A leader’s work is timed to a drumbeat. We are consistently evaluating whether our organizations are operating in the right model, with the right capacity, dedicated to the right business outcomes. The modern workplace demands agility, yet the prevailing workforce...
With the continued rise of freelancers, the traditional workforce model is changing to one that includes employees and non-employees in a blended workforce. The need for project managers (PM) who understand how to work within a mixed team is critical. In this blog...
On January 18th, we gathered with over 50 of our clients, friends, and supporters for an event we called "Community Campfire" at the Novelty Hill-Januik winery in Woodinville. Together we represented: 23 unique brands. Community organizers & business leaders who...
As we start the new year, many of us are focused on ensuring our teams are high-performing. This week Fast Company looked at how organizations can achieve this by delving into real-life experiences of several thought leaders including our very own CEO Brea Starmer....
With nearly half of American workers opting for independent work, we’re going on a roadshow to interview people staying IN corporate jobs & people opting into something more freelance-y. We’re calling it our “Stay or Go” series in which we look across the work...
These four steps will move your organization from a traditional workforce model to a blended workforce that is future-prepped. In this new model, teams will effectively operate in an innovative, efficient, and diverse blended workforce, where employees and contract...
Step 2: Know the numbers that matter This is part two of our series on blended workforce implementation. In step one, we covered defining business outcomes. Here we will take a look at knowing the numbers that matter. Benchmarking is the next stop on your blended...
Step 3: Co-design the dream team This is part three of our series on blended workforce implementation. So far we’ve covered Step 1 -defining outcomes and Step 2 -establishing benchmarks and reporting & rhythms of business landed. It’s time to determine which...
Step 4: Do it. Integrate a blended workforce This is part four of our series on blended workforce implementation. In the final step, there are two critical activities that happen in parallel: Select a contract vendor partner Prepare your organization to become a...