Traditionally, full-time employees have acquired skills and on-the-job training within their companies. But how does that translate to the rapidly expanding freelance workforce? TechCrunch explores how gig economy platforms are embracing last-mile training to take talent to the next level in the on-demand marketplace.
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Skilled Workers Are Driving Freelancer Growth, Pay
HRDive looks at growth and pay increases in the independent labor market in this piece citing BTG's 2019 Skills Index.
Executive Roundtable: The CEO View on Strategic Workforce Planning
SHRM People + Strategy Journal sits down with BTG Co-CEO Jody Miller to discuss the role of HR, CEOs, and the gauges of effectiveness when it comes to winning at Strategic Workforce Planning.
General Assembly and Business Talent Group to Power 21st Century Workforce by Marrying Cutting-Edge Skills with On-Demand Talent
General Assembly and Business Talent Group are working together to meet client and talent needs by marrying world-class training and credentialing with on-demand access to top independent talent.
Bloomberg Business Week: BTG, General Assembly Partner in Education and Labor
Jody Miller, CEO at Business Talent Group, and Jake Schwartz, CEO at General Assembly, talk about their partnership to merge cutting-edge skills education with on-demand talent needs.
Bloomberg Business Week: BTG's 2019 Skills Index
Jody Greenstone Miller discusses key takeaways from Business Talent Group's 2019 Skills Index on Bloomberg Business Week.
Business Talent Group’s 2019 Skills Index Shows the Ten Most Requested Consulting Skills Across Industries in the High-End Gig Economy
Project Management most in-demand and Marketing Communications fastest-growing skill reflecting the new way top companies get work done.
Hire the Manager, Access the Skills
Employers often ponder whether to hire for the specific skills they need in the moment or to look for well-rounded candidates who have the potential to learn those skills down the line.
Gig Mindset Podcast: The Six-Figure Freelancer
BTG CEO Jody Greenstone Miller sat down with Gig Mindset to discuss how companies can better tap into high-level independent executives and why there are more six-figure freelancers today.
Working Together: Full-Time and Temp Employees Have to Work Together—Now What?
Half of all U.S. workers will be in temp positions within the next decade. How can companies support this flexible workforce? BTG CEO Jody Miller shares her insights in this piece from LinkedIn.
5 Ladies Leading Change In Education & Talent Technology
Amid the buzz of the ASU-GSV summit, Forbes highlights five influential women who are on the cutting edge of education and talent leadership, including BTG CEO Jody Greenstone Miller.
6 Things to Know Before Kicking Off Your Management Consulting Career
The beauty of a career in management consulting lies in its flexibility. But new consultants have to develop confidence and chops before they can claim it.
A Growing Crop of “Supertemps” is Changing the Nature of Work
"MBO Partners estimates that the number of freelancers who make more than $100,000 annually grew to 3.3 million in 2018, up 70% from 2011." Jody Miller reflects on the fast-growing talent marketplace.
In the Workplace podcast: Gig Economy Grows Up
BTG CEO Jody Greenstone Miller discusses the state of the high-end independent marketplace with podcast hosts Peter Cappelli and Dan O’Meara.
Ready. Set. Work. Podcast: Part 2, What’s in a Name
BTG CEO Jody Greenstone Miller expands further on the evolution of the gig economy, from the language that defines the industry to her long-term vision of the Future of Work.
Ready. Set. Work. Podcast: Part 1, Setting the Stage for the Gig Economy
BTG CEO Jody Greenstone Miller recently sat down with Ready. Set. Work. podcast host Chad Nitschke to discuss the evolution of the gig economy.
Is Your Company Ready for the Gig Economy?
By tapping into the gig economy, companies can move faster and more efficiently—hiring highly skilled workers with precision as needed. Is your company ready for a more dynamic workforce model?
Talent Acquisition: Why the Human Touch Still Matters in the Age of AI
Artificial intelligence and "people analytics" capabilities are growing ever more powerful and precise, but there will always be an essential "human" element to human resources.
BTG CEO Jody Greenstone Miller Recognized as a Top Influencer in the Workforce Solutions Industry
Business Talent Group is proud to share that our CEO, Jody Greenstone Miller, has been named to Staffing Industry Analysts’ 2019 Staffing 100 List of workforce solutions leaders.
Business Talent Group Launches BTG Europe with Acquisition of London’s Hillgate
Business Talent Group is launching BTG Europe with the acquisition of UK-based Hillgate, a talent marketplace that provides agile workforce solutions to multinational Fortune 500 companies.
The Skills Most In Demand For Independent Management Consultants