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6 news about gig economy
We Need to Rethink Normal, Not Return to It
By Diane Mulcahy*Work was ripe for disruption long before 2020. The fundamental structure of work, and the ways we work, haven't kept pace with technology, with corporate needs to access the right talent at the right time, or with workers' preferences for greater flexibility and control.Now that it's been disrupted – now that how and where and when we work has all fundamentally changed – we aren't likely to revert to the way we used to work. There is no…
Posted by: The ADP Team 27 Aug 2020 | 0 Comments
Remember Gig Workers as Your Organization Adapts to New Ways of Working
Business of all types, industries and sizes have moved to new ways of working, relying on remote work more than ever. Considering the global health event we are experiencing today, businesses across the globe are implementing ad-hoc remote work strategies on the fly. With very little time to plan and the situation changing rapidly, companies are moving as fast as they can to keep their workers safe and productive.But are they thinking about their entire workforce? What about their extended workforce?…
Posted by: The ADP Team 02 Apr 2020 | 0 Comments
3 Reasons to Rethink How Your Organization Uses Independent Workers
Would your business survive if it had to rely on independent workers like freelancers and contractors to get half of its work done? According to new research from Ardent Partners, 40 percent of global workers are contingent, with that number expected to rise to 50 percent by 2020. Is your organisation ready for this shift?Having an agile workforce enables employers to be more responsive to changing market conditions and customer demands, among other needs. The adoption of more flexible employment practices…
Posted by: The ADP Team 11 Dec 2019 | 0 Comments
How to Beat the Tech Talent Gap: Tips for Recruiting Tech Talent
Technology continues to advance at an unprecedented rate, creating more open positions for skilled technology professionals every day. But can we keep up?A recent survey report by iCIMS, An ADP Marketplace partner, found that 49% of tech hiring professionals say it's more difficult to find skilled technology professionals to fill their open positions than they it was two years ago. Of that 49%, 82% agree that this is driven by a shortage of applicants who have the right skills and experience.But this…
Posted by: The ADP Team 11 Sep 2019 | 0 Comments
How HCM Tech Can Adapt to the Gig Economy
The discussion for gig economy has been around for a while. Despite of the sound economic growth and steady job market, the reality is that lots of people are still turning to contract work.The ease and accessibility of lower-paying contract jobs such as driving for Uber accounts for some of this rise. But for some professionals, being an independent contractor is a great way to effect a lifestyle design. It allows them to avoid commuting and office politics and maybe…
Posted by: 11 Apr 2018 | 0 Comments