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How SMBs Are Turning AI Into Growth
New Upwork research shows how SMBs are pairing AI with flexible talent to move faster, close skill gaps, and turn AI adoption into growth.
May 4, 2026
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Uma Recruiter: How We Built an Agentic Solution to Talent Matching and Hiring
May 5, 2026
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Upwork Updates Spring 2026: Helping SMBs Get Work Done with AI
May 5, 2026
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The Last Mile Problem: Why the Best Off-the-Shelf LLMs Aren't Always Good Enough
Apr 15, 2026
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Social Impact
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The Upwork Foundation's 2026 Focus: Investing in the Future of Early-Career Work
Mar 25, 2026
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Product & Innovation
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Transparency You Can See: Inside Upwork’s New Account Health Hub
Dec 11, 2025
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The Upwork Foundation Partners With Nonprofits To Expand Human Potential
Dec 4, 2025

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May 5, 2026

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Upwork Monthly Hiring Report: Communication Skills in Demand

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Creating effective partnerships between people and AI: A conversation with Dr. Jenna Butler

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February 16, 2026

Fast Company: Demand for AI-related skills is up 109% since last year. What that means for you

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Fast Company: Job hiring is growing fastest for this AI skill—and it’s not coding

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