Sessions

Concurrent Session
Online Work, Crowdsourcing and Distributed Teams: Get Prepared for the Future of Work
Tradewinds ABC
Wednesday 04/17/2013 08:30 AM - 09:45 AM   Add to calendar
1.25 HR Credit | Competencies: Critical Evaluation | Intended Audience: Executive-level
Workplace Application:
You will learn the key elements of these rapidly growing staffing models and how best to leverage them—including market landscape, industry players, use cases, and the emerging regulatory and compliance issues. 

In our hyper-connected world, geographical boundaries no longer constrain hiring practices. Technological advances have expanded the talent pool, enabling companies to find and hire talented workers from around the globe through online work platforms. And as new staffing models such as online work, crowdsourcing, and distributed teams emerge, it is becoming increasingly clear that—in the words of Benchmark Capital General Partner Kevin Harvey—“if you have only local talent, you’re hamstrung.” This session will provide essential information for forward-thinking HR executives on how best to leverage these rapidly growing work models, along with context on the industry and its major players as well as key compliance and regulatory considerations.

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Presenter:
Matt Cooper, vice president , Marketplace Operations,
oDesk