Upwork reports that in an AI-driven work environment, soft skills like adaptability and communication are vital for success, ...

And, because Upwork is an international work platform, U.S. workers are competing with freelancers from countries where the cost of living is far lower. That bodes poorly for ever being able to ...

In 2024, Upwork saw a 60% year-over-year increase in gross services volume (GSV) from AI-related work alongside a 42% increase in clients engaging with AI projects on the platform.

Sam Bazzi turned to Upwork full time in 2016 after health problems meant he needed more flexibility. The SEO consultant, who's used the platform on and off since the late 2000s, now makes six figures.

Upwork Inc. (NASDAQ: UPWK) experienced a notable stock increase after its first-quarter 2025 financial results exceeded analyst forecasts. This positive market reaction, driven by robust earnings ...

This factor gives Upwork an edge in attracting more clients and employees. In the US, only 55% of hybrid companies have remote work flexibility. It is lower than in Africa and Australia.

According to Upwork, 92 percent of Work Innovators ask their employees for feedback while adopting new technologies, while only 71 percent of non-Work Innovators do.