Share your story, why employers are still denying remote work requests, transform difficulty into opportunity, and more...

The coronavirus is impacting the way many organizations get work done. Our team is looking to hear from people who are experiencing a new way of work and life during this time of unprecedented change.

The Rise of Remote project is dedicated to understanding the personal impact that these changes are having on knowledge workers, families, educators, and others that are just starting to implement remote work into their daily lives.

Please send me a message if you or someone you know would like to share their experience, and we will reach out to time to capture your story (you do not have to share your last name or company if you wish to share anonymously

Suddenly Remote

We are seeing unprecedented numbers of companies implement emergency remote work programs. I will be dedicating this section of the newsletter to providing Tips and tricks from the home front as tech workers go remote during coronavirus crisis

Remote work is the next diversity frontier - I was at a conference, talking about the gig economy and the future of work. There were around 500 people in the audience. I asked, “How many of you have a diversity program?” Every hand in the room shot up.

Zoom CEO Eric Yuan Is Giving K-12 Schools His Videoconferencing Tools For Free - On Thursday, on the heels of Zoom’s biggest day ever for downloads the day before, CEO Eric Yuan was taking the time to remotely sign up schools to free accounts of his video conferencing software.

Is Coronavirus the Beginning of the End of Offices? - With millions of people around the world working from home as a result of the outbreak, whether through quarantine or as a company precaution, the question is being asked by outlets around the world: are we seeing the beginning of the end of the traditional office typology?

This Is Why Employers Are Still Denying Your Remote Working Requests - No employer wants to make their workers’ lives unnecessarily hard. Beyond the obvious–that your job is genuinely impossible to do from home–there is another good reason your employer might not be granting remote working requests: infrastructure.

Coronavirus forces design schools, studios, and events to "transform difficulty into an opportunity" by going digital - Designers, universities, events, and brands with products to launch are taking their activities online as coronavirus forces the sector to consider replacing real-world interactions with virtual alternatives.

The Freelance Revolution

The rise of independent contractors and globalization of knowledge work is the Industrial Revolution of our time. Everywhere we look, we can see the U.S. workforce undergoing a massive and structural change.

Would you rather freelance instead of work full-time? - Freelancing certainly allows for freedom in one’s career, but working a regular full-time job does offer guaranteed stability. Which would you do?

New York weighs anti-Uber legislation — but it could spell disaster for creative workers - It seems New York State wants to follow California down a legislative path to protect Uber and Lift drivers and other “gig economy” workers by ensuring that they get benefits and employee rights.

Coronavirus forces companies like Uber and Lyft to reckon with workers' rights - Uber and Lyft achieved multi-billion dollar valuations by classifying drivers as independent contractors who are ineligible for benefits. Now the spread of coronavirus may force the gig economy to reform.

Talent Economy Podcast

Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or on your favorite podcast platform. Do not forget to subscribe, rate & comment, and share with others that are interested in understanding the future of the talent economy.  

Coach, But Don't Forget to Play – How to Compete in the Staffing Industry - YOSS originated from an R&D lab within The Adecco Group. Marcus, a staffing industry veteran, is responsible for creating and leading the digital agenda for one of the largest HR solutions providers in the world. Driven by his passion for making a positive impact in the lives of others and helping people reach their highest potential, Marcus is committed to making YOSS the most trusted destination for the talent economy.

Wellness at Work

We will spend one-third of our lives working, and the disruption to the way we work has never moved faster. This all has the potential to impact our overall wellness as we navigate the changing landscape and fight for balance. Wellness at work affects each of us, our teams, and our companies.  

How remote work can affect and improve your mental fitness depending on your social personality, according to a psychotherapist - Like any circumstance, remote work may enhance or diminish your mental strength. It all depends on how you respond to it. For some people, remote work is likely to help them build bigger mental muscles. For others, however, remote work might actually drain them of mental strength.

After 20 years of working at big tech companies like Dell, Amazon, and Microsoft, I have become an independent freelancer to continue my efforts in driving the conversation forward. I recently launched my bestselling book, Gig Mindset, and feel privileged and honored to help lead the charge on Staffing.com by Toptal. It's our job to bring you world-class insights about this dynamic talent economy from top experts and thought leaders in the field. Through case studies, articles, and in-depth reports, we will equip the staffing industry to take advantage of these massive shifts in on-demand talent, distributed teams, and remote work. In addition to serving as Editor-in-chief of Staffing.com, I'm excited to host The Talent Economy Podcast each week. We are here to educate and inspire.