However, despite respondents' willingness to hire freelance talent, views consistently vary regarding remote freelance employees' ability to integrate with an organization's culture and build rapport with teammates. Cultural integration and rapportbuilding would be difficult for a freelance employee.* 43% vs. Agree or Strongly agree 33% Disagree or Strongly disagree A senior executive (e.g., SVP, EVP, AVP) hired using a freelance talent model would be able to effectively lead a team of direct-hire employees.* 42% vs. Agree or Strongly agree 10 *Does not total 100% because remaining respondents selected Neither agree nor disagree. 35% Disagree or Strongly disagree Working remotely as a result of the coronavirus pandemic would make cultural integration and rapport-building difficult for a freelance employee.* 62% vs. Agree or Strongly agree 21% Disagree or Strongly disagree A senior executive (e.g., SVP, EVP, AVP) hired using a freelance talent model would be able to effectively help lead the business alongside other senior executives.* 46% Agree or Strongly agree RESEARCH&DATA CENTER vs. 28% Disagree or Strongly disagree Source: Automotive News Research & Data Center © 2021 Automotive News, all rights reserved Sourc Resea © 202 all righ