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Sarah Kessler on the Gig Economy’s Pitfalls and Complexities

Gig work offers flexibility, but the bigger story might be what it’s missing

November 18, 2019 | Interviews

There was a time not so long ago when gig work was seen as a panacea for the various perceived faults of the old-fashioned world of work. Where the traditional job was weighed down by a long, rigid work week, …

November 7, 2019 | Knowledge | Amanda Finn

8 Reasons Why Creativity Will Boost Your Gig Work

Being creative can help you get and keep gig opportunities

In a gig economy it can feel impossible to differentiate yourself from your gig competitors when pitching for a job. Whether it’s a mundane task you’ve done a thousand times or something you’re trying for the very first time, gig …

October 3, 2019 | Insights | Dr. David Hillson

Capturing Opportunities – Are You Ready?

How to optimize success for your projects and business

A few months ago, my wife and I were on a sunrise game drive in South Africa. None of the animals seemed to be awake yet, and all was quiet. I sat on the edge of the vehicle, my camera …

September 15, 2019 | Knowledge | Helen S. Cooke

Preparing for a Fast-Growth Project

Three early planning phases and their unique challenges

Any project manager knows that projects vary significantly: some last for years, with multiple phases, while others are sporadic, with periodic breaks that free staff and management to work on other initiatives. Some are important. Others are urgent. Some are …

August 21, 2019 | Insights | Denise Gifford

Independent Consulting: Is the Gig Economy for you?

6 questions would-be solopreneurs must ask themselves

Recent business trends have made it possible to start independent work more easily, and with more possibilities, than ever before. There is strong support in the business world for hiring expertise on an as-needed basis, and as a result, the …