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Change Work LifeAuthor: Jeremy Cline
Join us on the Change Work Life podcast and lets beat those Sunday evening blues! If the prospect of yet another five days at work gives you a sinking feeling on a Sunday evening, the Change Work Life podcast is for you. Through interviews with ordinary people who have taken action to change the path of their career, and the career coaches who helped them, host Jeremy Cline explores the changes you can make to enjoy a better working life, whether these changes are small alterations to day-to-day routines, major career shifts or something in between. For show notes, resources and lots of other great content visit https://changeworklife.com/ Language: en-gb Genres: Business, Careers, Education, Self-Improvement Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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The flexible economy: doing the work you want when you want to do it - with James Terry of Indeed Flex
Episode 220
Monday, 9 February, 2026
Questions? Comments? Episode suggestions? Send us a text message!#220: James Terry has over 15 years of experience in HR, staffing and workforce technology, and is the Head of US Revenue at Indeed Flex. He introduces the concept of flexible work, explains how it differs from other gig work or side hustles, and discusses how flexible work can really be. What you’ll learnR[01:52] The types of flexible work you can find on Indeed Flex. [04:15] How flexible work can be. [07:12] The societal shift in workplace expectations and how technology can assist this. [11:05] The type of people Indeed Flex is for. [15:35] The type of roles and industries in which flexible work is available. [19:55] Why Indeed Flex works well for ad-hoc work. [21:23] How the rating system on Indeed Flex works. [25:42] The ways employers can improve their business from worker feedback. [27:23] How Indeed Flex differs from other recruitment agencies and gig work. [30:06] The motivations people have for doing gig work. [32:55] The types of opportunities available for new parents or carers. [34:40] The difference between Indeed Flex and Upwork. [36:52] The work status of people on Indeed Flex and the benefits they get. [38:20] The disadvantages of working through Indeed Flex. [40:22] How much notice a worker has to give if they can no longer work a shift. [43:13] How to find extra work. esources mentioned in this episodePlease note that some of these are affiliate links and we may get a commission in the event that you make a purchase. This helps us to cover our expenses and is at no additional cost to you.UpworkIndeed Career AdviceFor the show notes for this episode, including a full transcript and links to all the resources mentioned, visit:https://changeworklife.com/the-flexible-economy-doing-the-work-you-want-when-you-want-to-do-it/Re-assessing your career? Know you need a change but don't really know where to start? Check out these two exercises to start the journey of working out what career is right for you!
