The Future of Work: Navigating the Intersection of Technology, Next Generation of Talent and Freelance Work

The future of work is an exciting opportunity for businesses to embrace change and thrive. Demographic shifts, evolving work preferences, and new technologies create new possibilities for growth and success. Let's explore the three key trends shaping work: the new generation of workers, the adaption of new technologies, and the rise of freelance work.

The Next Generation of Workers

There is a shift towards a more diverse and multigenerational workforce. The influx of millennials and Gen Zs has resulted in a new generation of workers with different values and expectations around work. Over 30% of temporary employees are dissatisfied with their jobs due to a lack of control and flexibility, while 53% of workers in the UK view flexible schedules as essential to achieving work-life balance. To succeed in this evolving landscape, businesses must be responsive to the needs of the new generation of workers and the growing number of freelancers on digital notice boards.

The Rise of Freelance Work

The rise of the shift economy has made freelance work more prevalent, where freelance work is no longer seen as a temporary stop-gap solution but as a viable career choice. In the Netherlands, freelance work has grown rapidly over the past decade, with the share of the flexible labour market increasing from 22% to 27%. One in nine workers in the Netherlands is now a freelancer as of 2023. Digital notice boards and platforms can help companies easily find and manage freelance talent by embracing the shift economy.

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The Impact of New Technology

Thanks to shift scheduling technology, accessing and managing freelance talent has become easier than ever before. Companies can efficiently schedule shifts with freelancers and streamline work coordination with greater flexibility and precision by managing worker availability, assigning shifts, and tracking hours worked. This results in significant time and cost savings compared to traditional processes. Digital notice boards simplify work scheduling for companies and freelancers with automatic notifications and reminders.

Companies Must Be Agile

The future of work is full of possibilities, providing exciting opportunities for businesses to adapt, grow, and thrive. To remain competitive, companies must be agile, embrace new technologies, and support the evolving preferences of their workforce. By doing so, businesses can leverage new possibilities and stay ahead of the curve in the constantly shifting landscape of the future of work.

Follow our next blog as we explore the rise of flexpool workers and the benefits for businesses.