Upwork's new report shows businesses are turning to freelance talent in droves. Seventy-eight percent of companies plan to hire independent workers in the next three months, outpacing demand for full-time knowledge roles.
Paramount Skydance recently shelled out $185 million to employees who voluntary left after the company's RTO mandate. Will 2026 bring more organizations pushing workers to the door, instead of back to the office?
As AI governance frameworks emerge and malicious threats grow more sophisticated, HR leaders who embrace an expanded cybersecurity role will position their organizations for success while elevating the function's strategic importance.
