Workforce Ecosystems: A New Strategic Approach to the Future of Work
The latest MIT SMR-Deloitte survey on the future of the workforce finds that most managers consider employees and external workers — including contractors, service providers, app developers, and gig workers — to be part of their workforce. This calls for an integrated approach to workforce management and has led some executives to the idea of a workforce ecosystem. This report discusses benefits and challenges associated with creating and managing a workforce ecosystem.