Azeem Zainulbhai, co-founder and chief product officer at Outsized, highlights a common issue faced by independent talent: the struggle to find efficient tools and resources to manage their daily business needs. A study involving Outsized’s top 100 most engaged independent professionals showed that they spent significant time researching and testing various tools, resulting in workflow inefficiencies and lost productivity. To tackle this, Outsized, a prominent on-demand talent platform serving the Middle East, Southeast Asia, Africa, and Australia, has introduced Perks, a new feature aimed at simplifying the process for flexible talent.
According to PwC, 61% of professionals in the Middle East feel the need to learn new tools and technologies to excel in their roles. Without curated, high-quality resources, many independents are overwhelmed by the plethora of options available, often finding tools that do not fully meet their needs. Perks addresses this by offering a curated selection of top-tier tools, resources, templates, guides, and services that have been rigorously vetted to meet industry standards.
Independent professionals, often with an entrepreneurial mindset, need to adapt to client demands and manage various business aspects. Perks provides best-in-class resources and recommendations across growth and upskilling, financial management, admin solutions, and impact opportunities. By offering a curated selection of budget-friendly tools, Perks helps streamline operations, manage finances, and continuously upskill, ensuring professionals stay competitive and can give back to the community during downtimes.
Azeem Zainulbhai commented, “At Outsized, our goal has always been to support both the on-demand talent community and our clients. With the rise of agile workforce models, there is a growing need for reliable, high-quality tools and resources. Perks was developed based on direct feedback from our community, aiming to provide efficient tools without the need for extensive research. We curated the best resources available to ensure everything independents need to thrive is in one place.”
Perks is accessible to all flexible talent, regardless of their association with Outsized. The platform continuously adapts to market trends, ensuring professionals have the tools they need to excel. Through Perks, independent professionals can access various resources, including learning programs, financial management tools, admin solutions, volunteering opportunities, and ready-to-use templates. This initiative underscores Outsized’s commitment to supporting skilled workers beyond offering high-quality project opportunities, solidifying its role as a game-changer in the gig working ecosystem.
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