CXC Global：2026年全球独立承包商体验调查报告：全新用工平衡-灵活性、保障与未来工作（英文版）

Contracting has long been associated with flexibility, autonomy and the ability to take greater control over how and where work gets done. But in 2026, that flexibility is being tested by a more immediate concern: the rising cost of everyday life. Across Australia, Asia, LATAM and EMEA, contractors are reporting a clear disconnect between what they earn and what it now costs to live. In many cases, rates have remained unchanged while household costs have continued to rise. For others, rates h