It’s a whole new game out there, and we’re not talking about sports!

We’re talking about the workplace, because it’s become unpredictable for businesses and workers alike. You see, something interesting is occurring in the workplace today. Businesses need to fill gaps with flexible talent, and at the same time, workers are looking for a better work-life balance.

Consider these statistics from recent research we did:

•Flexible options are increasingly desired. Among traditional workers, the importance of a greater balance between job and personal life such that more flexible options are desired is significantly higher in 2011 than it was in 2008.
•Traditional employees are seeking a change. Thirty percent of traditional employees say they are likely to explore the free agent workstyle in the future.
Doesn’t it make sense, then, for businesses and workers to come together to form a mutually beneficial solution? Clearly, a convergence is at hand.

Free agency is quickly emerging as a just-in-time, mutually beneficial talent solution. Businesses can use free agents to fill the talent gaps and respond to unpredictable business conditions, while workers who become free agents can thrive with a new-found work-life balance.

Over the course of the next few weeks I will share with you the top 10 things you need to know about free agents. Watch out, what you learn might surprise you!