Rich Oakes

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GigSmart’s Holiday Tips for Flexible Work & Business Success

The holiday season brings to mind busy shopping centers, joyful decorations, and heightened consumer activity. For workers and business owners, it’s...

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You Are More Than One Skill

When you first meet someone at a party or networking event, you start to ask them the standard questions about where they work and what they do for a...

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Old Fashioned Strategies Won’t Work in Today’s Modern Labor Market

Several weeks ago, I was discussing the current labor market with a friend of mine who owns a small business in the Cincinnati area. When discussing...

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Don’t Let Another Day Pass With Unfilled Positions

I’ve been leading teams, departments, and companies for 25 years. One of the most challenging, disruptive issues in managing organizations is an...

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IKEA Just Taught Us a Lesson on Effective Staffing Management. Are You Watching?

A couple of days ago, headlines were swirling “IKEA enters the gig economy” and “IKEA buys TaskRabbit.”

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Purpose, Experience, and Income all Within Minutes on Your Phone

Twenty-five years ago, I was a student at the University of Cincinnati. I remember calling for a cab in preparation for a fun night out on the town....

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