The Rise of the Polywork Career

The term “Polywork careers” (where workers opt to hold multiple part-time jobs instead of a full-time job) is starting to gain traction as talented workers increasingly realize that a traditional 9-5 is not the best way to drive income, satisfaction and career fulfillment. The persistence of the Great Realization suggests that traditional work is weakening in favor of flexible work, which may allow an avenue for polywork (also known as a fluid talent model ) to thrive.

The shift to polywork careers could substantially affect the dynamic of organizations. We've already discussed at length how the 'new normal' for savvy enterprises is an optimized workforce, a strategic mid of FTE, IC, and even offshore labor .

Now, it's time for organizations to change not just WHO makes up their workforce, but HOW they get work done, namely, a shift from skills-based organization to project-based labor. Optimized organizations should take page from the agile technology firm playbook, thinking of how to strategically move through multiple projects with the right resources and skills at the right time, vs. the historic formation of organizational charts and job titles. This new working structure presents a challenge and an opportunity for great business leaders who can adapt to the new normal.

This is part of strategic supply chain planning , which helps organizations find the right person with the right qualifications for their supply of projects. Independent workers thrive in this environment, which creates the need for a more blended workforce. As the world changes its paradigm, any organization that cannot quickly adapt will be left behind.?

Trending Topics:

●?????This interview with MBO Partners CEO Miles Everson discusses the balance of power shift to the workers and the key trends to track in the future of work. He shares strategies that could help bridge the gap between employee expectations and the usual offer of employers.

●?????A Newsweek article features Kira Caban, the Head of Strategic Communications at Instawork. The article discusses the intersection between flexible work and the gig economy and how the new dynamic help serves the needs of the workforce.?

●?????Anton Lucanus, the Founder of Neliti, shares how the pandemic led to the rise of digital nomadism . Digital nomadism transforms the entrepreneurial landscape and enables digital companies to recruit from all parts of the world, which broadens the talent pool.

More News of Note:

●?????As there is still a tug of war between employers and employees in terms of working arrangements, adopting a hybrid work policy is arguably the best solution for now

●?????Steve Cadigan, a Future of Work expert, believes that careers are experiments and flexibility is critical within organizations.

●?????Jennifer Hoff, the President of Colibri Real Estate, shares what “mobility ” means today for the workers.?

●?????Tech CEOs at Fortune’s Brainstorm Tech Conference believe that there is no single solution for the right working arrangements as it might vary from one company to another.

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