By Rob Balfour, VP Enterprise Sales, AllWork 

There’s a dramatic global shift taking place in the in the makeup of a company’s internal workforce. The shift reflects not just the dynamics of the new economy, but also the increasingly popular employment trend of hiring a pool of contingent workers.

This shift does not come without its challenges. Some of the biggest shifts are taking place in consumer-facing roles such as retail and all the brands supporting their retail partners.

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By Rob Balfour, VP Enterprise Sales, AllWork 

Study after study is drawing a clearer picture of the future of work; specifically, the contingent workforce. Businesses and employees are seeking options for flexibility. Employees and companies have the desire to earn money apart from the traditional style of doing business. Now, more and more organizations are realizing the potential of employing those who are flexible to have plenty of staffing when the business needs it and save money when it doesn’t.

A contingent workforce, also known as a flexible workforce or an on-demand workforce, is a staff that is optimized for when it is needed. Depending on the nature of the business, this flexibility can mean many things. Some of the biggest shifts are taking place today and will continue to grow is in the retail and services sector.

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