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Are you still feeling the impact
of COVID-19 on your business?
Thirty-six percent of freelance respondents have been getting less work due to COVID-19’s impact. At the same time, 13% experienced an increase in business.
How have volumes of work changed in 2021? Overall, demand showed a modest increase of 22% to 23% in 2021, depending on whether freelancers refered to volumes of work from direct clients or LSPs.
How have industry pressures changed in 2021 ?
Nearly half of freelancers perceived the situation to be stable. However, 30% experienced an increase in the degree of competition, while 37% had to offer services at lower prices, and 32% were forced to deliver faster.
How has the nature of projects or jobs changed in the last two years? 46% of freelancers are receiving smaller projects, while 40% are experiencing shorter turnaround times, and 26% are getting more on-demand work.
Freelancers’ impressions about the future
Freelancers give their impressions about the future.
How do you feel about the language services sector for the rest of 2022?