Always and Forever
I expect the most important labor question we will have to answer in the 21st century is whether we can truly reconcile independence and job security, especially in an increasingly decentralized economy. As an optimist, I believe it is possible and once we achieve it we will get closer to the idea of an Empowered Economy - one where workers have th... See more
Jomayra Herrera • Grounded Takeover: The Empowered Economy
In 2005, some 30 percent of the US workforce participated in the freelance economy, and some measures suggest it could be as high as 50 percent in 2012, accelerated, in part, by the recession. Some would argue—myself among them—that this number would be larger if portable health care existed.
Nilofer Merchant • 11 Rules for Creating Value in the Social Era
The manifold benefits of Remote or Hybrid are beginning to crystallize, a few of which are: No Commute, Live Anywhere, Increase Opportunity and Access, Find Better Talent, More time with family and friends.