Hiring, overseeing, and managing a flexible team is very different than the day-to-day management of traditional, 9-5 employees. Full-time employees tend to have set schedules and salaries and are, more likely than not, located in the same place as the
Even Big Businesses are Hiring More Freelancers
One of the most significant US workforce shifts to come out of the past year is the growth and popularity of freelancing. As more high-skilled individuals choose to freelance during the COVID-19 pandemic, big businesses are starting to pay attention. Just
Limited Travel to Stores? We Have You Covered
The past few months have upended all of our daily routines and changed how most companies are able to run their business. For a brand that has relationships with retail partners around the country, one of the largest challenges has
59 Million Americans Did Freelance Work This Year
Accelerated by COVID-19 and an uncertain job outlook, more than a third of the American workforce did some freelance work on the side this year. According to a new Freelance Forward report released on Tuesday by Upwork, this means 59 million Americans are
Retail Needs Top Sales Associates, Now More Than Ever
The total upheaval of the retail industry over the past several months has made the industry question just about everything. While some stores are just starting to get back on their feet, and others are in a state of flux,
The AllWork Guide to Restarting Your Field Team
The past few weeks have been an unprecedented time for brands and retailers. Now that stores are reopening and customers are shopping again, it’s time to put sales talent back into store to drive engagement and increase sales. However, things
Succeeding at Retail: 10 Best Practices You Should Adopt Now
As COVID-19 continues to impact the retail industry, the AllWork team has been working closely with our brand partners and while most retail locations across the country remain closed, we’ve used this time to take a look back at what
The Future of Flexible Work: a conversation with our CEO Glenn Laumeister
The HUGE growth of the gig economy has created challenges for companies. All of a sudden, they needed to figure out how to manage this new flexible workforce. That’s where AllWork comes in. In the latest UpTech Report, our CEO
Beyond Uber: Why AllWork is Building Enterprise Workforce Management for the Gig Economy
Back in 2009, Uber exploded on the scene and created a completely new way for people to work. They launched the Gig Economy and created an entirely new employment model. For the first time, workers could earn income with no
The Gig Economy: Freelancer Best Practices
It’s no secret that the modern workforce is changing. In an era where more value is being placed on workplace autonomy, flexibility and freedom, the gig economy is becoming the new normal. So much so, that 36% workers work in