a>, the largest freelancing website, today released new data that reveals how HR teams are innovating their talent acquisition strategies to adapt to the changing nature of work. The data is a specific cut of results from HR respondents to Upwork's <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.upwork.com/i/future-workforce" title=""><em>Future Workforce Report</em></a><em>, </em>which explores U.S. business hiring and today's workforce composition. For an overview of the HR results, see this <a rel="nofollow" href="https://upwork.docsend.com/view/ud9qjc6" title="infographic">infographic</a>. </p>]]></description> <pubDate>Tue, 02 May 2017 13:00 GMT</pubDate> <dc:identifier>992276</dc:identifier> <dc:language>en</dc:language> <dc:publisher>GlobeNewswire Inc.</dc:publisher> <dc:contributor>Upwork</dc:contributor> <dc:modified>Thu, 14 Sep 2017 04:44 GMT</dc:modified> <media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" width="600" url="http://media.marketwire.com/attachments/201705/80402_FutureWorkforceReportHRSeat_5.2.17.jpg"> <media:text type="html"><![CDATA[<p> <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2017/05/02/992276/0/en/Future-Workforce-Majority-of-HR-teams-are-embracing-a-flexible-workforce-to-drive-corporate-talent-innovation.html"> <img src="http://media.marketwire.com/attachments/201705/80402_FutureWorkforceReportHRSeat_5.2.17.jpg" width="600" align="left" border="0" alt="Upwork Future Workforce Report" title="Upwork Future Workforce Report" /> </a> </p><br clear="all" />]]></media:text> <media:credit role="publishing company">GlobeNewswire Inc.</media:credit> </media:content> </item> <item> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2017/02/28/992272/0/en/New-Future-Workforce-Report-finds-nearly-half-of-companies-are-thinking-beyond-traditional-employment-to-embrace-more-flexible-teams.html</guid> <link>https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2017/02/28/992272/0/en/New-Future-Workforce-Report-finds-nearly-half-of-companies-are-thinking-beyond-traditional-employment-to-embrace-more-flexible-teams.html</link> <title>New Future Workforce Report finds nearly half of companies are thinking beyond traditional employment to embrace more flexible teams </title> <description><![CDATA[<p><em><p>The study reveals insights on business hiring from over 1,000 U.S. hiring managers</p></em></p><p>MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA--(Marketwired - Feb 28, 2017) - <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.upwork.com/" title="Upwork">Upwork</a>, the world's largest freelancing website, today released a new report on U.S. business hiring and future talent needs. The report, "<a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.upwork.com/i/future-workforce" title=""><em>Future Workforce: How Companies Embrace Flexible Teams to Get Work Done</em></a>," is based on a survey conducted by independent research firm <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.inavero.com/" title="Inavero">Inavero</a>. It focuses on knowledge work and explores how companies are evolving their hiring strategies to keep up with the changing nature of work.</p>]]></description> <pubDate>Tue, 28 Feb 2017 13:58 GMT</pubDate> <dc:identifier>992272</dc:identifier> <dc:language>en</dc:language> <dc:publisher>GlobeNewswire Inc.</dc:publisher> <dc:contributor>Upwork</dc:contributor> <dc:modified>Thu, 14 Sep 2017 04:44 GMT</dc:modified> <media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" width="600" url="http://media.marketwire.com/attachments/201702/73844_UpworkInfographicFINAL_2.27.17.jpg"> <media:text type="html"><![CDATA[<p> <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2017/02/28/992272/0/en/New-Future-Workforce-Report-finds-nearly-half-of-companies-are-thinking-beyond-traditional-employment-to-embrace-more-flexible-teams.html"> <img src="http://media.marketwire.com/attachments/201702/73844_UpworkInfographicFINAL_2.27.17.jpg" width="600" align="left" border="0" alt="Upwork, the world's largest freelancing website" title="Upwork, the world's largest freelancing website" /> </a> </p><br clear="all" />]]></media:text> <media:credit role="publishing company">GlobeNewswire Inc.</media:credit> </media:content> </item> <item> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2016/11/30/992269/0/en/The-Independent-Workforce-in-America.html</guid> <link>https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2016/11/30/992269/0/en/The-Independent-Workforce-in-America.html</link> <title>The Independent Workforce in America </title> <description><![CDATA[<p><em><p>American workers finding greater flexibility with expanded labor markets powered by growth in connectivity</p></em></p><p>MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA--(Marketwired - Nov 30, 2016) - While self-employment has long existed, increasing connectivity is creating new opportunities for the self-employed and their clients to find each other and generate more work opportunities. So says a new study released today by Paul Oyer, Fred H. Merrill Professor of Economics at the Stanford Graduate School of Business. The study, commissioned by Upwork, the world's largest freelancing website, provides the most in-depth look available at how and why more people are choosing to join the independent workforce (IW) and the resulting impacts. </p>]]></description> <pubDate>Wed, 30 Nov 2016 13:00 GMT</pubDate> <dc:identifier>992269</dc:identifier> <dc:language>en</dc:language> <dc:publisher>GlobeNewswire Inc.</dc:publisher> <dc:contributor>Upwork</dc:contributor> <dc:modified>Thu, 14 Sep 2017 04:44 GMT</dc:modified> </item> <item> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2016/10/06/992265/0/en/New-Study-Finds-Freelance-Economy-Grew-to-55-Million-Americans-This-Year-35-of-Total-U-S-Workforce.html</guid> <link>https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2016/10/06/992265/0/en/New-Study-Finds-Freelance-Economy-Grew-to-55-Million-Americans-This-Year-35-of-Total-U-S-Workforce.html</link> <title>New Study Finds Freelance Economy Grew to 55 Million Americans This Year, 35% of Total U.S. Workforce </title> <description><![CDATA[<p>NEW YORK, NY and MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA--(Marketwired - Oct 6, 2016) - </p>]]></description> <pubDate>Thu, 06 Oct 2016 11:58 GMT</pubDate> <dc:identifier>992265</dc:identifier> <dc:language>en</dc:language> <dc:publisher>GlobeNewswire Inc.</dc:publisher> <dc:contributor>Upwork</dc:contributor> <dc:modified>Thu, 14 Sep 2017 04:44 GMT</dc:modified> <media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" width="600" url="http://media.marketwire.com/attachments/201610/TN-57354_FU_FreelancinginAmerica2016_Infographic_FINAL.pdf.jpg"> <media:text type="html"><![CDATA[<p> <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2016/10/06/992265/0/en/New-Study-Finds-Freelance-Economy-Grew-to-55-Million-Americans-This-Year-35-of-Total-U-S-Workforce.html"> <img src="http://media.marketwire.com/attachments/201610/TN-57354_FU_FreelancinginAmerica2016_Infographic_FINAL.pdf.jpg" width="600" align="left" border="0" alt="Freelancing in America: 2016" title="Freelancing in America: 2016" /> </a> </p><br clear="all" />]]></media:text> <media:credit role="publishing company">GlobeNewswire Inc.</media:credit> </media:content> </item> <item> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2016/07/07/992261/0/en/Upwork-Releases-First-Ever-Quarterly-Skills-Index-Revealing-the-Fastest-Growing-Freelance-Skills-in-the-U-S.html</guid> <link>https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2016/07/07/992261/0/en/Upwork-Releases-First-Ever-Quarterly-Skills-Index-Revealing-the-Fastest-Growing-Freelance-Skills-in-the-U-S.html</link> <title>Upwork Releases First-Ever Quarterly Skills Index Revealing the Fastest-Growing Freelance Skills in the U.S. </title> <description><![CDATA[<p>MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA--(Marketwired - Jul 7, 2016) - <strong> </strong>Upwork, the world's largest freelancing website, today released a new index of the hottest skills in the U.S. freelance job market. The Upwork Skills Index highlights the 20 fastest-growing skills and is the first in a quarterly series that reveals the most current information about skills freelancers are providing.</p>]]></description> <pubDate>Thu, 07 Jul 2016 15:02 GMT</pubDate> <dc:identifier>992261</dc:identifier> <dc:language>en</dc:language> <dc:publisher>GlobeNewswire Inc.</dc:publisher> <dc:contributor>Upwork</dc:contributor> <dc:modified>Thu, 14 Sep 2017 04:44 GMT</dc:modified> <media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" width="600" url="http://media.marketwire.com/attachments/201607/46658_Q22016UpworkSkillsIndex_FINAL_7.7.16.jpg"> <media:text type="html"><![CDATA[<p> <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2016/07/07/992261/0/en/Upwork-Releases-First-Ever-Quarterly-Skills-Index-Revealing-the-Fastest-Growing-Freelance-Skills-in-the-U-S.html"> <img src="http://media.marketwire.com/attachments/201607/46658_Q22016UpworkSkillsIndex_FINAL_7.7.16.jpg" width="600" align="left" border="0" alt="Upwork" title="Top 20 fastest-growing skills for freelance professionals, Q2 2016" /> </a> </p><br clear="all" />]]></media:text> <media:credit role="publishing company">GlobeNewswire Inc.</media:credit> </media:content> </item> <item> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2016/06/28/992258/0/en/Upwork-the-Leading-Freelancing-Website-to-Release-New-Quarterly-Data-for-Hot-Skills.html</guid> <link>https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2016/06/28/992258/0/en/Upwork-the-Leading-Freelancing-Website-to-Release-New-Quarterly-Data-for-Hot-Skills.html</link> <title>Upwork, the Leading Freelancing Website, to Release New Quarterly Data for Hot Skills </title> <description><![CDATA[<p><em><p>A New Index Pulled From the Most Robust Repository of Freelancer Data Will Reveal the Fastest-Growing Skills in the U.S.</p></em></p><p>MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA--(Marketwired - Jun 28, 2016) - Upwork, the world's largest freelancing website, today announced that it is releasing a new index for the hottest skills in today's U.S. freelance job market. The Upwork Skills Index will be released on July 7, 2016 and will rank the fastest-growing skills for freelancers today and serve as the first of a quarterly series. </p>]]></description> <pubDate>Tue, 28 Jun 2016 13:00 GMT</pubDate> <dc:identifier>992258</dc:identifier> <dc:language>en</dc:language> <dc:publisher>GlobeNewswire Inc.</dc:publisher> <dc:contributor>Upwork</dc:contributor> <dc:modified>Thu, 14 Sep 2017 04:44 GMT</dc:modified> </item> <item> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2016/04/25/992255/0/en/Upwork-Welcomes-Industry-Veteran-Eric-Gilpin-as-Senior-Vice-President-of-Sales.html</guid> <link>https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2016/04/25/992255/0/en/Upwork-Welcomes-Industry-Veteran-Eric-Gilpin-as-Senior-Vice-President-of-Sales.html</link> <title>Upwork Welcomes Industry Veteran Eric Gilpin as Senior Vice President of Sales </title> <description><![CDATA[<p><em><p>Gilpin Joins the Leading Freelancing Website to Help Drive Awareness of Online Staffing</p></em></p><p>MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA--(Marketwired - Apr 25, 2016) - <strong> </strong>Upwork, the world's largest freelancing website, today announced that Eric Gilpin has joined the company as senior vice president of sales, effective immediately. With nearly 15 years of staffing industry experience, Gilpin joins Upwork from CareerBuilder, where he led the company's staffing and healthcare groups, overseeing more than $200 million in global revenue. Gilpin's unique perspective on the evolution of the industry has been featured in <a rel="nofollow" href="http://video.cnbc.com/gallery/?video=3000404443" title="CNBC">CNBC</a>, <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.forbes.com/sites/kathryndill/2015/03/31/the-fastest-growing-temp-jobs-in-2015/#73374ff73602" title="Forbes">Forbes</a>, <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.cbsnews.com/news/temporary-jobs-are-a-growth-industry/" title="CBS MoneyWatch">CBS MoneyWatch</a> and at industry-leading events including Staffing Industry Analysts' Executive Forum and the American Staffing Association's Staffing World.</p>]]></description> <pubDate>Mon, 25 Apr 2016 11:45 GMT</pubDate> <dc:identifier>992255</dc:identifier> <dc:language>en</dc:language> <dc:publisher>GlobeNewswire Inc.</dc:publisher> <dc:contributor>Upwork</dc:contributor> <dc:modified>Thu, 14 Sep 2017 04:44 GMT</dc:modified> <media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" width="600" url="http://media.marketwire.com/attachments/201604/36313_EricGilpinHeadshot.jpg"> <media:text type="html"><![CDATA[<p> <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2016/04/25/992255/0/en/Upwork-Welcomes-Industry-Veteran-Eric-Gilpin-as-Senior-Vice-President-of-Sales.html"> <img src="http://media.marketwire.com/attachments/201604/36313_EricGilpinHeadshot.jpg" width="600" align="left" border="0" alt="Photo" title="Eric Gilpin, SVP of sales, Upwork" /> </a> </p><br clear="all" />]]></media:text> <media:credit role="publishing company">GlobeNewswire Inc.</media:credit> </media:content> </item> <item> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2016/02/18/992252/0/en/Upwork-Debuts-Innovations-Aimed-at-Helping-Midmarket-and-Enterprise-Companies-Tap-Into-the-Growing-Pool-of-Premium-Freelancers.html</guid> <link>https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2016/02/18/992252/0/en/Upwork-Debuts-Innovations-Aimed-at-Helping-Midmarket-and-Enterprise-Companies-Tap-Into-the-Growing-Pool-of-Premium-Freelancers.html</link> <title>Upwork Debuts Innovations Aimed at Helping Midmarket and Enterprise Companies Tap Into the Growing Pool of Premium Freelancers </title> <description><![CDATA[<p><em><p>Upwork Pro Provides Midmarket Companies With Access to Pre-Vetted Talent, While Enhanced Upwork Enterprise Offering Enables Large Businesses to Build Compliant Freelance Teams</p></em></p><p>MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA--(Marketwired - Feb 18, 2016) - Upwork, the world's largest freelance talent marketplace, today announced important innovations aimed at helping larger companies tap into the increasing pool of high-quality freelance talent. The company introduced Upwork Pro, a new talent sourcing offering for midmarket companies and also enhanced service capabilities for Upwork Enterprise, the company's offering for enterprise companies. </p>]]></description> <pubDate>Thu, 18 Feb 2016 12:40 GMT</pubDate> <dc:identifier>992252</dc:identifier> <dc:language>en</dc:language> <dc:publisher>GlobeNewswire Inc.</dc:publisher> <dc:contributor>Upwork</dc:contributor> <dc:modified>Thu, 14 Sep 2017 04:44 GMT</dc:modified> </item> </channel> </rss>