Freelancers ride to the rescue of struggling companies

Working from home might be new for displaced office workers, but it’s typically the locale of choice for freelancers. With the worldwide economy at a reckoning, more and more gig veterans are riding to the rescue as companies struggle to regain their bearings. Human resources is no different.  “Freelancing is on the rise among millennials who are leaving the city,” said Meghan M. Biro, analyst, brand strategist, podcaster and TalentCulture chief executive officer. “They can make their living at home—now more than ever before.” To find out what this trend means for the everyday employee, Biro talked with Jim Stroud,…...