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Perhaps you’ve heard the term ‘blended workforce,’ and you’re wondering if this is something that could work for your business. Blended workforces can be called a variety of things, such as on-demand or variable staffing models. These types of workforces use independent workers or contractors to fill in the gaps, looking at the skills and expertise that is needed and then hiring from there. The great thing about this is that extra expertise and manpower is at your fingertips just when you need it.

Having a stable core group of employees is a must, as having freelancers come in to help with different projects can be a significant change. Your employees have the experience to drive growth in your business, and the last thing you want is for them to feel unstable or dislike the new atmosphere and leave. High employee turnover is awful for business, both in terms of reputation, work completed, and time/money spent on training new employees.

Something you’ll commonly find behind a blended workforce is the short-term need for a unique skill set. A company may sometimes require a skill that is outside of their full time’s team knowledge. Instead of turning the contract away and losing out, they’ll hire a contractor who is highly recommended and skilled to complete the job instead.

More info: The Changing Demographics Of The Workforce In The Telecom Industry - On-Demand And Blended