The New Gig

I speak with Mihaela Pasek-Virlan (CEO, Accace) about the services that are most demanded - accounting, payroll, HR, tax, legal - and how Accace supports with these functions. We also discuss the main drivers of the future of work from the business and talent perspectives, as well as how technology and digitalisation are being utilised in the provision of services.

I speak with Karin Schreil (CEO, Ework Group) about the development of open, global talent and how Ework Group is addressing the skills shortages that most labour markets are experiencing. We also discuss how to attract high-skilled talent and filter out candidates, as well as how enterprises are adapting to the future of work and benefitting from it.

I speak with Nils Liedlich (Freelancer) about why a traditional 9 to 5 job was not for him, as well as the benefits and negative elements of this way of working. We also discuss how digitalisation is transforming society as well as the economy and world of work.

I speak with Doug Hanson (CEO, Topcoder) about the development and drivers of open, global talent. We also discuss why talent clouds so attractive and how enterprises are adapting to the future of work and benefiting from it.

I speak with Lorraine Charles (Co-founder, Na’amal) about her activities around remote work for refugees, how the world of work changing and the role digitalisation is playing. We also discuss about her research, the positive and negative elements of being a freelancer, and the mindset that you need for the modern labour market.

I speak with Brooke Medina (VP Communications, John Locke Foundation) about the current digital transformation and how it is impacting the world of work, organisations and the labour market in the US. We also discuss how large companies are adapting to this change, and how workers are adapting to being more digital.

I speak with Callum Adamson (CEO, Distributed) about the development of elastic teams and why private talent clouds are so attractive. We also discuss how Distributed attract the high-skilled talent that they need, and how enterprises are adapting to the future of work and benefitting from it.

I speak with Louise Goss (Founder of The Homeworker, Presenter and Journalist) about how to make your passion into a business and a career. We also discuss how digitalisation is transforming society as well as the economy and world of work. We also cover the role of the education system in pushing people to seek a traditional job, rather than be an entrepreneur.

I speak with Hanna Khrystianovych (Fintech & Head of Partnerships, Sigma Software Group) about the current digital transformation and how it is impacting the world of work, organisations and the labour market. We also discuss how large companies are adapting to this change and the impact on culture.

I speak with Caitlin McGregor (CMO, Nerdapp) about how digitalisation is transforming society as well as the economy and world of work. We also discuss why IT professionals are preferring to be part of a global talent cloud rather than settle for a 9 to 5 job, and how companies and organisations are adapting their structures to accommodate a flexible and blended IT workforce.

I speak with Charlotta Segerlund Darnell (Psychologist) about the mental health issues that freelancers face and the mindset that is needed to navigate the modern labour market. We also discuss how digitalisation is transforming society as well as the economy and world of work.

I speak with Christos Makridis (Professor, Author & Entrepreneur) about the development of remote working and the digital transformation of work. We also discuss the role of automation, AI and how enterprises adapting to the future of work?

I speak with Lisette Ferreira Pinho (content producer) about the positive and negative elements of being a project worker as well as some of the failings of organisations to utilise consultants properly. We also discuss how digitalisation is transforming society as well as the economy and world of work.

I speak with Anton Brisinger (Author and Magazine Editor) about how you make your passion into a business and a career. We also discuss how digitalisation is transforming society as well as the economy and world of work. We also consider the role of the education system in pushing people to seek a traditional job, rather than be an entrepreneur.

I speak with Liisa Eelsoo (Freelance photographer) about how you make your passion into a business and a career. We also discuss how digitalisation is transforming society as well as the role of the education system in pushing people to seek a traditional job, rather than be an entrepreneur.

I speak with Johan Bayerlein (Country Manager, Temply) about the rise of project work and the digital transformation of matching opportunities to talent. We also discuss why there is a need for a modern staffing agency, what's in it for individuals and organisations, as well as how enterprises are adapting to the future of work.

I speak with Dr. Rochelle Haynes (Senior Lecturer and CEO, Crowd Potential) about her background and experiences, as well as the rise of freelancing. We also discuss her work around helping countries to attract digital nomads, as well as policy and practices to treat open talent better.

I speak with Magdalena Finke (Freelancer and Content Marketing Specialist) about her personal journey and what made her realise that she needed more than a traditional 9 to 5 job. We also discuss the benefits of content marketing and how this can help freelancers as well as start-ups. We also cover the role of the education system in pushing people to seek a “traditional” job.

I speak with Frederik Fahning (CEO, Zenjob) about the development of remote working and the digital transformation of the labour market. We also discuss why there is a need for a modern staffing agency and what is in it for individuals and enterprises adapting to the future of work.

I speak with Emma Ridderstad (CEO, Warpin) about how technology is affecting human interactions and the world of work. We also discuss how VR can help people to re-learn how to communicate properly as well as support wellbeing in the workplace.

I speak with Migle Petkeviciene (Lawyer and Data Protection & Compliance expert) about why data protection is a vital consideration regarding the future of work, digitalisation and the platform economy. We also discuss some of the problems that companies may face, as well as how individuals will be able to own and control their personal data more in the future.

I speak with Rebekah Panepinto (Videocaster and Freelancer) about her journey which includes being a musician as well as a technology business development professional. We also speak about the development of remote working and the digital transformation of work, as well as the opportunities and threats that go hand in hand with these developments.

I speak with Lizzie Penny (CEO, Hoxby) about her new book “Workstyle”, why this issue is so important and the main barriers that freelancers are encountering today. We also discuss Lizzie’s personal journey as well as how digitalisation is transforming society as well as the economy and world of work.

I speak with Klara Tuličić (Freelancer and Entrepreneur) about the reasons for turning away from the 9 to 5, as well as the positive and negative elements associated with this. We also discuss how digitalisation is transforming society as well as the role of the education system in pushing people to work for an employer in the traditional way.

For our 50th episode I speak with the Godfather of the future of work Dr. Jon Younger (Author and advisor) about his research, the opportunities for freelancers today and the skills and talents that are being offered/demanded globally. We also talk about the decline of the 9 to 5, the demand for more flexibility, and the vital role of digitalisation in this transformation.