25
May
2021
Matt Spooner, GigX's Fractional Chief Business Development Officer, shares his viewpoint of transitioning to fractional work in the gig economy.
Table of contents
Fractional work and how it relates to other types of independent roles
The gig economy is growing for leadership roles
What makes a person a good fit for independent work
How do people get started in fractional or… Read
13
May
2021
By Tony Boobier, internationally recognized expert on data, analytics and AI
It is never too soon, or too late, to start to prepare yourself for the Gig Economy. Executives should recognize the changing nature of work, especially as a result of technology changes. Through careful planning and constant effort, they can ensure that they are best placed to lend their experience, impartial… Read
06
May
2021
By Paul Sloane, Author and Speaker on Lateral Thinking and the Leadership of Innovation
Growing up, Paul MacCready was fascinated by engineering and airplanes. At age 15 in 1940, he won a national model building contest, cementing his interest in aeronautics.
During World War II, he trained as a US Navy pilot and later earned a degree in physics from Yale University and a PhD in… Read
13
Apr
2021
By Chuck Lee, Co-founder of the GigX Fractional CxO Network
I attended a business conference in the mid '90s whose keynote speaker was Roberto Goizueta, the Chairman and CEO of the Coca-Cola Company. At that time, Goizueta was a rock star, having built the company into one of the most celebrated global brands with unprecedented shareholder value.
As he approached the podium, Goizueta… Read
06
Apr
2021
By David Urman, Fractional Chief Revenue Officer & Fractional Chief Legal Officer
These are serious times, and many of you have been suddenly thrust into the world of remote work. As for me, I have pretty much worked from home for 25 years. When I first started, remote working was called unemployment. Today, it is a credible, but still misunderstood, way to earn a living.
Let… Read
30
Mar
2021
By Tom Haak, Founder of The HR Trend Institute
HR organizations are changing. What are some of the trends we are sensing?
1. HR IS SPLIT UP IN THREE PARTS
HR OPERATIONS
Most of what HR does, can be captured under the label HR operations. World class HR operations are key, and many organizations are carving out and centralizing HR operations. Outsourcing or partially outsourcing is… Read
15
Mar
2021
By Epi Ludvik, Founder & CEO of Crowdsourcing Week and BOLD Awards
We are at the beginning of a period of exponential growth through harnessing human intellect with intelligent technology. The pace of change is often said to get faster and faster, the increase in the world’s collective knowledge is certainly growing faster and faster. Not only is more information available than… Read
02
Mar
2021
By Bill Ellermeyer, Executive Career Strategist, Ellermeyer Connect
The iconic CEO of GE, Jack Welch, once advised: “Change before you have to."
No Gold Watch
The way we work today is different from the way our parents worked. Seldom do we hear of someone retiring after 30-40 years with the same company and getting presented with a gold watch. In fact, according to the U.S.… Read
16
Feb
2021
By Kevin Krusiewicz, Founder & Virtual Chief Marketing Officer of Marketing Trail Guide
When it comes to growing a small-to-medium-size business, most everyone agrees that marketing is crucial. Yet with all the options, it can be difficult for business owners to put together the right marketing mix to get the best results.
Many wonder, “Should I hire fractional or full-time… Read
09
Feb
2021
Growing a startup to its full potential is one of the most challenging feats in business. According to smallbiztrends.com, 82 percent of businesses fail because of cash flow problems. This can be daunting for small businesses, as many CEOs are wearing multiple hats to ensure all necessary tasks are completed. Maneuvering financial and operational challenges requires strong, experienced… Read
