Ardent Partners

The Future of Work Exchange

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The Future of Work Exchange podcast focuses on the intersection of talent and innovation in the workplace and how businesses get work done today and in the future. Join renowned industry expert, Christopher J. Dwyer, as he discusses the Future of Work and its impact on HR management, hiring, recruiting, remote and hybrid work, the extended workforce, talent marketplaces, direct sourcing, DE&I, technology, innovation, and much more.

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Ardent Partners

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Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

Episode 506: The Workplace of the (Near) Future 05.08.2020

This week's episode discusses how the future workplace must adopt a "hybrid" approach that harnesses the benefits of both remote work and distributed teams (such as productivity and flexibility) and traditional, in-person office environments (like human connections and camaraderie).

Episode 505: Why Businesses Must Balance Short- and Long-Term Workforce Planning 22.07.2020

This week's episode highlights the importance of balancing short- and long-term workforce planning, the reality of contingent workforce growth in the months ahead, and the future of remote work.

Episode 504: A Conversation with Praneeth Patlola, CEO of WillHire 15.07.2020

This week's episode features a conversation with Praneeth Patlola , CEO of WillHire . Praneeth and I discuss why direct sourcing is drawing so much attention, how business leaders can effectively overcome direct sourcing barriers, and the role of technology in curating and developing deep enterprise talent pools.

Episode 503: What Does the Second Half of 2020 Hold for the Future of Work Movement? 01.07.2020

Welcome to another all-new edition of the Contingent Workforce Weekly podcast. This week's episode looks back on the first half of 2020, its unprecedented challenges, and the many shifts in talent, work, and staffing that were caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. We look forward and highlight how the contingent workforce will grow over the next six months, the critical links between talent and direct...

Episode 502: A Conversation with Dan Beck, COO and Co-Founder, Utmost 24.06.2020

Welcome to another all-new edition of the Contingent Workforce Weekly podcast, sponsored by Beeline . This week's episode features a conversation with Utmost's COO and co-founder, Dan Beck . Dan and I discuss the expected contingent workforce growth in the second half of 2020, the viability of total talent management, why the agile workforce and remote work go hand-in-hand, and much more.

Episode 501: Assorted Musings on Phased Business Reopenings, the Future of Work, and More (SEASON PREMIERE) 17.06.2020

Welcome to the Season Five premiere of the Contingent Workforce Weekly podcast, sponsored by Beeline . This week's episode includes assorted musings on how phased business reopenings will impact the workforce and why the Future of Work needs to be more "human" in the months and years ahead.

Episode 440: A Conversation with Rich Oakes, President of GigSmart (SEASON FINALE) 03.06.2020

Welcome to the Season Four finale of the Contingent Workforce Weekly podcast, sponsored by Beeline . This week's power-packed episode includes some ruminations on the Future of Work (check out yesterday's article for more) and a conversation with President of GigSmart , Rich Oakes . Rich and I discuss the digital staffing provider's new Coronavirus Unemployment Resource Center , the value of the c...

Episode 439: A Conversation with Tim Pröhm, Vice President of Digital Product Development at KellyOCG 20.05.2020

This week's episode features a discussion with KellyOCG's VP of Digital Product Development, Tim Pröhm. Tim and I discuss Kelly's virtual product launch ("Kelly Ignite"), the Managed Service Provider's new Human Cloud solution, the reality of total workforce management, and more.

Episode 438: A Conversation with Jessica Ashcraft (VP of Global Marketing) and Jaina Patel (Senior Product Manager, COVID-19 Task Force Lead) of Beeline 06.05.2020

Welcome to another all-new edition of the Contingent Workforce Weekly podcast. This week, we chat with Beeline's Jessica Ashcraft (VP of Global Marketing) and Jaina Patel (Senior Product Manager and COVID-19 Task Force Lead) about the pandemic's impact on the contingent workforce, how Beeline's COVID-19 Task Force is assisting its clients (and the market), why VMS technology is critical today, how...

Episode 437: A Conversation with Marlon Rosenzweig, Co-Founder and CEO of WorkGenius 29.04.2020

Welcome to another all-new edition of the Contingent Workforce Weekly podcast, sponsored by Beeline . This week's episode features a conversation with Marlon Rosenzweig , co-founder and CEO of WorkGenius . Marlon and I discuss why freelance talent is so critical during today's challenging times, how businesses can better manage their remote teams, and an outlook for the digital/on-demand staffing...

Episode 436: A Conversation with Ivana Cvejic, Co-Founder of Renhead 22.04.2020

This week's all-new edition of the Contingent Workforce Weekly podcast, sponsored by Beeline , features a conversation with Renhead co-founder Ivana Cvejic . Ivana and I discuss the contingent workforce impact of the current pandemic, the viability of total workforce management, and the importance of visibility for contingent workforce management (CWM) programs.

Episode 435: A Conversation with Rick Bowman, CEO of Shiftgig 15.04.2020

Welcome to another all-new edition of the Contingent Workforce Weekly podcast, sponsored by Beeline . This week, we chat with Rick Bowman , CEO of Shiftgig . Rick and I discuss how the current pandemic is affecting the global workforce, how digital staffing solutions can play a pivotal role during disruptive times, and the new expansion to Shiftgig's flagship platform ( Deploy ).

Episode 434: A Conversation with Jon Younger, Agile Talent Expert and Author 08.04.2020

Another all-new edition of the Contingent Workforce Weekly podcast, sponsored by Beeline , features a conversation with Jon Younger , author of Agile Talent and Forbes contributor . Jon and I discuss the implications of the COVID-19 pandemic on the world of talent, the short- and long-term ramifications for freelancers, the impact of digital staffing technology, and much more.

Episode 433: A Conversation with Erika Novak, Head of Client Services at Utmost 01.04.2020

This week's all-new edition of the Contingent Workforce Weekly podcast, sponsored by Beeline , features a conversation with Erika Novak , Head of Client Services at Utmost . Erika and I chat about the evolving world of work, the viability of total workforce management, how the Utmost platform promotes total talent visibility, and so much more.

Episode 432: The Constant of Change in the World of Work 25.03.2020

This week's all-new edition of the Contingent Workforce Weekly podcast, sponsored by Beeline , discusses the "constant of change" in today's business climate and how the current pandemic is fundamentally changing the Future of Work.

Episode 431: A Light-Hearted Edition of the Contingent Workforce Weekly Podcast 18.03.2020

Welcome to another all-new edition of the Contingent Workforce Weekly podcast, sponsored by Beeline . Last week's episode discussed the short- and long-term implications of the current COVID-19 pandemic. This week? We've put together a light-hearted edition that includes a fun staffing-related story from host Christopher J. Dwyer's past (we promise that you'll laugh!).

Episode 430: What's the Workforce Impact of COVID-19? 11.03.2020

Welcome to another all-new edition of the Contingent Workforce Weekly podcast, sponsored by Beeline. This week's episode addresses the current and possible workforce ramifications of the COVID-19 outbreak, including how businesses plan to leverage agile talent, the compliance impact of workers still on the road, and much more.

Episode 428: Listener Mailbag Edition (February 2020) 26.02.2020

Welcome to another all-new edition of the Contingent Workforce Weekly podcast, sponsored by Beeline . This week's podcast is an all new "listener mailbag" edition for the month of February.

Episode 427: Why Talent is Critical for Digital Transformation 19.02.2020

Welcome to another all-new edition of the Contingent Workforce Weekly podcast, sponsored by Beeline . This week's episode discusses why talent (and the "human side" of digitization) should be a critical factor for any digital transformation journey.

Episode 426: The Contingent Workforce's Paradigm Shift 05.02.2020

Welcome to another all-new edition of the Contingent Workforce Weekly podcast, sponsored by Beeline . This week's episode discusses the "paradigm shift" currently occurring in the contingent workforce arena, sparked by the critical business focus on direct sourcing and talent pool curation/development as means to improve overall access to evolving skills and expertise.

Episode 425: A Conversation with Paul Estes, Author of "Gig Mindset" and Editor-in-Chief of Staffing.com 29.01.2020

This week's all-new edition of the Contingent Workforce Weekly podcast, sponsored by Beeline , features a conversation with Paul Estes , author of Gig Mindset and Editor-in-Chief of Staffing.com . Paul and I discuss the ideas behind Gig Mindset (including Paul's unique T.I.D.E. Framework), the growth of the non-employee workforce, the impact of digital and on-demand staffing, and a skills outlook...

Episode 424: The 2020 Outlook for the Future of Work 22.01.2020

Welcome to another all-new edition of the Contingent Workforce Weekly podcast, sponsored by Beeline. This week's episode highlights what 2020 has in store for the Future of Work movement.

Episode 423: A Conversation with Chris Milligan, CEO of Adepto 15.01.2020

Welcome to the first Contingent Workforce Weekly podcast of 2020. This week's all-new episode features a conversation with Adepto CEO Chris Milligan .

Episode 422: 2019 Year-In-Review with Jen Torney (VP of Client Engagement at TAPFIN) and Brian Hoffmeyer (SVP of Market Strategies at Beeline) 18.12.2019

Welcome to 2019's final all-new episode of the Contingent Workforce Weekly podcast. This week's special "2019 Year-in-Review" episode highlights some of the biggest topics across the worlds of contingent workforce management, staffing, technology and innovation, and, of course, the Future of Work. TAPFIN's VP of Client Engagement, Jen Torney , and Beeline's SVP of Market Strategies, Brian Hoffmeye...

Episode 421: A Conversation with Nina Eigerman, VP of Alliances at Bullhorn 11.12.2019

Another all-new edition of the Contingent Workforce Weekly podcast features a conversation with Nina Eigerman , VP of Alliances at Bullhorn . Nina and I discuss the new Bullhorn Marketplace , the importance of the candidate experience in the Future of Work, the digital staffing market, and much more.

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