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Upwork Inc. (Nasdaq: UPWK) is frequently in the news as the company behind what it calls the world’s human and AI-powered work marketplace. News coverage of Upwork often centers on how businesses use its platform to hire independent professionals, how AI is reshaping digital knowledge work, and how the company’s own products and strategy are evolving.
A major theme in Upwork’s news flow is the Upwork Monthly Hiring Report, produced with the Upwork Research Institute. These releases draw on more than 1 million job posts in the U.S. on the Upwork Marketplace annually and a monthly business pulse survey. They highlight which skills and roles are gaining or losing momentum, such as project management, accounting and bookkeeping, virtual admin assistance, quality assurance testing, interpreters, creatives, customer service and tech support, data mining and management, AI and machine learning, and marketing and e-commerce categories.
Upwork news also covers the growth of AI-related work on the platform and the company’s AI strategy, including Uma™, Upwork’s Mindful AI, and AI agents that support hiring and project workflows. Releases describe how AI categories of work contribute to gross services volume and how human-in-the-loop collaboration can increase project completion rates compared to AI agents working alone.
Investors and analysts follow Upwork’s earnings announcements, financial outlook, and Investor Day presentations, which provide updates on gross services volume, marketplace and enterprise revenue, adjusted EBITDA, and long-term growth targets. Additional news items address product launches such as Business Plus for SMBs, the introduction of Uma Recruiter, the launch of Lifted for enterprises, and geographic expansion initiatives like the planned operational hub in Lisbon, Portugal.
For users tracking UPWK, the news stream provides insight into hiring trends on the Upwork Marketplace, the evolution of AI-powered work, and the company’s strategic priorities across SMB, enterprise, and global expansion.
Upwork (Nasdaq: UPWK), a leading work marketplace, announced the launch of Talent Scout™, a new recruiting solution connecting businesses with pre-vetted talent. Available initially in the US, Canada, UK, Australia, and Israel, Talent Scout allows companies to scale teams efficiently without high staffing costs. Upwork’s specialized recruiters curate a shortlist of freelancers, providing clients with control through a personalized dashboard. This service forms part of Upwork's strategy to enhance talent engagement and meet diverse business needs in the evolving remote work landscape.
Upwork Inc. (Nasdaq: UPWK) will engage in a fireside chat at the Stifel 2021 Cross Sector Insight Conference on June 10, 2021, at 8:20 a.m. PT/11:20 a.m. ET. President and CEO Hayden Brown and CFO Jeff McCombs will represent the company. An audio webcast of this event will be available on Upwork's Investor Relations website and archived for 90 days afterward. Upwork connects businesses with independent talent and reported over $2.3 billion earned by its talent community in 2020.
Upwork (Nasdaq: UPWK) has launched a new industry category called the work marketplace, aimed at transforming freelancing by enabling companies and freelancers to connect effectively. Upwork's President and CEO, Hayden Brown, emphasizes the shift from traditional gig jobs to recognizing freelancers as integral to business success. A survey indicates 79% of companies that increased freelance hiring plan to maintain this approach. Upwork's expansion into various sectors showcases a 44.2% increase in spending by non-tech clients in 2020. The company also unveiled a new brand identity to promote this innovative platform.
Upwork (Nasdaq: UPWK) has launched a new brand identity and global campaign aimed at enhancing its engagement with freelancers and businesses. This rebranding seeks to address challenges in the workforce, particularly the skill gaps and resource constraints brought about by the pandemic. Upwork's rebrand reflects an optimistic view of freelancing's future, emphasizing warmth and efficiency. The campaign, developed with the creative agency Alto, highlights Upwork's commitment to building long-term partnerships in a remote economy.
Upwork Inc. (UPWK) reported strong first quarter 2021 results with a 41% increase in gross services volume (GSV) to $786.8 million and 37% revenue growth to $113.6 million. Marketplace revenue rose 40% to $104.7 million, while gross margin improved by one percentage point to 73%. The net loss narrowed to $7.8 million or $(0.06) per share. Upwork provided guidance anticipating $119 million to $121 million revenue for Q2 and $480 million to $490 million for the full year.
Upwork Inc. (Nasdaq: UPWK) announced it will report its Q1 2021 financial results on May 4, 2021, after market close. A Q&A conference call will take place at 2:00 p.m. PT (5:00 p.m. ET) the same day. Investors can access the live webcast on the Upwork Investor Relations website. In 2020, Upwork facilitated over $2.3 billion to its talent community across more than 10,000 skills. This highlights Upwork’s status as the world’s largest work marketplace connecting businesses with independent talent.
Upwork Inc. (Nasdaq: UPWK) reported a 32% revenue growth in Q4 2020, reaching $106.2 million, and a 24% increase in annual revenue of $373.6 million. Marketplace revenue rose 34% to $96.9 million in the fourth quarter, with a take rate of 13.5%. The company achieved positive net income of $0.9 million in Q4 2020, contrasting with a net loss of $5.5 million a year prior. For 2021, Upwork anticipates revenue between $460 million to $470 million.
Upwork Inc. (Nasdaq: UPWK) announces a fireside chat featuring CEO Hayden Brown and CFO Jeff McCombs at the JMP Securities Technology Conference on March 1, 2021, at 11:30 a.m. PT/2:30 p.m. ET.
The event will be accessible via an audiocast on Upwork’s Investor Relations website, with an archive available for 90 days post-event. Upwork, the largest work marketplace, connects businesses with independent talent and generated over $2 billion in earnings for freelancers in 2019.
Upwork (NASDAQ: UPWK) has awarded ten $50,000 grants to organizations focused on empowering marginalized populations globally. Selected from the Fall 2020 grant applications, these initiatives address economic inequalities exacerbated by the pandemic. Grant recipients include organizations like Digital NEST, which provides tech career training to Latinx youth, and EarthEnable, which tackles health issues from dirt floors in Rwanda. These efforts align with Upwork's commitment to diversity and inclusion as highlighted by Anna Ninan from The Upwork Foundation.
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