Several reports show that freelancing is on the rise — and in this Trending Topics episode, Sam and Lex discuss the implications of this growing trend for the recruitment industry. New ways of working often spring up out of challenging times, and this shift toward fractional work makes a lot of sense for both companies and workers — especially those who want flexibility above all else. But the reality is that this model of work provides challenges for both parties...and for the recruiters who serve as their middlemen. This conversation covers the importance of understanding the freelance economy, the necessity of building strong relationships with freelancers, and the strategic shifts required in recruitment processes.  This is a great episode for those looking to stay ahead of the curve and trying to adjust their recruitment workflow a bit to accommodate freelance talent! Chapters: 00:00 - Podcast intro 02:29 - Tracing the rise of freelancing and its impact on businesses 05:20 - Navigating key challenges in managing freelancers 13:30 - How recruiters can capitalize on the freelance economy 17:56 - Building a talent pool: Adapting your process for freelancers 21:50 - Mastering payment structures and contracts for freelance talent 24:50 - Accelerating onboarding for freelance hires 28:17 - Final reflections on leveraging freelance talent in recruitment Explore all our episodes and catch the full video experience at loxo.co/podcast Becoming a Hiring Machine is brought to you by Loxo. To discover more about us, just visit loxo.co