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2013 Workplace Trends

A change is taking place in the American workplace: the balance of power is shifting from employers to professionals who work contingently. Competition for top-tier talent will be fierce for years to come, and the contingent workforce will continue to grow. Listen to M Squared Consulting’s CEO John Kunzweiler as he explains how this fundamental shift is affecting the future of work.

 

May 10th Snapshot: The New World of Work

the future 150x150 May 10th Snapshot: The New World of Work  We continue to keep an eye on the ever-evolving workforce, especially as it relates to the flexible workforce and the “new world of work” and are always on the lookout for current news stories, interesting tidbits and thoughtful commentary to pass along to you.

This week, we feature:

A thought-provoking Staffing Industry Analysts article titled “The Perfect Program” that imagines what a perfect contingent workforce program might look like in the future.  After looking at the question from various perspectives, perhaps the answer resides with new technology that “enables a company to parse any activities not as temp or perm but as tasks or projects that need to be completed.” Visit the website.

Performance Management

performance management 150x150 Performance ManagementIn order to compete in today’s talent market, companies must adopt a more agile performance management approach.

Performance management is more than the end-of-year appraisal. It’s also about translating goals into results. It focuses not only on individual employees, but also on teams, programs, processes and the organization as a whole. A well developed performance management program creates and sustains a healthy and effective results-oriented culture.

Cultivating and developing top-tier talent can be challenging. In a recent white paper by M Squared Consulting CEO John Kunzweiler, he addresses why companies need to understand what motivates workers to perform at their best.

April 26th Snapshot: The New World of Work

skills1 150x150 April 26th Snapshot: The New World of Work  We continue to keep an eye on the ever-evolving workforce, especially as it relates to the flexible workforce and the “new world of work” and are always on the lookout for current news stories, interesting tidbits and thoughtful commentary to pass along to you.

This week, we feature:

• A compelling Consulting Cafe blog post titled “Power Shift: Independent Consultants Stepping Ahead” by M Squared CEO John Kunzweiler that explains why the balance of power is shifting from employers to professionals who work contingently in the American workforce.  Read the blog.

Partnering with M Squared Consulting

In this new video, M Squared Consulting Chief Operations Officer, Chris Marshall, explains how we help top-tier independent consultants find interesting, challenging engagements at great companies. At M Squared, we are interested in building a long-term partnership with both clients and independent professionals. We’re committed to meeting the needs of both.

April 12th Snapshot: The New World of Work

employment skills 2013 150x150 April 12th Snapshot: The New World of Work  We continue to keep an eye on the ever-evolving workforce, especially as it relates to the flexible workforce and the “new world of work” and are always on the lookout for current news stories, interesting tidbits and thoughtful commentary to pass along to you.

This week, we feature:

A thought-provoking business article in the Los Angeles Times from earlier this week titled “Is the tougher workplace slowing down the economic recovery?”  The article points out the correlation between temporary/contingent work and consumer spending plus asks a number of intriguing, open-ended questions for thoughtful consideration.  Read more.

 

March 29th Snapshot: The New World of Work

ConsultingServices 2751 150x150 March 29th Snapshot: The New World of Work  We continue to keep an eye on the ever-evolving workforce, especially as it relates to the flexible workforce and the “new world of work” and are always on the lookout for current news stories, interesting tidbits and thoughtful commentary to pass along to you.

This week, we feature:

• A thoughtful and uplifting blog post on The Staffing Stream titled “Optimism Takes Root” written by M Squared CEO John Kunzweiler that explains how an upbeat attitude can lead to greater career success. Read the blog.

The M Squared Difference

In this new video, M Squared Consulting Chief Sales Officer, Barbara Fette, talks about how M Squared Consulting is a pioneer in the contingent talent market and how we help companies in our dedicated industry practice areas in technology, financial services, healthcare and energy leverage top-tier consulting talent.

March 15th Snapshot: The New World of Work

women leadership 300x2111 150x150 March 15th Snapshot: The New World of Work  We continue to keep an eye on the ever-evolving workforce, especially as it relates to the flexible workforce and the “new world of work” and are always on the lookout for current news stories, interesting tidbits and thoughtful commentary to pass along to you.

This week, we feature:

• A U.S. News & World Report career article titled “The Professional Pendulum: A Closer Look at 5 Workforce Trends” that provides a no-nonsense look at workforce trends such as working remotely, professional attire, skills training, office entertainment and retirement age. Read the entire article

March 1st Snapshot: The New World of Work

lores mobile devices artwork 150x150 March 1st Snapshot: The New World of Work  We continue to keep an eye on the ever-evolving workforce, especially as it relates to the flexible workforce and the “new world of work.”

We are always on the lookout for current news stories, interesting tidbits and thoughtful commentary to pass along to you. This week, we feature:

• A timely Forbes article titled “Back to the Stone Age? New Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer Bans Working from Home” that provides interesting perspective about the decision by one leading Bay Area-based company to eliminate flexible work schedules. It will be interesting to watch what happens next and if the controversial move results in acceptance or a backlash. Read more.