emerging
People Platform Ecosystem
The gig economy and evolving skillsets are driving a platform mentality, valuing access to skills over ownership.
Timeframe
near-term
Categories
Impact areas
Detailed Analysis
The rise of the gig economy is transforming the traditional employment model. Organizations are increasingly embracing a platform approach, where they connect with a diverse talent ecosystem of core, contingent, and crowdsourced workers. This shift emphasizes access to skills rather than ownership of talent. "Some 82% of surveyed employees say they would consider working on a contract basis, partly because of the opportunity to earn more." This indicates a growing acceptance and even preference for flexible work arrangements.
Context Signals
Growth of the gig economy
Demand for specialized skills
Need for workforce flexibility
Edge
Traditional HR processes will need to be redesigned.
AI-powered platforms will facilitate talent matching and management.
New legal and regulatory frameworks may be required to address the changing nature of work.
