In the creative industries (CI) there is a need to evidence approaches to better grow workforce skills and productivity explicitly addressing the skills gaps and shortages taking into account the complex dynamics of CI workforces, (e.g. including freelancers, contractors and employees in a range of organisational types from SMEs through to FTSE corporations).
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Night Time Economy Solutions has become a market leader in night time economy (NTE) consultancy and management. Working with our many clients across businesses, local government, BIDs, charities and the Police during and...
Funded by: Innovate UK
Lead research organisation: NIGHT TIME ECONOMY SOLUTIONS LIMITED
The project addresses the issue of access to opportunities for diverse freelancers, but does not fully cover all skills development issues facing freelance workers.
Brighton Fuse 2 is a research grant continuing the previous Brighton Fuse project funded by AHRC to map, measure and enhance the Creative Digital Information Technology (CDIT) cluster in the City of Brighton and Hove (ww...
Funded by: AHRC
Lead research organisation: University of Brighton
The project examines freelancer communities and their engagement with digital firms, which partially addresses the question about skills development issues facing freelance workers.
Spire is a platform dedicated to helping young people aged 18-22 break into the creative & media industry through freelance work. It aims to bridge the gap between the potential of young talent and the needs of brand...
Funded by: Innovate UK
Lead research organisation: S. THE AGENCY LIMITED
The project focuses on helping young freelancers break into the creative industry and gain experience, but does not address all skills development issues.