Build a strong workforce with agile talent.
In these uncertain times, the companies with the strongest workforces will be those that adapt to changing trends and consider a wide array of worker populations to meet their needs.
This may sound untraditional, but it’s becoming reality. That’s because today’s workforce strategies center around the ability to access the best talent when and where you need it. Many factors—including economic conditions, an aging workforce, and changing worker attitudes—have led to a significant shift from traditional employment to more agile “free agent” options such as independent contracting, temporary and project work, and entrepreneurship.
Our in-depth research shows that the free agent workstyle trend is on the rise. In fact, skilled professionals from all generations are voluntarily signing up for this new way to work. Forty-four percent of the active workforce in the United States is now classify themselves as free agents.
So, what can you do today to understand how effectively your organization is leveraging this workstyle? And if you’re not leveraging it, what can you do to get started?
Following are seven ways organizations can capitalize on the free agent workstyle trend.