FREELANCING

Across the globe, organizations are having a devil of time managing a shifting corporate culture that is increasingly reliant on  gig economy workers . As enterprise telecom organizations scurry to adapt, where does a highly skilled freelance worker stand amidst all the noise? With their in-demand skills in a growing industry, do they call the shots? Or are the hiring managers who work for telecom giants managing to hang on to the top hand they've enjoyed before?

If there's any quick answer here, it's that freelance telecom workers - field engineers, for example - should feel the encouragement of the new economy. Here's why

The Temporary Workforce is Now a Permanent Solution

Temporary employees - freelancers, contract workers, and part-timers - have been around for as long as their full-time counterparts. The difference now is that they've grown in number and in importance. Here are three reasons why:

1. Job Security:  There has been a shift in the supply of jobs, from low-skill jobs to high-tech skilled jobs: in the US, manufacturing jobs have all but gone away, but tons of other jobs remain incomplete due to lack of skills

2. Job Loyalty:  Millennials are over half of the workforce and spend on average only 16 months at any job. This is due to the "loyalty challenge" they feel.

3. Technology:  Digital technology is nowhere. Social media is a force that can not be ignored. Due to digital disruption and the rapid rate of change, companies must reposition themselves constantly. They must now be agile. Sometimes, this comes in the form of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) or digital platforms that automate tasks previously handled manually.  more at FIELDENGINEER