As we head into 2012, I want to personally thank all of you for making the past year an absolutely amazing one. We are just scratching the surface of Work 3.0, a world where work is on demand, virtual and remote; for both businesses and workers, the opportunities and possibilities here are endless. We look forward to all the exciting opportunities 2012 will bring, and we can’t wait to share them with you.
Employers: Quick and Easy Management with Contractor Drop-Down Menus
Have you wondered how to give your contractor a bonus? Or what time it is in your contractor’s locale? Well, we have now made it much easier to do the most common management tasks, all in one place.As part of our ongoing efforts to improve usability and enhance the My Contractors hub, we have added [...]
Introducing the oDesk Skills Dictionary
As a contractor, you are always trying to make a great impression on potential employers. The right words matter in making that impression, so we’re thrilled to announce the oDesk Skills Dictionary — a comprehensive list of standardized skills on oDesk. Standardization helps ensure you find and receive the most relevant jobs for your experience [...]
New on oDesk: Streamlined Contractor Profiles
Today we are really excited to announce a brand new design for contractor profile pages! The contractor profile is at the heart of oDesk. Employers depend on it to assess the capabilities of any contractor, and contractors depend on it to attract employers and grow their careers. Knowing how important the contractor profile is, we [...]
New! Use PayPal to Pay on oDesk
We are proud to announce that PayPal is now a primary payment option on oDesk! In addition to credit and debit cards, you may now choose to use your PayPal account to make payments to contractors on oDesk, without any additional verification.
