Women stepping into the professional gig economy
More and more women are opting out of big internal roles and are looking to design their life and their work in a different way. Between February 2020 and February 2021, 2.4 million women left the workforce compared to 1.8 million men. This number would likely be higher if it wasn’t for alternative work models, […]
Reducing burnout caused by workload: Part 1
LinkedIn, Bumble, Linktree, RMIT, EY and Melbourne Uni are just a tiny selection of the organisations giving people more time off this year. Whilst the approaches differ – some companies close completely, whilst others give employees the freedom to choose when to take the extra days – the goal is still the same; recognise and […]
Why talent are opting into the professional gig economy
Werkling recently surveyed their talent community to explore their reasons for working on-demand (ie as a freelancer, independent consultant or professional gig worker) and understand their future career plans. This is what we learned. 3 reasons why on-demand talent want portfolio careers 1. Flexibility first The freedom and flexibility afforded by working on-demand is the […]
Transitioning from corporate to start-up
Freedman, Perkins, Farquhar, Cannon-Brookes… we hear a lot about the magical start-up founder who overcame adversity, obstacles, nay-sayers, and usually more than a few cash-flow problems, to create something that took the world by storm. Even with these stories of fame and fortune, many start-ups face challenges in finding new talent to bring into their […]
Unlearning the way we design work
No longer is “talent” a term exclusively applied to an employee workforce. A broader, and more contemporary, definition of talent considers all individuals and teams doing work within your organisation. This includes full-time employees, part-time employees, contractors, service providers, agencies and on-demand talent. They’re all doing work within your organisation. They’re all creating outcomes for […]
The four modern talent challenges
Unless you’ve been hiding in that blanket fort in your lounge, the chances are you’ve already heard about the ‘great resignation’, or the mass exodus of talented people looking for new opportunities. It’s driven by a few things; thawing recruitment freezes, people being ready for a new challenge, increased market confidence, certain industries opening up […]
How an On-Demand Virtual CMO Can Grow Your Business
The face of business is rapidly transforming, but a good marketing strategy continues to remain essential to success regardless of the type of business you run. There are several issues for businesses when it comes to marketing – whether you need to find the right person to lead and upskill your marketing team, or […]
Make it rain for female founders
My body fat percentage should not be far, far greater than the percentage of overall funding that goes to female-led start ups. It’s well documented that female-led start ups receive less investment and it’s undeniably worse for First Nation women and women of colour. In 2020, VC funding in female-led start ups was reported […]
Five common on-demand talent scenarios
The talent ecosystem is changing, and changing quickly. The highly dynamic and disrupted business environment along with the overlay of a serious talent shortage has forced leaders to reimagine their talent strategy. For most, this has involved the exploration of emerging talent pools and new work models. With more and more leaders seeing the value […]
Is your professional network impacting your performance?
While most business leaders understand the importance of a healthy professional network, many may not have considered how their network impacts their current performance. Professional networks have long been used as an avenue for career advancement, however they are becoming increasingly relevant when it comes to individual and organisational success. Gartner, Deloitte and McKinsey […]