Talk Event & Networking Gathering Discussing the Realities of Freelancing: 'Considering Autonomous Career Paths with Mari Hirata, Representative Director of the Freelance Association', Held in Ebisu on Friday, April 24 at 19:00
Techbiz Inc. will host a talk event and networking session in Ebisu on April 24 featuring Mari Hirata from the Freelance Association, discussing the real-life experiences and work styles of freelancers.
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Techbiz Inc. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Kazuki Nakajima; hereinafter 'Techbiz'), which operates matching services between freelancers and companies, including one of Japan's largest IT freelance agencies 'TECHBIZ', will hold a talk event and networking gathering themed on 'Real-life experiences and work styles of freelancers' on Friday, April 24, from 19:00 at the Techbiz Ebisu headquarters event space. As a speaker, we have invited Ms. Mari Hirata, who has been working for many years to improve the social status of freelancers as the Representative Director of the Freelance Association. She will talk about the appeal and her own experiences, centering on the realities of working as a freelancer. In addition, there will be a public Q&A session where Ms. Hirata will answer questions from female freelancers, as well as a networking space where participants can build connections with each other.
## Background of the Event
Against the backdrop of a severe labor shortage and the diversification of work styles, interest in working as a freelancer is growing. In 2024, the government has been establishing systems to support the activities of freelancers, such as the enforcement of the 'Act on Proper Transactions Involving Freelancers (Freelance Law)'. A survey conducted by Techbiz targeting 900 regular employees revealed that more than half (52.6%) are interested in side jobs, concurrent work, or freelancing, recognizing them as options for career advancement. On the other hand, over 60% (64.7%) have not taken any specific action towards it, clarifying that a significant gap exists between awareness and action.
Techbiz believes one of the reasons behind this is the challenge that 'it is difficult to imagine the reality of working as a freelancer', and has planned this event as an opportunity to connect seniors active as freelancers with those aiming to become freelancers. On the day, we will welcome Ms. Mari Hirata as a guest, who has long been working to create an environment where freelancers can work authentically as the Representative Director of the Freelance Association. While working as a freelancer herself, Ms. Hirata has faced issues unique to female freelancers, such as balancing life events with work and acquiring social credit. At the event, in addition to a talk session where she speaks about freelance realities based on her real experiences, there will be a public Q&A corner where active freelancers can directly ask Ms. Hirata questions. In the second half, a networking space will be provided for participants to interact with each other and the speaker, creating an opportunity for participants to deepen their understanding of the freelance work style.
## Recommended for
- Those who are interested in freelancing but cannot imagine the actual work style
- Those currently working as company employees feeling a bit unsettled
- Those who want to find a work style that balances life events and career
- Those who want to hear real stories from people actually working as freelancers
- Those who want to network with others thinking similarly about their careers
- Those who want to start a side job but don't know how to begin
## Background of the Event
Against the backdrop of a severe labor shortage and the diversification of work styles, interest in working as a freelancer is growing. In 2024, the government has been establishing systems to support the activities of freelancers, such as the enforcement of the 'Act on Proper Transactions Involving Freelancers (Freelance Law)'. A survey conducted by Techbiz targeting 900 regular employees revealed that more than half (52.6%) are interested in side jobs, concurrent work, or freelancing, recognizing them as options for career advancement. On the other hand, over 60% (64.7%) have not taken any specific action towards it, clarifying that a significant gap exists between awareness and action.
Techbiz believes one of the reasons behind this is the challenge that 'it is difficult to imagine the reality of working as a freelancer', and has planned this event as an opportunity to connect seniors active as freelancers with those aiming to become freelancers. On the day, we will welcome Ms. Mari Hirata as a guest, who has long been working to create an environment where freelancers can work authentically as the Representative Director of the Freelance Association. While working as a freelancer herself, Ms. Hirata has faced issues unique to female freelancers, such as balancing life events with work and acquiring social credit. At the event, in addition to a talk session where she speaks about freelance realities based on her real experiences, there will be a public Q&A corner where active freelancers can directly ask Ms. Hirata questions. In the second half, a networking space will be provided for participants to interact with each other and the speaker, creating an opportunity for participants to deepen their understanding of the freelance work style.
## Recommended for
- Those who are interested in freelancing but cannot imagine the actual work style
- Those currently working as company employees feeling a bit unsettled
- Those who want to find a work style that balances life events and career
- Those who want to hear real stories from people actually working as freelancers
- Those who want to network with others thinking similarly about their careers
- Those who want to start a side job but don't know how to begin