Highlights from #CWF2016 as told by Twitter

The 5th Contingent Workforce Conference concluded last week and it provided excellent insights into the rising world of Contingent work.
As the economy continues to grapple with unprecedented levels of volatility (cue: ATC2016’s theme – VUCA), the need to create a flexible and agile workforce that is highly adaptable is vital to the success of any organisation. This is where Contingent Workforce comes into play and it looks set to continue growing in influence.
During the conference, delegates from different industries came together to define solutions, debate strategies and discover new ways to create and manage a Contingent Workforce. In addition, keynote speakers such as Alan Wilkerson, Gemma Allen and Nicholas Duggal provided useful case studies that allowed participants to gain better understanding of the demands associated with using Contingent workers.
Social media also had a field day, with delegates encouraged to share their learnings online. Five lucky Tweeters also managed to snag some A$50 gift vouchers for their efforts. Here’s a quick shout out to the winners:

• Antonia Mochan (@antoniam)
• Tony Wallace (@TWallace00)
• Paul Bridgewater (@PBridgewater01)
• Paul Brophy (@PaulBrophy1)
• Megan Connor (@Expert_360)

And if you had missed out on the action, don’t fret – here’s a quick summary to help you get up to speed on the discussions, as told by (none other than) Twitter:

A great start at#CWF2016 pic.twitter.com/GT3N8GCZXh

— Warwick Absolon (@warwickabsolon) September 26, 2016

Don’t let a bottle of wine influence your #contingentworkforce vendor selection – Alan Wilkerson #wordsofwisdom #lessons #CWF2016

— ATC Events & Media (@ATCevent) September 26, 2016

Validate the functionality and benefits of proposed technology solutions for contingent labour, ask good questions, invest wisely #CWF2016 https://t.co/D3Kk4ZfWqs

— Tony Wallace (@TWallace00) September 26, 2016

Freelancer model offers access to global talent pools, flexibility, scale, diversity #CWF2016

— Dr Susan Entwisle (@scentwisle) September 27, 2016

Shared talent ecosystems, regardless of employment type, will help minimise talent shortage #CWF2016

— Paul Bridgewater (@PBridgewater01) September 27, 2016

The #gigeconomy is certainly suitable for larger organisations: scaling up for projects and gaining expertise in priority areas. #CWF2016

— Sidekicker (@getsidekicker) September 27, 2016

The #gigeconomy will be a great opportunity for #millennials to find work in near future – @scentwisle #CWF2016 #contingentworkforce pic.twitter.com/oMWRxpvqlI

— ATC Events & Media (@ATCevent) September 27, 2016

Issues laid out by @scentwisle. #CWF2016 pic.twitter.com/hKOFlM3dVR

— FreelanceAU (@FreelanceORGau) September 27, 2016

Great insights from @TressCox at #CWF2016 about ways to minimise contingent workforce risk pic.twitter.com/wmQk5wv5Rb

— Expert360 (@Expert_360) September 27, 2016

“Greater visibility about contingent workforce data, leads to more control, contained costs, helps better decisions” – key message #CWF2016

— Tony Wallace (@TWallace00) September 27, 2016

It’s an acronym fest here @ #CWF2016!
CMO, ERP, MSP, VMS, EVP, CWF, FML!

— Paul Bridgewater (@PBridgewater01) September 27, 2016

Tomorrow we won’t own a car, we will be engaging with platforms to support our needs – Mark Rowlands from Nvoi #CWF2016 #contingentworkforce pic.twitter.com/KyFsYl3tIE

— ATC Events & Media (@ATCevent) September 27, 2016

#CWF2016 Access versus Ownership key in decisions about perm and contract – platforms will facilitate matching of this talent to users

— trevorvas (@trevorpvas) September 27, 2016

Being an independent work is aspirational says Nvoi rep. True, but it isn’t all easy. Should go in w eyes open #CWF2016

— FreelanceAU (@FreelanceORGau) September 27, 2016

Trust, certainty and sense of community remain important for contingent workers. Can platforms deliver on these needs? #CWF2016

— Tony Wallace (@TWallace00) September 27, 2016

Human interaction is key to ensure an authentic experience in the new platform driven, on demand workforce #CWF2016

— Expert360 (@Expert_360) September 27, 2016

Wow that looks complicated. I’ve had to put my glasses back on 🙂 #CWF2016 pic.twitter.com/kbsipM2eej

— Paul Brophy (@PaulBrophy1) September 27, 2016

Two key lessons – Importance of executive support and moving quickly. Classic #changemanagement buy support and communicate widely #CWF2016

— Tony Wallace (@TWallace00) September 27, 2016

Gemma @medibank giving great presentation. Shows change management & stakeholder engagement might be hard work but is also vital #cwf2016

— Paul Zauch (@PaulZauch) September 27, 2016

Focus on the levers for saving not the cost savings themselves #CWF2016

— Paul Brophy (@PaulBrophy1) September 27, 2016

#CWF2016 Hays key learning from staffing Wembley Stadium innovate incorporate and integrate. pic.twitter.com/tbkQIVqsp1

— trevorvas (@trevorpvas) September 27, 2016

Have had a lot of unknown acronyms thrown at me at #CWF2016. It’s a new world for me 🙂

— Antonia S. Mochan (@antoniam) September 28, 2016

Massive consolidation in corporates and media in recent years. Why? For your data. #CWF2016

— FreelanceAU (@FreelanceORGau) September 28, 2016

“An Intel study of the office of 2025 basically concluded that there won’t be one…” @kwheeler #CWF2016

— Expert360 (@Expert_360) September 28, 2016

Non-routine jobs, skilled or manual, will rise in the future. No one has devised a robot dentist! #CWF2016

— FreelanceAU (@FreelanceORGau) September 28, 2016

Intellectual property has the life span of a banana, love it @kwheeler #cwf2016 pic.twitter.com/QM6nMby76p

— Paul Brophy (@PaulBrophy1) September 28, 2016

The future according to @kwheeler #CWF2016 .
Time to start the preparation! pic.twitter.com/3uEpriQid5

— Paul Bridgewater (@PBridgewater01) September 28, 2016

Work quickly, getting exec sponsors early, will aid your business case in developing a contingent prog. @CXCGlobal_ANZ @medibank #CWF2016

— Paul Brophy (@PaulBrophy1) September 27, 2016

Did we miss anything? Do let us know. Looking forward to seeing everyone again in 2017 as we chart the progress of the Contingent (aka Gig) Workforce! ?