Freelancing is a growing trend that keeps on accelerating
Over 3 million people in France, Germany and Spain are freelancers working in professional services.
![An infographic showing that over 3m people in France, Germany and Spain are freelancers working in professional services.](https://freelancebusiness.eu/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/freelancing-europe-2021-3.png)
![An infographic showing that over 3m people in France, Germany and Spain are freelancers working in professional services.](https://freelancebusiness.eu/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/freelancing-europe-2021-3.png)
Digital Freelancers are Top Performers and drive innovation within companies
Freelancers are on the forefront on constant learning of new technics and applications. They like and need to stay updated to remain competitive, thus providing their clients with the most advanced expertise.
![An infographic showing the KPIs for professional experience, academic background, and self-training.](https://freelancebusiness.eu/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/freelancing-europe-2021-2.png)
![An infographic showing the KPIs for professional experience, academic background, and self-training.](https://freelancebusiness.eu/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/freelancing-europe-2021-2.png)
Freelancing is a deliberate choice by professionals. Freelancers is no longer someone who is not able to find a job.
Being a freelancer is no longer seen as a “risky choice” – it is a well thought decision that allows qualified individuals to decide exactly who they want to work with and how they want to capitalise on their knowledge. 75-85% of freelancers do not want to get back to their fixed job.
![An infographic with a) % of freelancers that don't want to return to their fixed job, b) reasons for becoming a freelancer.](https://freelancebusiness.eu/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/freelancing-europe-2021-1.png)
![An infographic with a) % of freelancers that don't want to return to their fixed job, b) reasons for becoming a freelancer.](https://freelancebusiness.eu/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/freelancing-europe-2021-1.png)
The new work order
Freelance resources are agile, quick to get involved and more efficient, flexible and carry specific skills set required for the organisation at the specific point of time. Duration of the recruitment process illustates the benefits.
![An illustration showing the time it takes to recruit a new person internally, externally, or freelance.](https://freelancebusiness.eu/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/recruitment-process-duration.png)
![An illustration showing the time it takes to recruit a new person internally, externally, or freelance.](https://freelancebusiness.eu/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/recruitment-process-duration.png)
The report also identified the main obstacles for freelancers economy to thrive. Mainly: Society and legislators don’t yet know freelancing well enough to set adecvate rules to ensure freelancers have access to financial instruments, health insurance, social protection in the evaluated countries. The misconception surrounding freelancing is still very present in most markets. Read full report here.