Jon Younger helps experienced professionals understand the freelance economy through his Forbes column and his book Agile Talent: How to Source and Manage Outside Experts.
A management consultant for decades, Jon discovered at age 62 that a third of the workforce at pharmaceutical distributor McKesson were contractors and part-timers being managed as full-time employees. That discovery reshaped his career: he now advises freelance platforms globally and writes about how independent professionals build sustainable practices.
The conversation covers why freelancing is lumpy, how experienced professionals can future-proof their skills, why companies need to adapt to agile talent, and what freelancing looks like as you age.
Jon also discusses the history of freelancing and why the oldest person in the room still has something the youngest people want to hear.
Mentions: Agile Talent: How to Source and Manage Outside Experts by Jon Younger (Harvard Business Review Press). Forbes column: forbes.com/sites/jonyounger.
Jon's book: Agile Talent (Harvard Business Review Press)
Connect with Jon LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jon-younger-phd-57a41455
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