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Upwork Inc. reports developments for a human and AI-powered work marketplace that connects businesses with global independent talent across freelance, agency, fractional and payrolled work. Recurring company updates cover the Upwork Marketplace, Lifted enterprise contingent-work management, Uma™ AI work agent features, SMB offerings such as Business Plus, and integrations that move customers from project scoping to hiring and contracting.
Upwork news also covers financial results, gross services volume, active-client trends, adjusted EBITDA outlook, enterprise pipeline activity, platform trust and integrity partnerships, and capital actions such as common-stock repurchase authorizations.
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Upwork (NASDAQ: UPWK) has released its 2022 Impact Report, outlining a year dedicated to enhancing economic opportunities and addressing community needs. The report highlights initiatives aimed at supporting marginalized groups, particularly professionals impacted by the war in Ukraine, where Upwork has facilitated over $200 million in earnings for nearly 80,000 Ukrainian freelancers since February 2022. Upwork launched several features to foster talent engagement, including the Contract Workroom and contract-to-hire capability. Additionally, the company supported various nonprofits through The Upwork Foundation with nearly $1.7 million in grants. With a focus on environmental sustainability, Upwork achieved nearly zero carbon emissions from operations.
Upwork Inc. (Nasdaq: UPWK) announced on April 6, 2023, the appointment of Sunita Solao as the new chief people officer, effective May 1, 2023. Solao brings over 20 years of experience in human resources, having held significant roles at companies like Convoy, Airbnb, and eBay. Upwork's CEO, Hayden Brown, expressed enthusiasm about Solao’s leadership skills, emphasizing the importance of her role in shaping a diverse global workforce and driving innovative workforce solutions.
Solao's previous position was vice president of people at Convoy, where she reported directly to the CEO. She also held various HR leadership roles at eBay and Airbnb, including leading the Homes Business division. Upwork facilitates connections between businesses and freelance talent, facilitating over $3.8 billion earned by its talent community in 2022 across diverse skills.
Upwork Inc. (Nasdaq: UPWK), the leading global work marketplace, will report its financial results for Q1 2023 on May 3, 2023, after market close. This announcement will be followed by a Q&A conference call at 2:00 p.m. PT (5:00 p.m. ET) on the same day. Investors can access a live webcast on the Upwork Investor Relations website. In 2022, Upwork's talent community earned over $3.8 billion across various skills, highlighting the platform's significant market presence. The company connects businesses with independent talent worldwide, facilitating diverse projects from startups to Fortune 100 enterprises.
Upwork Inc. (NASDAQ: UPWK) announced the appointment of Erica Gessert as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective April 25, 2023. Gessert, previously at PayPal (NASDAQ: PYPL) where she held senior roles including Chief Transformation Officer, will focus on enhancing Upwork's financial strategy and growth. CEO Hayden Brown expressed optimism about Gessert’s extensive experience, stating she will contribute to cost discipline and long-term growth. With a background at Sprint Corporation and Virgin Mobile USA, Gessert aims to extend Upwork's market leadership and innovation.