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FlexTal
In Leadership, Sales & Growth, Strategy & Business

Rebuilding After Layoffs: Why Freelancers Are the Bridge to Recovery

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Layoffs are hard. That’s not a controversial statement. It’s a shared reality across industries, especially in uncertain economic climates. For the individuals impacted, it’s life-changing. For leaders who remain, it’s sobering. But perhaps the most overlooked challenge comes after the headlines fade: figuring out how to keep the business moving with fewer hands on deck. That’s when the concept of rebuilding after layoffs becomes a real-time test of strategy, resilience, and flexibility.

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FlexTal
In Leadership, Strategy & Business

How to Tackle Burnout: Flexibility as a Solution

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When the Pressure Never Lifts

Some teams operate like they’re always in “go mode.” Deadlines stack. Slack pings multiply. Backlogs grow louder. And eventually, burnout shows up, quietly at first – then all at once. Here’s the thing: your people aren’t the problem. The system is. And that’s where flexible teams – not just staffing, but truly flexible teams as a burnout solution – become a vital part of your resilience strategy.

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FlexTal
In Leadership, Strategy & Business

Navigating Employee Leave of Absence

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When Susan’s on Leave: How to Keep Business Moving (Without Panic Hiring)

Let’s face it – the modern workplace is anything but static. Whether it’s planned time off or an unexpected emergency, employee leave is a normal part of any business. The tricky part? Keeping everything running smoothly while key team members are out. That’s where a little creativity – and a lot of flexibility – go a long way.

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Chris Koens
In Leadership, Sales & Growth, Talent Focus, The Future of Work

Tariffs, Tensions, and Talent: Navigating 2025

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When your supply chain gets taxed, your workforce doesn’t have to.

It started with an email.
Subject line: Urgent: Tariff Changes Affecting Your Shipment.
Your morning coffee suddenly tastes like despair. That container of widgets you’ve ordered for years? The duties just jumped from a manageable $2,000 to a migraine-inducing $12,000. And just like that, your budget has all the structural integrity of a wet paper bag.

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Chris Koens
In Leadership, Strategy & Business, The Future of Work

Smart Hiring Is Smart Business: How Freelance Staffing Maximizes ROI

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Hiring isn’t just about putting someone’s butt in a chair (or their face in a Zoom square) anymore. It’s about strategy — and more specifically, return on investment. When businesses focus only on the up-front salary cost of a hire, they’re missing the bigger picture. In today’s economic landscape, traditional hiring can quietly drain resources — while agile staffing solutions like freelance talent can dramatically shift the cost-benefit equation in your favor.

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Chris Koens
In Leadership, Lifestyle, Strategy & Business, The Future of Work

2023: A WorkSpace Odyssey

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In a world where technology has rewritten the rules of our daily lives… Okay, now, go ahead and re-read that first line in your best movie-trailer-announcer voice.

Technology is a catalyst for change. Devices and apps have updated how we interact with our workplace and with each other. Predominantly, the modern blend of hardware and software is working to simplify tasks, reduce redundant chores, and make access to information – and each other – easier. Technology is everywhere.

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Chris Koens
In Leadership, Strategy & Business, The Future of Work

Freelancers Unleashed: Uncovering The Power Of The On-Demand Workforce

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Today’s rapidly evolving business landscape has redefined the traditional notions of how employees think about work and employment. The rise of the on-demand economy has ushered in a new era where freelancers are taking center stage, redefining how work gets done. The on-demand workforce, characterized by independent contractors, remote workers, and gig economy participants, offers a range of benefits and opportunities for businesses willing to tap into its power. It may be time for your organization to explore the untapped potential of the on-demand workforce and start to understand how it might be able to transform your business.

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Alex Manion
In Leadership, Marketing & Branding, Strategy & Business, The Future of Work

Marketing in the Digital Age of Business

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For over a decade, people have been tossing around the term “The Digital Age of Business.” Today, everyone has access to countless versions of software and augmented-reality options to perform marketing tasks. Nearly every day, a new mobile app pops up and promises to give you access to all the tools you need to promote your brand, product, service, or even yourself. With just a little time and a meager budget, we’re just a few clicks away from creating and launching a campaign to drive traffic to our website. However, investing in digital ads without relevant knowledge or strategy often leads to wasted resources and low returns.

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Chris Koens
In Leadership, Strategy & Business, The Future of Work

How To Leverage Flexible Talent To Avoid Leadership Fatigue Or Burnout

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In today’s fast-paced business world, people get stressed and exhausted. It’s no longer just a case of the Mondays; burnout is a common challenge that affects both leaders and employees. In most workplaces, people find constant pressure to deliver results, meet deadlines, and stay ahead of the competition. This work-related stress can significantly affect employees, even the most experienced business leaders. To avoid burnout, many in the workforce reach for the most common magic potion: caffeine. However, there is another, more powerful solution. No, not a double shot of espresso. This other business secret weapon can help you and your team avoid burnout while simultaneously revolutionizing your operations: freelancers.

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