The foundational elements to the “New World of Work,” beyond the technological advancements fueling business operations, is the mindset behind how talent is engaged, sourced, and managed. Key business projects and initiatives are now addressed in an on-demand manner, and work in conjunction with a literal “talent revolution” in which more and more top-tier, highly-skilled workers are adopting a flexible work-style. The very core of work today is not only instituted on the transformation of enterprise thinking, but also the underlying components of work optimization.

The ultimate concept of the “Future of Work” hinges on one key question that has risen as the main driver of business today: “How will work get done?” This annual research report seeks to answer in rich detail and empirically-driven discussion this central question. It is organized into the following chapters:

Chapter One – The New World of Work: The opening chapter highlights the critical market trends that are shaping the non-employee workforce industry, and details how enterprises are concerned with one major issue: how work is done.

Chapter Two – The Future of Work: This chapter unveils Ardent’s new “Future of Work Framework,” a blueprint for organizations as they traverse this new world of work. Chapter Two also highlights the key innovations and technologies that are helping to bridge today and the future.

Chapter Three – Best-in-Class Performance: This chapter provides contingent workforce management performance and operational benchmark statistics along with a profile of Best-in-Class performers and their distinguishing characteristics and strategies.

Chapter Four – Strategies for Success: This chapter presents a series of recommended strategies and approaches for leaders and discusses the potential future of this industry based on the advances in technology, intelligence, and innovation.

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