I’ve been leading teams, departments, and companies for 25 years. One of the most challenging, disruptive issues in managing organizations is an urgent same-day staffing need. Regardless of whether the urgent need was created by unexpected absenteeism, turnover, or as a result of seasonal increases in business, an urgent staffing need can disrupt an entire […]
A couple of days ago, headlines were swirling “IKEA enters the gig economy” and “IKEA buys TaskRabbit.” Most of us know IKEA as one of the largest retailers that specialize in selling ready-to-assemble furniture. TaskRabbit is a marketplace that matches freelance labor with local demand, allowing consumers to find immediate help with everyday tasks, including […]