Personal Branding Blog — May 22, 2017 — May 22, 2017 Does the gig economy encourage the rise of the Uber Specialist? Where Uber Specialist means a person with deep and specific skills. Note: This has NOTHING to do with the car service. Effectively this is the market and model for independent consultants since the … Continue reading The Gig Economy and The Rise of the Uber-Specialists
Alexander Toll — March 9, 2017 — March 9, 2017 It’s 2017. People go across the city with Uber, and across the country with AirBnb. They clean their houses with Handy, and walk their dogs with Rover. This is the gig economy; the term being thrown around by everyone from business writers to Hillary Clinton. … Continue reading The Gig Economy: What It Means for HR, and How You Can Make It Work
by Susan Poirier Follow @aceconciergeAugust 26, 2016 If you want to talk about an explosion of proportions not seen since the industrial revolution, simply take a peek at the freelance economy. Expansion of the freelance economy is growing at exponential rates evidenced by 53 million freelancers representing more than 33% of America’s labor force today. … Continue reading Business Tools for the Freelance Economy
by Jennifer Hanford July 9, 2016 Follow @jennghanfordJuly 9, 2016 Whether you’re a a seasoned freelancer or seeking freelance work for the first time, you’ve probably noticed how businesses such as Uber and Airbnb are hiring. These companies are only two examples of the burgeoning “sharing economy.” What is the sharing economy? Well, start with … Continue reading From Gig to Career: The Rise of the Sharing Economy [Infographic]
by Len April July 9, 2016 Follow @ZenithtalentJuly 9, 2016 This July 4, the United States celebrated 240 years of independence from the British Empire. Interestingly, Britain sought to secure its own independence from the European Union just days before, in the now infamous Brexit vote. Freedom from the shackles of big governance isn’t just … Continue reading Staffing Experts Help Procurement Unlock the Power of the Gig Economy
by Josh Tolan June 8, 2016 Follow @SparkHireJune 8, 2016 Your deadline seems far out, but you know it’s going to sneak up on you quickly. Your staff is growing as your business amps up for the seasonal peak before you’re struck with a request for maternity leave. Since you know you’re going to lose … Continue reading In the World of the Gig Economy, You Need to Know About These Obstacles
by Brian Wallace June 7, 2016 Follow @nowsourcingJune 7, 2016 As an employer, is it better to have employees or independent contractors? There are plenty of businesses out there making it big while relying mostly on independent contractors. Uber has become the fastest growing startup in history, recently ballooning to over $ 60 billion in … Continue reading Will The Gig Economy Work For Your Business? [Infographic]
