Jan 8, 2021 | Advice, future of work, Gig economy, Running your business, Talent
Many companies that have shifted to remote work still run their businesses and hire employees as if they have traditional offices. The “on-site” mentality lingers. About 40% of managers lack confidence in their ability to manage workers remotely, and 38% say that...
Apr 8, 2020 | Advice, future of work, Gig economy
I would consider myself a very social person, an extrovert if you will. I’m a visual learner and a collaborative thinker; I’m in marketing after all. With these things in mind, I’ve always wondered how I’d fare working remotely. Enter the current worldwide crisis,...
Mar 31, 2020 | future of work, Gig economy
Before COVID-19, there were more jobs available than people looking for work. In my 10 years of recruiting experience, it was the strongest and most candidate-driven market I have ever seen. Now it’s the opposite. In the course of one month, hiring freezes and...
Mar 12, 2019 | CFO, future of work
New companies tend to start with just a few people. This means one person is likely doing all the bookkeeping, maintaining relationships with suppliers, and managing cash flows to pay the bills. However, one person cannot do this for growing companies for very long,...
Mar 5, 2019 | Freelance toolkit, future of work
Freelance workers are growing in number every year, and the trend shows no signs of slowing down. In fact, freelancers will be the majority of the workforce by 2027, There are many reasons that this is the case, but three of the big ones are freedom, a desire to work...
Feb 28, 2019 | future of work
Tips and tricks to thrive in the workplace of tomorrow Technology, automation, the gig economy—the way we work is changing. Across industries and specialties, employees are changing the way they think about work, and as a result, companies are re-thinking the way they...