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More and more highly talented professionals are moving into the professional gig economy and embracing the idea of a “portfolio career” rather than a singular job.  The transition to a portfolio career, where experienced professionals are working across a number of organisations delivering outcome-based projects and services, allows many to work in a way that […]

There is no question that leaders are facing into more change and disruption than ever before. With this comes the need for greater team agility and the ability to augment your team quickly and easily. More leaders are embracing the concept of a blended team. A blended team involves two components: the core team of

The rise of the professional gig economy has given highly skilled individuals the ability to step back and determine which work model is the best fit for them, their career and their lives. For many, the appeal of ‘inhouse work’ (i.e. working as an employee in an organisation) is great. They love being an influencer,

Each year what we ask of leaders evolves. And FY25 is no different. Leaders must be able to operate, and even thrive, in uncertainty. They must be able to pivot when the economy pivots. They must be prepared to disrupt and be prepared to be disrupted. And, they must be able to achieve all of

With a weakening economy and increasing cost pressure, many organisations are embarking on restructures and redundancy programs.  Some organisations have been delaying such “right-sizing” programs as they have suffered the organisational impact of lay-offs in recent years and know, all too well, that they will inevitably need to rehire many of the jobs lost. Unfortunately,

In the face of ongoing technological, societal, and environmental shifts, it’s inevitable that both work and life will continue to undergo significant change and disruption. Our views on where the world of work is headed in 2024 are based on hundreds of conversations with leaders and talent, and are supported by a range of publicly

  The global pandemic led to a fundamental reevaluation of our careers, leading many to seek greater flexibility, balance and control over their professional lives. We’ve seen hybrid work become the norm, the rise of the four day work week and an emergence of the “digital nomad”. This post-pandemic era has also seen an acceleration

Never underestimate the potential of a professional talent community.  In today’s ever-changing and economically uncertain environment, forward-thinking leaders increasingly recognise the strategic advantages of tapping into on-demand talent who are members of a professional community.  Over the years, research* has consistently demonstrated that when workers, including on-demand professionals, experience a genuine sense of belonging within

There is no question that the way people want to work has changed.  And many employers are stepping up to the plate. Leading organisations are offering up a smorgasbord of work options from four-day work weeks to an ever-increasing number of leave types, and an ongoing commitment to remote and hybrid work. Beyond flexibility, we