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The Future of Work Is Through Workforce Ecosystems
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The Future of Work Is Through Workforce Ecosystems

by Elizabeth J. Altman, David Kiron, Jeff Schwartz, Robin Jones
January 2021
Intermediate to advanced
6 pages
13m
English
MIT Sloan Management Review
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The Future of Work Is Through Workforce Ecosystems

Workforce ecosystems can help leaders better manage changes driven by technological, social, and economic forces.

Elizabeth J. Altman, David Kiron, Jeff Schwartz, and Robin Jones

January 14, 2021

Ask leaders today how they define their workforces, and you’ll immediately hear some version of “Well, that has become a very interesting question, and even more so recently.” Today’s workforces include not only employees, but also contractors, gig workers, professional service providers, application developers, crowdsourced contributors, and others.

Effectively managing a workforce comprising internal and external players in a way that is both aligned with an organization’s strategic goals and consistent ...

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ISBN: 53863MIT62315