The “gig” economy. Labor on demand. The “death” of jobs. Whatever phrase you prefer to describe the recent surge in the amount and influence of companies like Uber; Lyft; Upwork; and scores of others, this trend towards a more fundamental change in how we view work; employment; and the nature of the relationship between “employers” and “employees” (using air quotes …
HR Technology and Cable Companies – Time to Cut the Chord on Both
I’ve recently become engaged in an HR technology selection process, and with every conversation and demo, I can’t help but think about the cable industry. You know—an outdated model for delivering entertainment that forces you to pay for a bunch of sh*t you don’t want or need because well, you really don’t have any other choice. The space is dominated by one or …
Recruit Like A Marketer: Surprise and Delight (Then Reap The Social Reward!)
Yesterday Uber partnered with the Animal Planet to bring adorable and adoptable puppies to offices in a handful of major metropolitan cities in their footprint. While the offer was geared at generating buzz for Animal Planet’s annual Puppy Bowl (and building some goodwill for a company that needs it), Uber and The Animal Planet also provided the perfect vehicle for …
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