HBR IdeaCast What the New Freelance Economy Means for Your Talent Strategy
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Jan 23, 2024 
John Winsor, founder of Open Assembly and executive-in-residence at Harvard, teams up with Jin Paik, cofounder of AI consultancy Altruistic and visiting research scientist at Harvard Business School. They delve into the evolving freelance economy, discussing how organizations must adapt their talent strategies to embrace flexible, project-based work. With the rise of digital platforms and AI, they highlight the importance of creating external talent clouds and overcoming cultural roadblocks to leverage freelance expertise effectively.
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Shifting Talent Landscape
- The rise of micro-entrepreneurs, empowered by digital technology, is changing the talent landscape.
- Traditional employment models struggle to attract top talent who prefer autonomy.
Digital Transformation of Talent Acquisition
- Digital platforms are transforming talent acquisition, moving beyond traditional temp agencies.
- These platforms offer better validation of skills and facilitate a more efficient matching process.
The Speed of Business
- John Winsor highlights the increasing pace of change in business, exemplified by the rapid adoption of AI budgets.
- He emphasizes the need for strong balance sheets and shifting from fixed to variable costs, particularly in talent.
