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Introduction
to Free Agency
What exactly is free agency? How does a free agent differ
from a freelance? This chapter considers the changing nature
of free agents in a modern business world. Rise of free agency;
What it means; Statistics for growth in number of free agents;
Factors driving the shift; Rise of individualism; Social and
economic context; Why work for an organization when you can
work for yourself?. Are free agents any happier? Being responsible
for career; Can corporations accommodate free agents? The
new challenges.
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What
is Free Agency?
How do we define a free agent? How do we see individuals who
work for companies but are still entrepreneurs? This chapter
examines exactly what makes a free agent a free agent. What
is free agency? The free agent as entrepreneur; Bruce Tulgan;
Dan Pink; Free agents and the law.
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The
Evolution of the Free Agent
So how did we get to where we are today? What are the factors
in the workplace which led to the evolution of the free agent?
This chapter considers the history and development of the
free agent. Short history of free agencies; How we got to
where we are now; The shift to self-employment; Changing employment
landscapes; The end of jobs-for-life; Widespread downsizing;
The rise of the knowledge workers; Employer loyalty and its
demise; The end of psychological contracts; The move to short-term
contracts; The change in attitudes to employment
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The
E-Dimension
Free agents can capitalize greatly on the new developments
within the Internet. How will they rise to these new challenges?
How can corporations and companies make best use of the Internet?
This chapter deals with these issues. Implications of the
Internet and IT; Liberating people from their offices; Free
agents working for clients anywhere in the world; The boost
to free agency; Free agent interview - case study.
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The
Global Dimension
As the world seems to shrink, free agents can consider the
entire global economy their oyster bed. This chapter looks
at how a global economy affects being a free agent and how
global organizations can benefit from free agents. The implications
of globalization; The issues raised; The one-person global
business; The global Website designer.
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The
State of the Art
Free agency is constantly evolving. So what news is breaking
even as we read that affects this topic? Key issues today;
Current debate; Negotiating with individuals on a project
by project basis; Looking to the future; The shift from salaries
to performance-based remuneration; Flexible working arrangements;
Case study; The change in the role of the manager
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In
Practice: Free Agent Success Stories
So how do we go about being free agents or making best use
of free agents? This chapter looks at two success stories
as well as some drawbacks. Case study of an independent professional;
On becoming a free agent.
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Key
Concepts and Thinkers
Free agency has its own language. This chapter explains some
of the terms found in free agency such as IR35, subbies, teleworking,
and squirrels. Glossary of free agency terms; Reviewing the
literature.
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Resources
Free agency is a fast‐moving modern phenomenon. A lot
is currently being written on the subject and this chapter
lists the best resources, including a summary of useful Websites.
Working Today; Monster Talent Market; FreeAgentNation; Votech
Education; Free Agent.com; Guru; Job hunter; HR consultants;
Fast Company; IT Contracting; Unicomsystems.
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Ten
Steps to Making Free Agency Work
Free agency theory is fine but it has to be made to work in
practice. This chapter provides the key insights into the
practical aspects of free agency. Making the move; Making
it work; Have a plan; Research the market; Protect yourself;
Get paid; Manage your cash flow; Safeguard your money from
the tax office; Be motivated; Sell yourself.
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