Over half of global executives surveyed said their organizations plan to increase freelancer spend within the next three to five years. They see value in how freelancers enable companies to ramp up and down on a dime, and access specialized talent as needed. The agility gained through freelancers enables companies to innovate faster, meet ever shrinking deadlines, and manage costs.

The reality is, freelancing is not only good for companies, it’s how more people choose to work. Each year, more professionals are choosing freelancing over traditional jobs. Currently, 35 percent of the U.S. workforce freelances. That’s a 55-million strong workforce, and the numbers are predicted to continue rising.