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Get in the Gig Flow
The gig economy is booming, and we’re here to help you get a piece of the action. The GigSmart app is a simple, easy-to-use platform that connects...
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The future of the flexible workforce
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You Are More Than One Skill
Rich Oakes: Nov 2, 2018 12:00:00 AM
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
Rich Oakes: May 23, 2018 12:00:00 AM
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
Rich Oakes: Oct 11, 2017 12:00:00 AM
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?
Rich Oakes: Oct 7, 2017 12:00:00 AM
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
Rich Oakes: Sep 15, 2017 12:00:00 AM
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....