The New Gig

I speak with Dr. Rochelle Haynes (Senior Lecturer and CEO, Crowd Potential) about her background and experiences, as well as the rise of freelancing. We also discuss her work around helping countries to attract digital nomads, as well as policy and practices to treat open talent better.

I speak with Magdalena Finke (Freelancer and Content Marketing Specialist) about her personal journey and what made her realise that she needed more than a traditional 9 to 5 job. We also discuss the benefits of content marketing and how this can help freelancers as well as start-ups. We also cover the role of the education system in pushing people to seek a “traditional” job.

I speak with Frederik Fahning (CEO, Zenjob) about the development of remote working and the digital transformation of the labour market. We also discuss why there is a need for a modern staffing agency and what is in it for individuals and enterprises adapting to the future of work.

I speak with Emma Ridderstad (CEO, Warpin) about how technology is affecting human interactions and the world of work. We also discuss how VR can help people to re-learn how to communicate properly as well as support wellbeing in the workplace.

I speak with Migle Petkeviciene (Lawyer and Data Protection & Compliance expert) about why data protection is a vital consideration regarding the future of work, digitalisation and the platform economy.

We also discuss some of the problems that companies may face, as well as how individuals will be able to own and control their personal data more in the future.

I speak with Rebekah Panepinto (Videocaster and Freelancer) about her journey which includes being a musician as well as a technology business development professional. We also speak about the development of remote working and the digital transformation of work, as well as the opportunities and threats that go hand in hand with these developments.

I speak with Lizzie Penny (CEO, Hoxby) about her new book “Workstyle”, why this issue is so important and the main barriers that freelancers are encountering today. We also discuss Lizzie’s personal journey as well as how digitalisation is transforming society as well as the economy and world of work.

I speak with Klara Tuličić (Freelancer and Entrepreneur) about the reasons for turning away from the 9 to 5, as well as the positive and negative elements associated with this. We also discuss how digitalisation is transforming society as well as the role of the education system in pushing people to work for an employer in the traditional way.

For our 50th episode I speak with the Godfather of the future of work Dr. Jon Younger (Author and advisor) about his research, the opportunities for freelancers today and the skills and talents that are being offered/demanded globally.

We also talk about the decline of the 9 to 5, the demand for more flexibility, and the vital role of digitalisation in this transformation.

I speak with Ohimai Ojeikere (Freelancer) about the opportunities created by digitalisation and the specific possibilities opened up for Africa and Africans.

We also talk about the skills and talents that are being offered, how global companies can benefit, and how the idea of a "job" is being redefined as people demand more options and flexibility.