Lead The Work

Lead the Work is one of the most provocative business books to be published in a long time. It challenges the thinking around what they call the ''non-employment work arrangement''. Thinking outside of the box to leverage partners on a project, crowd sourcing a complex problem, or running a business primarily on a contract workforce will challenge traditional thinking on pay, benefits and rules of engagement in the ''workplace''. In a simple approach, Lead the Work outlines alternatives and provides provocative solutions to these varied approaches. As an HR leader, considering how to reconsider the work arrangement to meet business strategies will be one of the biggest work transformations in the 21st century. With the shifting economies and permeable boundaries around ''work'' across the globe, harnessing this new talent pipeline will be a challenge. It will also be a competitive advantage if done well. This is a must read for HR leaders and CEO's alike. While these creative approaches not only save money and infrastructure, companies can also become a global employer of top talent attracting and retaining this talent when they need it and for however long they need it to complete desired tasks. The ability to attract and reduce talent in a healthy open way will allow the company to retain a top talent brand while being profitable. ''So if you desire more leverage, becoming and staying a 'best place to work', and addressing the competitive talent landscape to harness the best talent for the right problem, then Lead the Work is a must read. It will get you thinking about possibilities and push us further into the new way of work.'' Pat Wadors, Senior Vice President, Global Talent, LinkedIn