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Navigating the Shifts in the On-Demand Workplace

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A great workforce shift is underway, driven by a constantly changing global business environment, a highly competitive marketplace that features hyper-specialization, project-based work, and a talent pool that aspires to—and indeed demands—flexibility. Business cycles have accelerated; there’s a frequent need for fresh talent, and continuous “recruiting” has become a big part of every manager’s job.

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Hufford, L. (2016). Navigating the Shifts in the On-Demand Workplace. In: Navigating the Talent Shift. Palgrave Macmillan, New York. https://doi.org/10.1057/978-1-137-54802-3_1

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