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Sep 2021
16m 12s

Workforce Inside: The contingent workfor...

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The pandemic has increased the number of employees who want more flexibility in where and when they work—and that’s leading to more people choosing to become gig workers. With the gig economy growing, employers are able to increasingly tap into different types of talent to access vital skills while also managing costs. In this episode, we'll discuss how companies can develop the right workforce strategy, processes and tools to successfully mobilize and deploy their extended workforce.

Contacts:

  • Bhushan Sethi, Principal, Joint Global Leader, People and Organization, PwC US
  • Mike Boro, Partner, Transformation, PwC US
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