From your friend Badreddine Amjad

Gig News - Freelancing in college, evolving HR roles, 2 CEO's of fully distributed companies share insights, and more... 4 years ago I hired a virtual assistant which changed the way I lived and worked. After 20 years in big tech I left to focus more of my tome advocating for the Talent Economy and the future of work.  This newsletter shares my weekly round-up of the most important stories that educate and inspire people to re-imagine what is possible. I hope you enjoy them! The Freelance Revolution The Freelance surge is the Industrial Revolution of our time. It's been called the Gig Economy, Freelance Nation, the Rise of the Creative Class, and the e-conomy, with the "e" standing for electronic, entrepreneurial, or perhaps eclectic. Everywhere we look, we can see the U.S. workforce undergoing a massive change. Why Freelancing In College May Be The Best Career Decision You Make -Working in college is the reality for most of us. A lot of students pick up part-time work – they take jobs at fast-food restaurants, they find jobs on campus and some, with an entrepreneurial spirit, decide to become freelancers.  The Evolving Role Of HR In A Gig Economy -It sounds like an ideal business model: lower labor costs, flexible staffing that can surge as needed and a workforce that's enthusiastic about scheduling options that fit individual lifestyles. But it presents unique challenges for HR professionals asked to build a gig workforce to replace or augment more traditional forms of employment. Gig economy HR app Utmost raises $11.2 million from Greylock, others -SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Contractor pay and benefits app maker Utmost said on Tuesday it raised $11.2 million in a funding round led by venture capital firm Greylock Partners, the latest sign of Silicon Valley's interest in building management tools for the gig economy.  Gig Workers Are Forming the World’s First Food Delivery App Unions -Apps including Uber Eats, Deliveroo, DoorDash, and Foodora are notorious for pocketing tips, refusing to compensate workers for injuries, and systematically refusing to recognize workers as employees as a way of circumventing the costs of benefits.  Daily briefing: How to be a working scientist in the gig economy - From academia to a bit of everything. Plus, why Japan imported Ebola and how genetic light bulbs illuminate the brain. Remote work The importance of remote work as it relates to the broader future of work helps create freedom, in that employees can freely schedule their work time at their own convenience. Also, the good news is employers can save money on recruiting and training costs and reap the benefits of a loyal, actively engaged workforce. Modern cloud communications platforms are changing how work gets done -Work has become agnostic in device and location, with employees increasingly working remotely or embracing the ability to tap into their files and tasks from anywhere they are in the world — and becoming happier and more productive in the process. Three Keys To Managing Remote Workers -The remote work revolution is officially underway. Over the last several years, the rise of cloud computing has made it possible for people to work from anywhere they can access an internet connection, evolving our expectations about work and management in the process. How to Ensure High Productivity of Your Remote Workers -Now you’ll want to ensure happiness and high productivity of your remote workers. The connected global economy brings companies to skilled, less expensive labor markets. There are various reasons for the rising trend of remote workers. Technological advances and the ubiquity of the internet allows people to stay connected wherever they are. Cities and states are putting out the welcome mat for remote workers - Fed up with living in an expensive city or community? Eager to bring your stress level down? Interested in working hours you prefer and from your home? That may sound like a TV infomercial, but the fact is: working remotely in a low-cost area is becoming easier at a time when it’s also becoming more appealing.  Podcast of the week Inside Toptal’s Distributed Screening Process -WordPress co-founder and Automatic CEO Matt Mullenweg interviews Toptal CEO Taso DuVal about how he built his fully distributed company and modern recruitment's major sea change. After 20 years working at big tech companies like Dell, Amazon and Microsoft I have become an independent freelancer living and advocating for the Talent Economy and the future of work. You can read more of my articles HERE and checkout my Gig Mindset Podcast where you can hear interviews with CEO’s, thought leaders, and people who are reaching outside of their comfort zone reclaim time and reinvent themselves.  Join the conversation

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