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Small team. Global reach. Big wins. Liquid Screen Design grew its business by assembling a worldwide network of freelance experts on Upwork, from graphic designers to marketing strategists. This lean, flexible team lets them expand their product line, enter new markets, and deliver faster than ever. Want to see how they did it? Read their full story: http://spr.ly/6040hvebi Now it’s your turn: what’s the boldest move your business has made to grow? Share your story below, and we might feature it in a future success highlight.

You shouldn’t have to think about trust when you start a project. It should just be there. In 2025, we strengthened the systems behind the scenes, reducing fraud exposure to record lows with a 91% drop in bad-actor client offers and an 82% drop in bad-actor proposals while expanding identity verification across the marketplace. We’re sharing the details in our 2025 Transparency Report link here: http://spr.ly/6047ht1IB

The skills that got you here might not be the ones that get you ahead in 2026. We’re seeing real shifts in how companies are hiring. According to our In-Demand Skills 2026 report: Skills tied to emerging tech grew 109% year over year • AI video generation & editing demand jumped +329% • AI integration skills rose +178% • AI data annotation increased +154% • And core skills like full-stack development and data analytics? Still consistently in demand. Curious where you’re placing your bets, and why?

The 4-day work week is a constant hot topic in the world of work. But here’s a real question for small business owners: Does the “work week” even exist for you anymore? When you’re leading a team, closing deals, solving problems, and planning ahead, it rarely fits into Monday through Friday. So we’re curious:

This toolkit breaks down a step‑by‑step process to help small businesses enhance efficiency, improve output quality, and achieve standout results. Save this post or share it with your team so everyone has it on hand, and if you’re ready to put it into action, hire an expert on Upwork today: https://lnkd.in/eF-fXv-9

Times Square looks good on us 🗽 Upwork has been named one of G2’s Best Software Companies and a Best HR Product — powered entirely by customer reviews. That means every rating, every project, every hire helped make this happen. Thank you to the businesses and professionals building the future of work with us! Check it out: https://lnkd.in/gD9GQPD

If AI was supposed to make talent cheaper, why are businesses paying more for the right skills? According to our Upwork research, AI-related skills grew 109% year over year, and nearly half of leaders say they’ll pay a premium for creativity, adaptability, reliability, and innovation. 📈 The advantage in the AI era isn’t cost-cutting. It's capability. So when you’re hiring right now, what are you optimizing for?

Business leaders, this one’s for you! Join the Upwork Research Institute’s Gabriela (Gabby) Burlacu alongside Alina Jesien, Senior Director of Human Resources at Ergeon, and John D Saunders, Founder & Creative Director of 5Four Digital, to discover which in-demand skills will have the biggest impact on your business right now. Register now: https://lnkd.in/eUEshzRd

Are ‘new skills’ overrated? Everyone’s chasing the next big thing. But the fastest-growing capabilities aren’t brand-new careers, they’re existing roles, just upgraded. According to our Upwork research, skills explicitly tied to AI grew 109% year over year, but largely as enhancements to existing roles like development, design, analytics, and support.

The talent you’ll fall for: small team, big results. 💘 What skill would be your Valentine? Tell us below ⬇️