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Business externalization is a common concept in HR management and freelancing is one of the aspects of independent employment. In the past, many authors defined the area of freelancing in media, artistic and creative work, however, contemporary sources note that the area is much broader and changes rapidly. The present study aims to determine the status of freelancing in Croatia. The starting point of this research was to find out whether freelancers have the same opportunity as in other business communities, and ...

The purpose of this paper is to provide an insight into and give an overview of the concept of ‘freelancer’ and other closely related concepts; they sometimes appear interchangeably with it (e.g. independent professional) but might have a different meaning for an organization or can be different in legal terms. The concept has been studied from both the linguistic and organizational point of view, with the focus placed on its comparable usage in the Croatian and English. By analyzing available scientific literatur...

Business operations in today's highly dynamic and changing environment require quick response and adaptation to new business conditions. In this context, the terms "outsourcing" and "freelancing" are emerging; due to their characteristics and new approach in the business environment, they enable different concepts of organizing and creating new business models. This paper puts in focus the problem of freelance status in the labor market competition for a business engagement. It has the task of providing a scientif...