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Contingent Workforce Weekly, Episode 506: The Workplace of the (Near) Future

By Christopher Dwyer August 5, 2020Articles, Complex Categories, General, People, Process

Welcome to another all-new edition of the Contingent Workforce Weekly podcast. This week’s episode discusses how the future workplace must adopt a “hybrid” approach that harnesses the benefits of both…

The Workplace of the (Near) Future

By Christopher Dwyer August 4, 2020Articles, Complex Categories, General, Process

During the course of my professional career, I’ve worked in both remote/virtual and traditional office environments. I’ve spent time in seemingly-endless conference room meetings and hours-long conference calls. Water cooler…

Why Direct Sourcing is Your Key to Better Talent…Even Today

By Christopher Dwyer July 23, 2020Articles, Complex Categories, General

Back in January, I had a discussion with a human resources (HR) executive who also held the main responsibility for managing her company’s contingent workforce management (CWM) program. The topic…

Contingent Workforce Weekly, Episode 505: Why Businesses Must Balance Short- and Long-Term Workforce Planning

By Christopher Dwyer July 22, 2020Articles, Complex Categories, General, Strategy

Welcome to another all-new edition of the Contingent Workforce Weekly podcast. This week’s episode highlights the importance of balancing short- and long-term workforce planning, the reality of contingent workforce growth…

Contingent Workforce Weekly, Episode 504: A Conversation with Praneeth Patlola, CEO of WillHire

By Phil Bartolini July 15, 2020Articles, Complex Categories, General, Solution Providers, Technology

Welcome to another all-new edition of the Contingent Workforce Weekly podcast. This week’s episode features a conversation with Praneeth Patlola, CEO of WillHire. Praneeth and I discuss why direct sourcing…

The Reality of Contingent Workforce Growth in 2020 (Part II)

By Christopher Dwyer July 14, 2020Articles, Complex Categories, General, Solution Providers, Technology

“Pre-pandemic, nearly 43% of the average company’s workforce was considered contingent; in mid- and post-pandemic times, that figure could experience another increase, depending on several factors: the trajectory of economic…

The Reality of Contingent Workforce Growth in 2020 (Part I)

By Christopher Dwyer July 7, 2020Articles, Complex Categories, General, Lists, People, Solution Providers, Technology5 Comments

Nearly twelve years ago, businesses across the world were faced with one of the worst financial crises they had ever experienced. Forced to execute mass layoffs and organizational restructuring, many…

Contingent Workforce Weekly, Episode 503: What Does the Second Half of 2020 Hold for the Future of Work Movement?

By Christopher Dwyer July 1, 2020Articles, Complex Categories, People, Process

Welcome to another all-new edition of the Contingent Workforce Weekly podcast. This week’s episode looks back on the first half of 2020, its unprecedented challenges, and the many shifts in…

Which Future of Work Transformations Will Become Permanent in a Post-Pandemic World?

By Christopher Dwyer June 26, 2020Articles, Complex Categories, Process1 Comment

Over the past month, the business world has seen “phased reopenings” introduce some semblance of normality to life, albeit against a backdrop (as of this week, unfortunately) of some regions…

Contingent Workforce Weekly, Episode 502: A Conversation with Dan Beck, COO and Co-Founder, Utmost

By Christopher Dwyer June 24, 2020Articles, Complex Categories, General, Solution Providers, Technology

Welcome to another all-new edition of the Contingent Workforce Weekly podcast, sponsored by Beeline. This week’s episode features a conversation with Utmost’s COO and co-founder, Dan Beck. Dan and I…