{"id":482,"date":"2019-05-01T22:35:07","date_gmt":"2019-05-01T21:35:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.peopleperhour.com\/brexit\/?page_id=482"},"modified":"2019-05-01T22:35:08","modified_gmt":"2019-05-01T21:35:08","slug":"brexit-infographic","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.peopleperhour.com\/brexit\/brexit-infographic\/","title":{"rendered":"Brexit Infographic: The Impact On The Freelance Industry So Far"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

We recently revealed that PeoplePerHour UK freelancers saw a 29% drop in income during the month of March, due to the Brexit mayhem leading to buyers significantly tightening their purse strings. Take a look through our infographic below to see the key Brexit thoughts and concerns of UK freelancers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The key points of the Brexit infographic [May 2019] <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
  1. 91% of UK freelancers are not satisfied with the UK government\u2019s handling of the Brexit process:<\/strong> Arguably, one of the most shocking – if not, surprising – statistics from the survey. A true demonstration of the almost universal disdain at the handling of Brexit in general since the referendum result was announced.<\/li>
  2. 72% of freelancers who voted, voted for Remain:<\/strong> Many freelancers rely on working with clients across the EU, this is one explanation for why the majority of freelancers voted for Remain.<\/li>
  3. 80% of freelancers say they have made no adjustments to prepare for the post-Brexit economy:<\/strong> Should freelancers be making more of an effort to protect themselves against the changes following Brexit?<\/li>
  4. 29% – the drop-off in income for UK PeoplePerHour freelancers on the crucial days of the Brexit process during March:<\/strong> A stark reminder of the ongoing impact that Brexit uncertainty is causing.<\/li>
  5. 43% of freelancers surveyed said they had already experienced a negative impact from the effects of Brexit:<\/strong> Almost half of freelancers have noticed their business being badly affected by Brexit since the referendum result.<\/li>
  6. 35% of freelancers said their biggest Brexit concern was the end of free movement:<\/strong> It has been one of the big talking points throughout the Brexit process, and is, perhaps, unsurprisingly, the biggest concern for freelancers.<\/li>
  7. 22% of freelancers believe there is no benefit that will come out of Brexit: <\/strong>These freelancers believe the outlook is bleak once the UK officially leaves the EU.<\/li>
  8. 30% of freelancers would like to revoke Article 50: <\/strong>This was the most popular choice for freelancers when asked, \u201cWhat would your preferred next step be in the Brexit process?\u201d<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Other Brexit infographics you shouldn’t miss:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n