What does it mean to have flexible work, and how will that affect the future of work? That was the question discussed by community members this week. Everyone has their own idea of what flexible work actually means, but for the most part it means being able to work anytime you want, anywhere you want. […]
Each week I’m going to provide a round up of what I consider to be important and interesting articles on the future of work (not authored by me). These will include a variety of sources and topics ranging from workplace practices to robots and automation to leadership and everything in between. […]
When asked for an operational definition of a Gig worker or a Freelancer compared to entrepreneurs who start consultancies, I really do not have an answer. The fact is, there are many different ideas and opinions about what Gig workers are or what they do. To prove my point, just look at how many different names and titles there are for these types of workers. You have freelancers, gig workers, entrepreneurs, consultants, contract workers, independent workers, and so on. […]
The debates around open vs closed office spaces are continuing to heat up and I still think these debates are absolutely pointless. As I’ve said many times the debate shouldn’t be around cubicle or open space it should instead be all about workplace flexibility. That is giving the employees the option to work how they want to work and not how your organization tells them they should work. A part of this workplace flexibility includes telework, that is working from places other than the office. Dell, Aetna, and Xerox are among some of the most forwarding thinking and progressive companies when it comes to offering telecommuting options. I spoke with all three companies and this is what I learned.
The popular user generated content site reddit just killed off their remote worker program and issued a mandate that everyone
Looking back a decade or so ago it was absolutely essential to have an office, or more likely, a cubicle.
This is a guest post from Connie Chan, my business partner, Principal, and co-founder of Chess Media Group. Chess Media Group
This is a guest post from Connie Chan, my business partner, Principal, and co-founder of Chess Media Group. Today’s