Thomas Maas has been leading freelancermap, the largest platform for freelancers in the German-speaking world, since 2011. As a voice of the industry, he advocates for freelancing to finally receive the societal recognition it deserves as the backbone of the future world of work. Through the annual Freelancer Compass, the most comprehensive study on the state and trends of freelancing, he highlights the challenges and opportunities in the sector and brings fresh momentum to the public discourse on the future of work.
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Panelists: Marc Clemens, Thomas Maas, Manuel Meurer, Matthew Mottola The German freelance economy is evolving rapidly – but where is it headed? In this panel, Marc Clemens, Thomas Maas, and Manuel Meurer share their insights on the major shifts of the past year and what lies ahead. From platform dynamics, the influence of US and German politics, AI disruption to regulatory changes and new client expectations, they’ll explore the trends shaping the future of freelance work. Join the discussion to find out how freelancers and companies can navigate uncertainty and come out ahead.
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In seinem 15-minütigen Impulsvortrag beleuchtet Thomas Maas die Transformation der deutschen Arbeitswelt. Er beginnt mit einer Analyse Deutschlands als traditionelles "Land der Angestellten" und zeigt auf, wie das etablierte Arbeitssystem zunehmend an seine Grenzen stößt. Thomas erläutert die Vorteile des Freelancings als alternatives Beschäftigungsmodell, geht aber auch ehrlich auf die damit verbundenen Herausforderungen der Gegenwart ein.
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