To Make Work, Work — We Must Work Together
We are at the starting line of a marathon that is dramatically shifting the way we work. At the forefront of this change is the increasing percentage of independent workers, or freelancers, who make up 20% of the American workforce.
Independence and freedom are two of the driving forces behind the movement towards the “free agent” economy — defined as individuals who purposely don’t associate with any one employer, career or entity. Instead, they are their own employer, career and entity — many times all in one.
This difference in perspective has resulted in greater optimism, confidence and feelings of accomplishment — both for the individual freelancer and the independent worker population at large.
But to what expense are we, as a society, fueling the rise of the freelance economy?
The answer, unfortunately, is a lack of community.
Community is the bedrock that interconnects us all.
Community shows itself in both the physical and digital arenas — from the brick-and-mortar meeting space to an open online forum. Both provide the foundation for individuals to meet and grow their professional network — all while creating a safe and comfortable atmosphere to share opinions, ask for advice or merge skill-sets.
