Safely Navigate the Future of Work

Safely Navigate the Future of Work

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Published by: Research Desk Released: Mar 18, 2020

Whether you call it the 21st-Century Workforce, the New Economy, or the Digital Era, there is no question that the needs of businesses and the choices of workers have changed in the past decade and continue to evolve rapidly. Technological advances and increasingly global markets have caused skills to become more specialized—and more difficult for businesses to secure. At the same time, in-demand professionals are increasingly choosing the flexibility of freelancing over employment. In fact, for most, freelancing is a choice, not a necessity. Put another way, many freelancers are simply unwilling to be employees. Consequently, to remain competitive, companies must have systems in place and reliable sources to quickly find and engage diverse outside talent—from large agencies to freelancers to staffing vendor employees.