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Should you include freelancers in your talent development program?

Fast Company The Future of Work

million more people began freelancing between 2014 and 2018. workforce growth at a rate three times faster since 2014. Upwork’s report predicts that the workforce will be majority freelance by 2027. Upwork’s “Freelancing in 2018” report , released on October 31, 2018, found that 3.7

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The Rise of Women Leadership in Business

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In 2014, this number rose sharply to 33-percent. With 14-percent business ownership in 2014, African-Americans represented the largest women’s business ownership group, followed by Latina women, who maintained 11-percent ownership and Asian-American women who sustained 7-percent ownership. This equates to approximately 9.1

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Nontraditional students impact US Economy, Society and Schools

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But the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE) projects change: • From 2014-2023 there will be fewer graduates each year than the peak year of 2013. After a short period of growth, the annual high school graduate population from 2027-2032 will be smaller than in 2013.

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The Gig Economy: Today and Tomorrow

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workers will participate in the gig economy by 2027. According to Upwork , in 2014, 53% of freelancers deliberately chose to freelance. A study by MBO Partners revealed that full-time U.S. freelancers contributed $1.28 trillion to the U.S. economy during 2018. Based on figures provided by Wonolo , more than 50% of U.S.

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61 Stats About People Operations, HR, the Workforce, Remote Work, and the Employee Experience that You’ll Definitely Want to Know if You’re in Human Resources

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Freelancers are projected to outnumber full time employees by 2027. 72% of employees say their performance would improve with “corrective feedback.” ( Zenger and Folkman 2014 ). 72% of employees say their performance would improve with “corrective feedback.” ( Zenger and Folkman 2014 ). Zenger and Folkman 2014 ).

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Driving Digital Transformation: How Mid-Market & Fortune 500 Leaders are Winning

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According to a 2016 Pew Research and 2014 US Census data , 13% of the US population (making less than $30K) has broadband access vs 38% (making $75K or more). It took 59 years, from 1955 to 2014, for 88% of the Fortune 500 to churn. Innosight is projecting we could be looking at a 12 year lifespan by 2027.

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ESG Developments: The Impact of CSRD on Pay Equity

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On January 5, 2023, the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) came into force, replacing the EU’s 2014 Non-Financial Reporting Directive (NFRD). Small and midsize organizations are required to comply in 2027. In this article we explore the latest ESG developments and their impact on pay transparency.