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Fractional Talent is Here to Stay
Fractional Talent is Here to Stay
The traditional descriptor of a "full-time employee" as someone working a 40-hour work week has changed. The next few…
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WSJ has it wrong on Remote Work
WSJ has it wrong on Remote Work
This WSJ article is misleading. The author suggests remote workers being laid off more than in-office workers is some…
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Michael Morris reposted thisMichael Morris reposted thisThank you, Randstad Digital | Torc, for the shirt! 👕 “Welcome Home! A community built for technologists to be their home base throughout their career” #torc Roxy Rodriguez-Becker taylor desseyn
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Michael Morris shared thisThanks for the opportunity Michael BernzweigMichael Morris shared thisMichael Morris, our Global Head of Platform and Talent, was recently featured on The Software Spotlight Podcast with Michael Bernzweig to discuss how AI is shifting tech hiring away from isolated specialists toward versatile “builders.” Mike explains that while AI handles repetitive coding tasks, the real enterprise need is for technologists who understand the entire product lifecycle from conception to cloud deployment. The old linear staffing model is being replaced by smaller, high-velocity teams pulled from active digital communities. 🎧 Listen to the full episode to discover how we are leveraging our 3.2M+ digital talent community to future-proof enterprise teams: https://lnkd.in/di4er3FA Randstad Digital | Torc #RandstadDigital #TalentMarketplace #AILeadership #TechTalent #SoftwareSpotlight
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Michael Morris shared thisMaking AI learning part of your job is important for companies to keep a level playing field for their talent. Allow for time to learn, play, and experiment...it is not new that this pays back with interest!AI, the Gender Gap, and the Reconstitution of WorkAI, the Gender Gap, and the Reconstitution of Work
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Michael Morris shared thisCalling all builders!Michael Morris shared thisThis one is for the builders! This Wednesday, April 8th, we're kicking off a two-part workshop series in partnership with Vonage and it goes from "Hello World" to "Hello Metaverse." Session 1 is all about the foundations, Dwane Hemmings, JavaScript Developer Advocate at Vonage, is walking you through the Vonage Voice API live in your browser. If you've been wanting to get your hands on Voice APIs and WebXR, this is the place to start. RSVP 👉🏼 https://luma.com/hhbuhzxc #torcdev #vonage #voiceapi #webxr #javascript #developerworkshop
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Michael Morris shared thisThanks, David Weldon, for the thoughtful piece on the importance of training, upskilling, and certifications to future-proof your career skills.Automation certifications: The best options to boost your career - SpiceworksAutomation certifications: The best options to boost your career - Spiceworks
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Michael Morris shared thisLooks like a great session!Michael Morris shared thisNext week, I’ll be in Mexico City with Randstad Digital | Torc for Talent-Network's Talent Land, where I’ll be speaking on a topic I care deeply about: why and how in-person events unlock opportunities the internet can’t. We spend so much time online building profiles, sending messages, and applying for opportunities, but some of the most important moments in our careers still happen in real life. This talk is all about how to actually make those moments count. I’ll be sharing how to walk into a room with intention, how to start real conversations, how to find the right people to connect with, and how to turn those interactions into something that continues beyond the event. If you’re attending Talent Land, I’d love to see you there. Excited to represent the home team and speak on something I’ve been building around for over 15 years.
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Michael Morris shared thisSpeed and transparency at Randstad Digital | Torc, Thx Paz Calderon JordanMichael Morris shared thisWe asked Paz Calderon Jordan, one of our matchers at Randstad Digital | Torc, what makes our hiring process move so quickly. Her answer wasn’t about automation or shortcuts. It was about alignment. When clients and matchers work transparently, share feedback fast, and stay connected, the right talent surfaces in days, not weeks. That’s how we make hiring smarter and faster https://lnkd.in/eRKv5Y-w
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Michael Morris reposted thisMichael Morris reposted thisWhat happens to the IT staffing industry when intelligent software becomes a member of your delivery team? Join industry innovators and thought leaders Anju Abel, Christophe Kolb, Michael Morris, and Nimitt Sharma as they discuss how hybrid teams of humans + AI agents are disrupting IT staffing, and how you can capitalize on the changes. Don’t miss out—join us by registering today at www.siexecutiveforum.com #ExecForum Featuring leaders from LanceSoft, Inc.,Taller, Randstad Digital, and Pyramid Consulting, Inc
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Michael Morris shared thisGreat piece…be a thought doer and be proud of your earned scar tissue! https://lnkd.in/eiyQ35QG
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Michael Morris liked thisMichael Morris liked thisWeek 5 in the books, it was a good week. So much good and value we are adding, time to scale. Week 5 Highlights: Activated the community for some amazing permanent jobs—thanks taylor desseyn We helped 8 people start a new chapter this week, some incredibly impactful positions, shaping companies and future-state. Adam Daley Patrick Groetzinger Erich RyserErich Ryser Derek KinschDerek Kinsch Lauren Parker Brandon McNeela Belief quotient is rising Casey Jacox. You’d be proud. Forward deployed sales is in full activation mode. Philip Lakin (bruh, we still need to connect). Interviewed four sales and leadership talent, each impressive in their own right. It’s clear what we are building is a game changer. Saw first hand great people bringing great solutions to our clients. Katie Velde Josh Riebel Mary Bailey Andrew Lamb, Growth. Is. Inevitable. 🏄🏄
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Michael Morris liked thisMichael Morris liked thisOur Q2 2026 financial results demonstrate that our Partner for Talent strategy is delivering both growth and higher profitability for Randstad. With €5.9B in revenue (+1.9% organic) and €182M in underlying EBITA (+8% YoY), we are delivering tangible progress across Randstad. Here are some highlights: 🎯 secured €1.3 billion in new client wins across H1, capturing demand in healthcare, e-commerce, logistics and AI data center infrastructure. ⚡centralized talent centers now handle >50% of talent validation reducing friction. 💻 powered 1.7 million self-scheduled shifts, connecting talent and clients faster and more easily. 🏆 ranked #1 HR services provider in the Dow Jones Best-in-Class World Index. Thank you to all Randstad colleagues globally for your execution and dedication as we build the world's most equitable and specialized talent company. Explore our full Q2 results here: https://lnkd.in/edAPEWbG
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Michael Morris liked thisMichael Morris liked thisSome say that measuring the true impact of reputation is impossible. I don't buy it. Today is Q2 financial results day at Randstad - always a proud milestone for the company. You can see our results below. But while the headlines naturally focus on the numbers, I want to take a moment to talk about what sits right alongside them. We report our Corporate Affairs reputational impact just as rigorously as we do our financial results. Whether we’re actively engaging our employees, driving thought leadership, shaping labor market policy, embedding our sustainability priorities or supporting volunteering in our communities, every effort is tied directly to two things: driving business growth and creating real societal impact. If you’re serious about your values, those two goals have to go hand in hand. A huge thank you to our global Communications, Public Affairs, Sustainability, and Corporate Citizenship teams. You show up with passion and agility every day, proving that our work isn't just felt - it's measurable, its impactful, it's important. So proud of this team and what we continue to build together. 💙 #Randstad #CorporateAffairs #TogetherWeGrow #OneRandstad
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Michael Morris liked thisMichael Morris liked thisEindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) holds a very special place for me, which is why I am incredibly honored to return to campus on October 17th to celebrate the university’s 70th anniversary at the Alumni Lustrum Day. I'm delighted to take the stage alongside Koen Janssen, President of the Executive Board, for a keynote centered around this year's theme: "Curiosity Connects". In a time defined by rapid technological transformation, curiosity is the starting point of innovation, the fuel for discovery, and the force that brings diverse perspectives together to solve complex problems. It is the human capability we need to navigate the future I look forward to reconnecting with fellow alumni, new friends, and exploring what's in store for the next generation of innovators. Will I see you there? You can secure your spot and check out the full program here https://lnkd.in/dtGsxAnh
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Michael Morris liked thisMichael Morris liked thisThank you, Randstad Digital | Torc, for the shirt! 👕 “Welcome Home! A community built for technologists to be their home base throughout their career” #torc Roxy Rodriguez-Becker taylor desseyn
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Michael Morris liked thisMichael Morris liked thisThat's a wrap on Spirit Week! What a fun way to kick off the celebration of America's 250th anniversary. Soliant wishes everyone a safe, happy, and memorable Fourth of July. ❤️🤍💙🎆
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Michael Morris liked thisThis week, I had the chance to celebrate an early Fourth of July with our Jacksonville colleagues as we recognize America's 250th anniversary. It was a fun reminder of the incredible culture we're building together and how much I enjoy spending time with our teams across the country. Wishing everyone a safe and happy Fourth of July. I hope you enjoy time with family, friends, and those who matter most.Michael Morris liked thisThat's a wrap on Spirit Week! What a fun way to kick off the celebration of America's 250th anniversary. Soliant wishes everyone a safe, happy, and memorable Fourth of July. ❤️🤍💙🎆
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Building Your Brand: Make Business Happen in a Global Economy
BMD Publishing
Today’s best business opportunities can be found worldwide and there are no closed borders for open-minded entrepreneurs who recognize the value of thinking globally. That is why Building Your Brand: Make Business Happen in a Global Economy is a useful guide for business founders and owners looking to sharpen their value proposition and cultivate a global mindset.
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Gamification 2.0: The Global Language of Data, Competition and Opportunity - Part 1
DevOps Digest
See publicationGamification is serious business. According to a recent report(link is external), the gamification market is projected to grow from $9.1 billion in 2020 to $30.7 billion by 2025. While the term artfully captures the fun of scoring points and competing against others (and ourselves), gamification is driving profound economic and cultural changes in how human beings perceive and pursue work. Every business endeavor involves behavioral psychology, so integrating the propensity adult brains have…
Gamification is serious business. According to a recent report(link is external), the gamification market is projected to grow from $9.1 billion in 2020 to $30.7 billion by 2025. While the term artfully captures the fun of scoring points and competing against others (and ourselves), gamification is driving profound economic and cultural changes in how human beings perceive and pursue work. Every business endeavor involves behavioral psychology, so integrating the propensity adult brains have for dopamine and the positive feelings associated with playing games into business strategies makes good financial and operational sense.
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NASA’s earthquake prediction coding ‘match’ almost complete
Silicon Republic
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A NASA crowdsourcing exercise to seek a way to predict earthquakes using software algorithms is set to conclude, with US$25,000 up for grabs for the best performers in the contest.
The project is all based on a theory that electromagnetic pulses (EMPs) are precursors to quakes.
As a starting point, NASA released swathes of EMP data collected over a…Share on FacebookTweet about this on TwitterShare on LinkedInShare on Google+Pin on PinterestShare on RedditEmail this to someone
A NASA crowdsourcing exercise to seek a way to predict earthquakes using software algorithms is set to conclude, with US$25,000 up for grabs for the best performers in the contest.
The project is all based on a theory that electromagnetic pulses (EMPs) are precursors to quakes.
As a starting point, NASA released swathes of EMP data collected over a three-month period, some from areas that have suffered earthquakes and some from areas that have not, giving contestants two weeks to establish an applicable code. -
IT Matters - Top 5 factors CEOs need to know to harness Big Data
DOTmed HealthCare Business News
See publicationA perfect storm is brewing in technology: data availability and access to key skill sets to solve previously unimaginable problems. It’s referred to as, “The Big Data Revolution” and this confluence of technology, data and skill will allow us to do amazing things.
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Is the sharing economy always a net good?
Dreamforce 2014
While the sharing economy is changing conventional models, downsides can loom, including quality control and effective protection of workers' rights.
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Student-Sourced, Crowdsourced Mobile Apps
Campus Technology
See publicationAt Bryant University, mobile apps start with a student competition for mobile app ideas, then move into crowdsourcing and more.
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Crowdsourcing means raising an army of developers
SD Times
See publicationEnterprises are grappling with a rapidly changing IT landscape and not enough in-house developer talent to deal with it. As the explosion of the cloud, Big Data, mobile and connected devices leaves organizations strapped for skills in emerging areas, more and more enterprises are turning to crowdsourced application development.
Crowdsourcing development platforms give enterprise organizations access to a free market of developer talent, ready and mobilized to work on an application right…Enterprises are grappling with a rapidly changing IT landscape and not enough in-house developer talent to deal with it. As the explosion of the cloud, Big Data, mobile and connected devices leaves organizations strapped for skills in emerging areas, more and more enterprises are turning to crowdsourced application development.
Crowdsourcing development platforms give enterprise organizations access to a free market of developer talent, ready and mobilized to work on an application right away. It’s a mutually beneficial arrangement, giving enterprises the specific developer skillsets they need to build custom software, and allowing developers to supplement their incomes, choosing their own freelance projects in a collaborative but competitive atmosphere and gaining new programming skills in the process.
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Crowdsourced Software Development
Financial Times
See publicationHigh quality global journalism requires investment. Please share this article with others using the link below, do not cut & paste the article. See our Ts&Cs and Copyright Policy for more detail. Email ftsales.support@ft.com to buy additional rights. http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/ea85ad08-1b2a-11e3-b781-00144feab7de.html#ixzz4I5APZeT9
You might think hard-pressed software developers had enough on their plates to deter them from doing extra work with no certainty of financial…High quality global journalism requires investment. Please share this article with others using the link below, do not cut & paste the article. See our Ts&Cs and Copyright Policy for more detail. Email ftsales.support@ft.com to buy additional rights. http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/ea85ad08-1b2a-11e3-b781-00144feab7de.html#ixzz4I5APZeT9
You might think hard-pressed software developers had enough on their plates to deter them from doing extra work with no certainty of financial reward.
But that is precisely what they are doing in their thousands when they sign up to compete in crowdsourced software design challenges.
“It’s all about ‘gamification’ – turning work into a game,” says Mike Morris, general manager of US-based CloudSpokes, a crowd-sourcing provider
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Cool programmer challenge: Football algorithm = $50,000
Computer World
Programming Competition for ESPN where predictive algorithms compete using historical data to determine who will win a college football game.
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Standards penetrate telecom industry
Computer World
See publicationTalks about how Operational Support Systems (OSS) hinder advancements in the telecom industry.
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