4 reasons to enagage talent who belong to a talent community
Never underestimate the potential of a professional talent community. In today’s ever-changing and economically uncertain environment, forward-thinking leaders increasingly recognise the strategic advantages of tapping into on-demand talent who are members of a professional community. Over the years, research* has consistently demonstrated that when workers, including on-demand professionals, experience a genuine sense of belonging within […]
The rise and rise of the corporate escapee
There is no question that the way people want to work has changed. And many employers are stepping up to the plate. Leading organisations are offering up a smorgasbord of work options from four-day work weeks to an ever-increasing number of leave types, and an ongoing commitment to remote and hybrid work. Beyond flexibility, we […]
The role of TA in accessing on-demand talent
More and more experienced professionals are opting out of the traditional work model and are turning to freelancing, portfolio careers, and gig-based work. It is these changing work preferences, along with a business need for greater organisational agility, that is fuelling the rise of the professional gig economy. In order to access this emerging talent […]
Getting Gig Ready: Scoping outcome-based work
The world of work is changing and the business case for being able to quickly augment your teams around organisational priorities is growing. Not only is this change being driven by the dynamic business, social and economic landscape but by evolving talent preferences and the increasing number of people stepping out of the traditional employment […]
People strategy & the future of work
The ability to establish a future-fit organisation is shaped by your action and inaction today. Disruption, uncertainty and increased complexity are the new normal and continue to transform the world of work. The Future of Work (FoW) is not some distant, abstract event that is going to ‘arrive’. It’s happening now and, even if we […]
Augmenting your team around organisational priorities
The nature of work is dynamic. But even with these ever-changing peaks and pivots of work, we so often resource our teams with an ultra-static resourcing model. We have a set number of roles that are assumed by a set number of people. The world of work is changing, and changing quickly, and the business […]
Six essential tips for new professional giggers
So you’ve made the decision to start freelancing, consulting, flying solo, doing gig work … whatever you want to call it… congrats! You’re among a growing number of top talent who are building their careers around this flexible and rewarding work model. But before you jump into your first gig, there are some super boring […]
Reducing burnout caused by workload: Part 2
Last year we came to you with our article “Reducing burnout caused by workload”. It was October 2021, the COVID pandemic had been on an 18 month roll and we were all feeling pretty darn worn out. Fast forward six months and whilst some of the restrictions and settings have changed, the fatigue and frazzle […]
Choosing a facilitator for your next team day
As Priya Parker writes, “The way we gather matters”. Choosing a facilitator for your team day, or any other workshop or work event, can feel a little overwhelming. How do you pinpoint the type of facilitator you need, and define the skills and style that are best suited for your team? Werkling is no stranger […]
2022 talent market insights
Werkling recently hosted a panel discussion to explore the 2022 talent landscape and get practical about where People & Culture and Talent teams should be focusing right now. Michelle Fotheringham (CEO and Founder, Werkling) was joined by Darren Peiris (Head of Talent, Learning and Development – Australia, New Zealand, South Korea & Japan, The Kraft […]