Editor’s Note

Gone are the days of 9-5 jobs! This is the era of on-demand workforce. Though it puts forth multiple challenges, the on-demand workforce trend itself seems irreversible. The multigenerational workforce, demand for flexible working conditions and the changing nature of organizations, work and workplace are the factors driving the change. However, are organizations today ready for the on-demand workforce?

 

This question can probably strike fear into the hearts of HR and business leaders. Instead of viewing the on-demand workforce as a problem, businesses need to start adopting an on-demand mindset, from the hiring managers to HR leaders to the C-suite. After all, change management starts with having an open mind. How to embrace the challenge? Read Courtney Harrison and Alex Kinnebrew’s article, Are You Ready For The On-Demand Workforce? that charts out a few reminders for your organization in order to prepare for on-demand workers.
 
It is time to move over Millennials as the Gen Zers are here. Workplaces everywhere are bracing as the first wave of Gen Zers head to work. A recent report from Upwork found that 46% of Gen Z workers are freelancers. And as more Gen Zers age into the workforce, that number is only projected to grow. Why are so many Gen Zers eschewing traditional employment and diving into the gig economy? How can businesses attract and utilize their talents? And what does all of it mean for the future of employment? To know, read Marco Piovesan’s article, Gen Z Is Changing The Workforce One Gig At A Time.
 
If you would like to know more about Gen Zers, how they are different from the Millennials, and what employers need to do to win over this new generation, read Kevin Sheridan’s article, 11 Things You Need To Know About Generation Z.
 
Job satisfaction research shows that close to 80% of people dislike what they do for a living, from a feeling of mild irritation to absolutely loathing their work. In fact, Gallup research reported that 87% of employees (globally) are disengaged at work. So, how do you attract, hire and retain good people? Ken Keis’ article throws more light on this topic.
 
If you believe you deserve a raise, don’t rely on your manager to recognize your value on their own and put you forward. If you want it, be willing to speak up and ask for it. Read Laleh Alemzadeh-Hancock’s article, Get Your Voice Heard, for more insights on getting your voice heard, gaining the recognition you deserve, and of course, getting that raise!
 
This is not all, we have a bunch of other informative articles on integrated talent management, performance management and compensation management in this issue. Hope you enjoy reading all the articles and get back to us with your valuable feedback/comments.