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Upwork's mission is to create economic opportunities so people have better lives<ref>https://www.upwork.com/about#:~:text=Our%20mission%20to%20create%20economic,here%20to%20accomplish%20incredible%20things</ref>. This is particularly true, considering Upwork has been a haven for talent during layoffs. Upwork was one of the beneficiaries during the pandemic, as evidenced by its financial performance. In 2021, its revenue grew by 34.57% year-over-year, the highest since the company went public<ref>https://investors.upwork.com/static-files/881b56ef-812d-456d-89e5-98eef866460e</ref>. Also, Upwork has been championing economic opportunities for workers. For instance, in April 2022, Upwork launched a brand campaign titled "Motherhood Works"<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lvAJqiICfIA</ref>. The campaign aims to encourage employers to hire back mothers who left their jobs during the pandemic. The company also partnered with International Organization for Migration (IOM) in July 2022 to train displaced Ukraine job seekers on how to get hired in Upwork<ref>https://rovienna.iom.int/news/new-partnership-bring-remote-work-opportunities-displaced-ukrainians</ref>.