Independent Work: Choice, Necessity, and the Gig Economy from the McKinsey Global Institute, is fascinating reading. If you’re in HR, talent acquisition … Read more
Background Checking In a Gig Economy
The US economy has changed dramatically over the last 50 years — from stable employment in large organizations to an increased reliance on temporary … Read more
Budgeting Comp For a Blended Workforce
One of the key missions of a CHRO (or those who want to become CHROs) is to create a compensation plan. This has become increasingly complicated and … Read more
Benefits for Your Part-timers? It’s a Trend That’s Paying Off
The holiday season is fast approaching, and when it comes to retail, it can be difficult for employers to keep up with the hiring rush. The problem: … Read more
3 Ways the Gig Economy Should Be Changing Your Workforce Planning Now
Freelancer. To some, the word sounds like a synonym for someone too lazy or unqualified to work a ‘real job.’ But I’ve found that working with freelancers … Read more
How To Make Your Contractors Part of the Team
It’s no secret that contract employees often feel like second-class citizens in the workplace. Employers are prone to separating full-time and contract … Read more
How to Encourage the Entrepreneur On Your Team
As you begin building your business, the people you hire will be pivotal in shaping its culture and maintaining its success. But impressive talent … Read more
Does LinkedIn’s Free Agent Platform Have a Future?
LinkedIn is fascinating but frustrating. Is it just the world’s biggest pile of professional resumes or something more? Is being a publishing platform and … Read more
Here’s What You Need to Know Before Hiring Gig Workers
Unless you’ve been stuck in suspended animation for the last three years, you’ve no doubt been inundated with information — and opinions — about the gig … Read more
5 Ways the U.S. Can Compete with New European Jobs Act
In January, the Italian government announced the Jobs Act, designed to protect Italy’s growing class of freelancers and the self-employed. The Jobs Act … Read more