Uber is planning to appeal. Although the percentage of independent contractors has remained fairly constant for decades at about 10%, according to Intuit by 2020, more than 40% of the American workforce, or 60 million people, will be freelancers, contractors and temp workers. . She is also a regular contributor to various HR and talent management publications and conducts frequent webinars. . MORE

Josh_Bersin : Corporate Talent, HR, & Learning Analyst, Founder of Bersin by Deloitte, research and advisory firm focused on management, leadership, HR tech. wadors : Chief Talent Officer ServiceNow, mom to 3 Millennials, introvert, cyclist & interested in the future of work – Loving Life! Talent advisor. ask_dr_nat : Chief Workforce Scientist at Achievers. Reappropriating HR for people (who are not capital nor cattle) Workforce fluidity is my jam! MORE

In a recent webinar, Reskilling & Upskilling: Cost, Risks, and Opportunities, Ben Eubanks shared with us that the goal of learning is not just to learn; it’s performance. Elaine Mahon, Divisional Director Workforce Planning, Insight and Research Division, Ministry of Justice. How to build a Talent Agenda that supercharges business performance. What’s the focus of your talent agenda for 2020? 5 Must-Attend Sessions at UNLEASH Spring in London. MORE

Ask any CEO or c-level executive about the planning that drives a company and you’ll hear a lot about sales planning, financial planning, and even business planning in general. What you’ll rarely hear them speak of though is people planning. Sure they may mention workforce planning, but generally speaking, it’s quite far down the list of perceived priorities. MORE

Webinars and podcasts provide powerful insights on inclusion and leadership in these unprecedented times. A new webinar and 16 solution provider profiles illustrate how technology helps organizations manage change in learning, talent management, leadership development and workforce management. . However, the majority don’t leverage the strategies, programs and processes to build an inclusive culture of diverse talent. Talent Management. Upcoming Webinars. MORE

Six HR leaders share solutions to the issues keeping HR up at night: the impact of COVID-19, workforce planning, business agility, and the skills gap. Now, they must develop a plan to face the unknown obstacles that lie ahead. Revamping Workforce Planning. MORE

There are vital shifts taking place in talent acquisition, and organizations around the globe are embracing best practices to help them get the right people for the job. Kim Duncan, Human Resources Operations Manager of the Medical University of South Carolina was a guest on our latest webinar series. A changing workforce model. Workforces now comprise of a mix of permanent employees and contractors. We have experienced a good bit of workforce fragmentation. MORE

LinkedIn data shows that while 69% of talent professionals agree their organizations are committed to more diverse hiring, only 47% feel their hiring managers are held accountable for interviewing a diverse slate of candidates. MORE