Upwork’s Hayden Brown on bridging volatility with contingency episode artwork

EPISODE · May 8, 2025 · 29 MIN

Upwork’s Hayden Brown on bridging volatility with contingency

from HBS Managing the Future of Work · host Harvard Business School

"Freelance by choice" can sound like a rationalization—or putting on a brave face—but has the contract labor market improved for white-collar workers, as more, particularly younger professionals, opt in? A look at the benefits for both sides of the bargain and how AI changes the calculus.

"Freelance by choice" can sound like a rationalization—or putting on a brave face—but has the contract labor market improved for white-collar workers, as more, particularly younger professionals, opt in? A look at the benefits for both sides of the bargain and how AI changes the calculus.

NOW PLAYING

Upwork’s Hayden Brown on bridging volatility with contingency

0:00 29:05

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of HBS Managing the Future of Work?

This episode is 29 minutes long.

When was this HBS Managing the Future of Work episode published?

This episode was published on May 8, 2025.

What is this episode about?

"Freelance by choice" can sound like a rationalization—or putting on a brave face—but has the contract labor market improved for white-collar workers, as more, particularly younger professionals, opt in? A look at the benefits for both sides of the...

Can I download this HBS Managing the Future of Work episode?

Yes, you can download this episode by clicking the download button on the episode player, or subscribe to the podcast in your preferred podcast app for automatic downloads.
URL copied to clipboard!