In this episode, Marleen Deleu, founder of the online knowledge platform Nextconomy, joins host Nigel Rawlins to discuss the growing freelance economy and its impact on talent management. Marleen shares her insights on how freelancing is transforming the world of work across various industries and age groups and how organizations can adapt to manage their entire workforce, including contingent talent, effectively. She also explores the opportunities for older professionals, especially women, to transition into freelancing later in their careers, leveraging their financial stability and rich experience to pursue entrepreneurship and better work-life balance.Mentioned In the PodcastHugo-Jan Ruts Exploring the future of work and the freelance economy and co-initiator of the NextConomy platform  https://hugojanruts.nl/Ransted specializes in solutions for flexible work and human resources services. https://www.randstad.be/en/Connect with Marleen DeleuNextconomy https://www.nextconomy.be/LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/marleendeleu/ Practical ideas for independent professionals building practice on their own terms. Arrives Tuesday. Subscribe free at wisepreneurs.com.au Support the showConnect with Nigel Rawlins website https://wisepreneurs.com.au/Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/nigelrawlins/Twitter https://twitter.com/wisepreneurs Please support the podcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/2311675/supporters/newStay one step ahead with The Wisepreneurs Insider newsletterAs a subscriber, you'll get: Sneak peeks at upcoming must-listen podcast episodes and guests Bonus wisdom straight from recent guest experts Marketing tips to attract your ideal clients Productivity hacks to streamline your independent business And more exclusive insights are delivered right to your inbox! Don't miss out on these invaluable resources Subscribe now and gain the edge you need to survive and thrive as a wisepreneur https://wisepreneurs.com.au/newsletter