Impact of COVID-19 to Workers & Possible Growth in Freelancing industry
Since the Government implemented the Enhanced Community Quarantine to the country many have become worried about their business, work and even perform the simple day to day function. At first the quarantine is perceived as a ‘dream long vacation’ for some people, especially those who struggle in daily commute, stress in the office, and those who don't have enough rest from their work. It is the time to spend more with loved ones and experience the luxury of time to explore new hobbies or talents.
Effects of COVID in the workforce
But the longer the quarantine needs to be implemented it becomes somehow a ‘nightmare’. COVID-19 outbreak has changed the way we normally live, it builds uncertainty to most of our life aspects. The expected salary every cut off became has no assurance, it had an enormous impact on few businesses losing its profit hence resulted in layoffs in the workforce.This consequence have impact among workers which increase in unemployment and underemployment. Facing these dilemmas influence people psychologically which affects work productivity as well for some.
How freelancing could benefit the workers
People are now finding ways to survive living. Luckily, we are currently in generation with advanced technology, we have online options and Freelancing is one of those options. Articles and recent studies shows that COVID-19 outbreak is somehow likely to give freelancers a possible major growth.
Hence, facing the global pandemic impacts. Many companies or business owners are now switching into virtual mode of work and hiring freelancers now are increasing. This shows the revolution of the Freelancing industry. Hiring a freelancer (like virtual assistant) has a lot of benefits for both parties like reducing labor cost while increasing the productivity of work. It became undeterred by industries since freelancing is flexible and resourceful, be it in graphic design, e-commerce, education and etc. Yet these changes in work has necessary precautions to abide for the benefits of workers and its productivity in the workforce, it is important to acknowledge the adjustments to be effective.
Freelancing as my career
Like many, I also gave a try and opt freelancing. I enrolled myself in one of the biggest freelancing business consultancy in the Philippines to gain more knowledge about it and see my potential. I feel lucky to see the opportunity in Freelancing, I could use the chance to use my passion in writing while earning. I created Upwork Profile and Freelancing accounts to make it easy to interact with the clients.
As a trained Freelancer, I could help businesses grow by delivering virtual services: Administrative support for Data Entry, Transcription, Internet Research, Email and File Management. Furthermore, I also write articles and blogs especially for Psychology related contents. I build my portfolio online to make it accessible for everyone.
You can contact me via email for project discussion.