Small Businesses Considering End of Traditional Employment Models
Embracing the New Era of Small Business Work: The Death of Traditional Employment? 💭
Yo, peeps! In this era post-COVID, work and employment in small businesses have undergone a complete transformation. With the title of his book saying it all - "Is employment dead?" - my guest on The Small Business Radio Show brings a compelling perspective.
Meet Josh Drean, co-founder of the Work3 Institute, Web3 and Workforce Advisor at the Harvard Innovation Labs, and co-founder of DreanMedia. He's an HR transformation expert who's all about blending emerging tech with workplace strategies, making waves in places like the Harvard Business Review, Forbes, Fast Company, and MIT Technology Review. You might've even caught his YouTube channel raking in millions of views. So, whom better to dish on the fall of traditional employment models?
The Downfall of the Old Guard 👋🏻
Conventional employment, filled with rigidity and hierarchies, is losing ground. The COVID-19 crisis has turbocharged this shift, revealing the outdated nature of conventional employment practices and paving the way for more flexible alternatives.
Autonomy and Flexibility - It's What Employees Crave! 🤘🏻
Today's workforce, especially Gen Z folks, are yearning for greater control over their work lives – and it's about more than just a trend. They're seeking purpose and engagement in their professional journeys. Employees want to feel a connection to their work and the communities they're part of.
Actionable Tips:
Defi and blockchain technology are revolutionizing the finance industry, offering decentralized solutions for small businesses to manage their finances more efficiently.
In this decentralized web3 environment, a lifestyle focused on self-employment and freelancing is becoming increasingly popular, growing alongside small businesses in the new digital economy.
Adapting to this new business landscape requires a tech-savvy approach for small-business owners to remain competitive and thrive in the changing economic climate.
Josh Drean's innovative blend of emerging technology with forward-thinking workplace strategies will undoubtedly be key for small businesses as they navigate the challenges and opportunities of the new era of work.
