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WHY WE EXIST
Finding the right skills for the job is becoming a managers’ biggest headache
The shortage of skills in the labour market along with the desire and push toward a hybrid workforce model is what got us here. The world is changing, and managers and companies have to change with it. The days when we could do everything in-house are long gone and teams are forced to outsource if they want to get everything done — we believe you can do this without all the headaches and frustrations.
Scarcity of skills
The demand for skills is at an all-time high while the supply is declining, making it hard to access certain skills and almost impossible to fill them all in-house.
The great shift
Many skilled professionals have realised that they can do their work from anywhere in the world, whether it is from bed or a beach, they are no longer inspired by office lunches.
Hybrid working
More and more companies are accepting the change and embracing the hybrid work model, now hiring across borders — making it even harder to access local talent.
THE RESULT
More and more teams
are outsourcing work
Outsourcing is nothing new, but the process is still immature and freelance marketplaces are flooded with scammers, fake reviews and a terrible lack of support — leaving many managers extremely frustrated.
We are on a mission to change that!
Our vision
“We unlock human potential by transforming how work gets done”
We enable organisations and professionals to work together
seamlessly in a collaborative ecosystem, where people can turn their skills into an income and organisations never lack the capacity to get work done. Anywhere, at any time.
Joep & Stefan, Founders of blackbear
We ARE JUST GETTING STARTED
Imagine having access to all the talent in the world, whenever you need it
Imagine having the perfect person for the task at hand, every time, without the frustrations that come from working with unknown freelancers.
Our community and solution make this possible. Read more about how it works here:
FOR PROFESSIONALS
Turn what you are good at into an income
Everyone has a certain skillset and something they truly excel at. Work happiness comes from doing what you are good at and love. Without all the boring stuff like acquisition, administration and the uncertainty of payments. Bring your skills and let us take care of the rest.
Trusted by 250+ businesses
Meet our leadership team
Sebastiaan
Ratha
Head of Operations
Joep
Wittebrood
CO-FOUNDER / CO-CEO
Stefan Hoogenboom
CO-FOUNDER / CO-CEO
Stefan
Maritz
Head of Marketing
