08
Aug
2024
By Robert Curtis, GigX, Inc Advisory Council Member
Table of contents
What is the gig economy?
A rapidly changing labor landscape
The rise of fractional leaders
Many are not ready for retirement
Why do companies hire fractional executives in 2024?
What Is the Gig Economy?
Gig economy is often used to describe long-term freelance contracts and independent consulting… Read
25
Jul
2024
By Chuck Lee, Co-founder of the GigX Fractional CxO Network
I attended a business conference in the mid-'90s where Roberto Goizueta, the Chairman and CEO of the Coca-Cola Company, was the keynote speaker. At that time, Goizueta was a rock star, transforming the company into one of the most celebrated global brands with unprecedented shareholder value.
Approaching the podium, Goizueta… Read
14
Nov
2022
By Doug Pick, Fractional CEO, CSO, CBO
As a seasoned consumer product CEO and recognized leader in the niche of ear plugs, I’ve enjoyed partnering with buyers of the nation’s largest retailers. The game of retail distribution is complicated, competitive and constantly changing. In order to succeed, one must understand the wants, needs and nuances of each player. Below are examples of… Read
31
Aug
2021
By Lynn Hargreaves, Fractional Chief Operating Officer and GigX Charter Member
I'll admit that I'm a bit cynical about all of the statements coming from companies saying they want to #BeBetter. Having spent my career executing strategies of all shapes and sizes, I am immediately left with the question, “How do you plan to #BeBetter?” After all, without specific goals, action items, and… Read
24
Jun
2021
By Debra Ruh, Co-Founder of Billion-Strong and CEO for Ruh Global IMPACT, and by Nabil Eid, CIO for Ruh Global IMPACT
Gender equality remains a significant issue in the corporate world, and there are still some outstanding questions about what will power the future. The involvement and integration of women with disabilities in leading and influencing work is vital.
Diversity is… Read
23
Feb
2021
By Robert Curtis, GigX, Inc Advisory Council Member.
Table of Contents
Independent Professionals are Filling Workplace Needs
Role of Fractional Executives
Benefits of Fractional Executives for Growing Businesses
Independent Professionals are Filling Workplace Needs
It’s difficult to know exactly what the future of work might hold, but one thing is for certain: independent… Read
08
Sep
2020
By Ryan Landry, FCBDO & President of New Horizons Learning
The ROI of employee training is one of the hardest things to measure because it is not just a science. It has art applications as well, which means there are intangibles that need to be considered. There are thousands of ROI models out there, most overlapping with one another. Following are three main topics within the… Read
11
Aug
2020
By Andy Spinks, Owner of Thoughtsand Executive IT Consulting & GigX Charter Member
A “commuter” is defined as a person who travels to work over an appreciable distance, often from the suburbs to the centre of a city.
I stopped commuting to the office every day about 10 years ago. It was mainly because I was having more and more early morning meetings (sometimes as early as 4:30 a.… Read
09
Jun
2020
By Chuck Lee, Co-founder of GigX
Are you fishing or catching?
Ask any number of fishermen what the secret is to catching fish, and you will receive a diverse range of answers. They probably start with, “Well, it depends…”
That’s because being successful in bringing in fish requires having a constant eye out for change. A return trip out to a favorite spot that once produced a record… Read
10
Dec
2019
By Robert Curtis and Matt Spooner
What is AB 5?
California Assembly Bill 5, or AB 5, is a new law taking effect on January 1, 2020, that amends certain provisions of the California Labor Code. AB 5 creates a stricter standard for determining when workers are considered independent contractors rather than employees.
This law requires a three-part test, commonly known as the “ABC test… Read