Product update: new checkout feature

At PeoplePerHour, we routinely make platform enhancements as we believe that upgrading and improving our processes will provide more value to both our buyers and freelancers, allowing them to live their work dream! We are in the process of updating our checkout process for a safer and better experience so that our users will be […]
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Meet our PeoplePerHour Academy mentors

According to research conducted by the WorkingMums 2018 Annual Survey, 25% of Mums work full-time with no flexibility, while 56% worry that their flexible working will be taken away. Juggling work and parenthood is not exactly a piece of cake, but we think going freelance can solve some of the associated challenges. After all, freelancing […]
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Introducing our new and reduced fees

  Reader, we’ve got some exciting news!   We are extremely proud of our community and want to offer you the best value for money possible. So for the last few months, we have been working behind the scenes and gathering feedback to find out what matters the most to you. After careful consideration and […]
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The 2019 freelancer gender pay gap according to PeoplePerHour

The national gender pay gap average for full-time workers is currently 9%, with men taking home the most pay.   We wanted to find out how this compares to our own platform. So, we asked our data wizard Kosmas to analyse the earning data of all our freelancers over the last 4 years.   Discover […]
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A note on our recent advertising campaign

In light of the criticism surrounding our recent advertising campaign, we would like to address the issues raised and sincerely apologise for any offence caused.                                       We have listened to your feedback and the advertisement is currently […]
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How to become a food photographer – Interview with Aleksandra Boruch

Do you let your food go cold trying to perfect the brunch flat lay? If so, you’ve probably dreamed of becoming a food photographer at some point. Well as it happens, our platform hosts some pretty cool jobs including food photography. We caught up with PeoplePerHour food photography freelancer Aleksandra Boruch to find out how […]
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How to eat healthy when you work from home – breakfast, lunch and snacks

Healthy eating as a freelancer is easier said than done. Yes you work from home so technically you have the advantage of a kitchen, but that’s just one part of the puzzle. Eating well requires preparation and routine. When a deadline is looming, eating kale isn’t exactly top of the priority list. We took to […]
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London Fashion Week 2019 – Our illustrators bring the fashion industry to life

London Fashion Week kicks off today and with it comes a circus of colours, bold trends and illustrious designers showcasing their latest creations. Love it or loathe it, style is deeply personal and an undeniable part of our culture. From normcore to glamorous rock’n’roll, high-street to couture, there are countless ways to dress, impress or […]
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Interview with Spyros Lambrinidis, Chief Product Officer

Today marks our 12th year in business. We’ve come a long way since 2007 and to mark the celebration have interviewed one of our longest serving members of staff. Here’s to the next 12 years and the future of startups! When I joined PeoplePerHour in 2010 there was just a handful of people. Now we […]
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How to create an amazing freelance profile – stand out and win work

So, you’ve decided to take the plunge and go freelance, you’ve signed up to PeoplePerHour (if not, what are you waiting for?) and now you’re waiting for the work to roll in. But before you’re going to get any freelance work, you need to create an all-singing, all-dancing freelance profile bio that will win you […]
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“The future of work is flexible” Andrae Smith, Work Wanderers

Imagine remote working in Bali or Cape Town. Imagine sharing the adventure with like-minded individuals from all over the world. Imagine spending a month striking the balance between work and travel with all the logistics taken care of. Work Wanderers gives digital nomads and entrepreneurs the chance to live their remote work dream on 1-month […]
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