Sandra Moran, Chief Customer Experience and Marketing Officer at WorkForce Software talks with BenefitsPRO readers about the side hustle revolution occurring in the workforce. Moran highlights that more workers than ever are juggling multiple jobs and generating multiple revenue streams – whether driven by necessity, motivation to live a certain lifestyle, or the desire for flexibility, traditional employment is evolving. She points out that employees who are part of this transformation will need to consider the strategies to avoid burnout and remain successful personally, financially, and professionally.
On the employer side, she urges organizations to adapt to this new dynamic in the workforce, for example by offering flexible work arrangements and utilizing modern technology such as mobile solutions, digital checklists, and streamlined communication apps which will enable the workforce to stay connected to each other and the business. Acknowledging, accepting, and supporting this side hustle revolution will be essential to attracting talent and building resilient, future-ready organizations.
“Providing scheduling capabilities for workers to indicate times they are not able to work, swap shifts with other workers, or manage their own schedules gives them a level of control of their commitments.”
“To further adapt to workers who are managing multiple jobs, providing access to easy-to use, modern tech tools will be critical. Consumer-grade tech tools will help workers stay organized and productive. Mobile solutions, digital checklists and streamlined communication apps help people stay connected with their teams and remove barriers to efficiency. These tools will be especially important for businesses with many employees in roles that are deskless or shift-based,” says Moran.
