Insights From The Edge

21 Jul 2025

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Consultants
Flipping the Script on Loyalty in the New World of Work
"But they’re not employees—how can you trust them to show up?” It’s one of the most common questions I hear about Gig Talent's business model. Our model is different: a curated collective of independent HR consultants, coaches, and people leaders—none of whom are employees. That structure makes some people nervous.

16 Oct 2024

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Culture & Talent, Leadership, News
Why Now is the Time to Make a Strategic Investment in Organizational Culture
The end of the year is the perfect time to reflect on organizational goals and align them with strategic investments, particularly in the realm of leadership and culture, and how that may affect your employees. Why year-end? It’s a good time to look back on the previous year and think

15 Feb 2024

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Culture & Talent
The Rise of Gig Economy Entrepreneurs: Crafting the New Work Contract on Their Own Terms
In recent years, there has been a notable shift in the employment landscape, with many individuals opting to become entrepreneurs in the gig economy rather than pursuing traditional corporate careers. This trend reflects a desire for autonomy, flexibility, and the opportunity to reap the benefits of both employment doing the

15 Mar 2023

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News, Organizational Strategy
Teams of The Future Workforce
“Embrace the changes we’re facing.” “Start thinking differently about talent.” “Focus on building a workforce for the future.” You’ve either heard these phrases before or, you’ve said them yourself. Either way, the common conclusion we can draw from all of these phrases is that in order for strategic execution, operational

16 Nov 2022

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Culture & Talent
I’m Offended.
Anyone looking for an "Easy Button" lately to handle human resources within your organization? Every time I read another article that talks about leaders from other functions stepping in to lead HR I pause. Not because I have a fundamental disagreement with that, but I do find it offensive when

20 Oct 2022

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Culture & Talent, News
Did Covid Kill Culture?
Some think it 100% did, while others believe it did not. The answer to this question is more complex than a simple yes or no. However, it’s safe to say Covid definitely changed culture for multiple reasons. Taking a step back from everything that has transpired over the last few

28 Jun 2021

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Leadership
An “Aha”​ Moment
I can remember it like it was yesterday. It was a fall day a few years ago and I was honored to be included in a networking "spa day" with around ten other CHRO's and Heads of HR. We were at a luxurious resort and had completed a morning of

15 Feb 2018

Blog - Trust as a Strategic Catalyst
Leadership
Trust as a Strategic Catalyst
Trust is the bedrock of any relationship. It allows us to be vulnerable. Trust is a catalyst for truly opening up and being our authentic selves with a feeling of psychological safety. When we trust those around us, especially at work, great things happen. The best ideas are often born
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