In HRchat episode 197, Paul Estes, discusses the impact of the pandemic on the Gig Economy. Paul is dedicated to creating opportunities for everyone, reskilling by doing, and bringing diversity to our work.
Listen to the interview to get Paul’s answers to these questions and more:
1. What do you think the COVID-19 crisis means for the gig economy? Is it an opportunity?
2. In a new normal of remote working, are in-person relationships really that important to getting the job done?
3. As many countries navigate out of the first wave of COVID-19, do you believe that hiring managers will be looking to supplement their workforce with consultants and freelancers rather than full-time employees?
4. For those leaders and HR pros looking to hire freelancers over the remainder of 2020, can you offer some tips to ensure they hire the right people?
5. Why is now a great time for people to take a hard look at their careers and consider the merits of reskilling and pivoting into new careers?
About Paul Estes
Paul is the Editor-in-Chief at Staffing.com by Toptal, a destination dedicated to driving a conversation through expert-driven content and thought leadership. Staffing.com is a centralizing force for understanding the dynamic future within the rise of remote work, the expansion of the freelance economy, and the future of staffing. Paul is the former host of the Gig Mindset podcast and current host of The Talent Economy podcast (the official podcast of Staffing.com).
For 20 years, Paul Estes struggled to balance his home life with fast-moving leadership roles at Dell, Amazon, and Microsoft, where he led a team of progressive HR, procurement, and legal trailblazers to launch Microsoft’s Gig Economy freelance program. Hiring his first virtual assistant transformed the way he lived and worked.