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Why 2020 is a Catalyst for Transformation in the World of Talent and Work
“Do you believe that this will be a catalyst for business change in the decade ahead?” Over ten years ago, a USA Today reporter asked me for some quick commentary... Read more
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Contingent Workforce Weekly, Episode 506: The Workplace of the (Near) Future
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... Read more
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The Workplace of the (Near) Future
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... Read more
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Why Direct Sourcing is Your Key to Better Talent…Even Today
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... Read more
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Contingent Workforce Weekly, Episode 505: Why Businesses Must Balance Short- and Long-Term Workforce Planning
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... Read more
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Contingent Workforce Weekly, Episode 504: A Conversation with Praneeth Patlola, CEO of WillHire
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... Read more
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The Reality of Contingent Workforce Growth in 2020 (Part II)
“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... Read more
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The Reality of Contingent Workforce Growth in 2020 (Part I)
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... Read more
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Contingent Workforce Weekly, Episode 503: What Does the Second Half of 2020 Hold for the Future of Work Movement?
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... Read more
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Which Future of Work Transformations Will Become Permanent in a Post-Pandemic World?
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... Read more