Monday, December 9, 2019

The Emergent Gig Economy Draws in Knowledge-Intensive Advisors

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With an active network of 12,000 advisors, AdvisoryCloud offers companies access to top-level executives in specialized fields. The AdvisoryCloud approach was featured in a recent Forbes article that brings focus to an emergent gig economy model. The need for flexible, on-demand advisors was highlighted, such as those provided through AdvisoryCloud.

The gig economy is one that has evolved significantly from being an Internet-enabled pathway for picking up extra work to the fundamental business model of major companies such as Uber, Grubhub, and Airbnb. Rather than being relegated to the margins, McKinsey and Co. has identified creative and knowledge-intensive segments as the largest and most rapidly expanding within the gig economy.

Experts hired on a temporary basis often provide advisory services in complex areas such as cyber security, artificial intelligence, and cash flow management. They also bridge gaps between executive management teams and private company boards, which have strategic imperatives that are often not well aligned. Those hired through advisory services benefit from platforms that assists professionals in building a personal brand that is marketed through an individual webpage. This ensures that they put their best, most professional face forward to the global corporate community.