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MBO Partners and Staffing Industry Analysts recently released a new report detailing the advantages of direct sourcing in talent management. Direct sourcing is the process by which a company leverages independent talent sourced from an internally developed pool to perform work as contingent or temporary workers Direct sourcing has evolved significantly and has become a…
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While the business world has always been somewhat aware of the evolving nature of the workplace, the “future of work” is now a hot topic that leaders are paying close attention to. That future relies heavily on the workforce composition and culture. These nine tips can help your enterprise be ready for whatever comes down…
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High-value independent professionals who work with an enterprise over time and on multiple projects may have unique insights that can help improve the business. Many have experience in multiple business sectors across a range of companies and are keen to contribute their viewpoints to your operations. You can encourage these contributions by requesting feedback from…
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As enterprises transition from role-based to skill-based workforces, the composition of working teams is likely to change. The candidate with the best skillset may be down the hall or an independent professional based across town. Or they may be a digital nomad currently working in Thailand or some other country multiple time zones away. Assembling…
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Remote working has become commonplace for many organizations today. While typical remote workers tend to stay in one geographic area, another group of professionals seek even greater flexibility. Digital nomads are workers who embrace a location-independent, technology-enabled lifestyle that allows them to travel and work remotely. Our latest research found that 17.9 million American workers…
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According to our most recent research, about 11% of US workers in 2023 consider themselves digital nomads. That translates to 17.3 million workers who combine remote work with travel. Of this total, about 38% of these workers (6.6 million) are independent professionals while the remainder (10.7 million) are traditional employees. While the digital nomad lifestyle…
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Look at any business sector and any enterprise function, and you are likely to see two things: the “graying” of the workforce and the steady rise of the first digital native generation. Generally speaking, these are the two ends of the generational spectrum. GenX and Boomer workers have accumulated years of experience in their areas…
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When considering Gen Z, it is valuable to distinguish between life stages and generational attributes to pinpoint what’s truly unique about the youngest workers. Some of the media about Gen Z is actually age-specific, not generation-specific. In other words, every generation has a similar set of beliefs, outlooks, and perspectives when they are in their…
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An optimized workforce can produce significant business and competitive advantages in an enterprise. Attracting and engaging high-value independent professionals with in-demand skills offer key strategic opportunities that can effectively move the business forward. Though the engagement of people with high-value skills is certainly a major benefit, there is more value available in your independent talent…
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Business management experts have used the term “intelligence,” preceded by different qualifiers, to describe a range of soft skills that are important in today’s workplace. Social intelligence, as the term is currently used, is an umbrella for others such as emotional and cultural intelligence. Social intelligence plays a crucial role in the workplace, contributing to…
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