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ORGANIZER;CN=Marc Cote:MAILTO:marc.cote@comcast.net
SUMMARY:THE FENG: Are you leveraging the Gig Economy, or missing out?
LOCATION:Video Meeting (Zoom link to be provided the evening before the event)
DESCRIPTION:Are you leveraging the Gig Economy, or missing out?&nbsp;How employees and employers leverage agile and remote work is changing rapidly. Are you prepared for this shift, or will it leave you behind? Are you fully leveraging the opportunities and managing the challenges that the Gig Economy presents?&nbsp;More than 76% of companies today use some form of agile workerIt is estimated that around 85% of the jobs that today’s learners will be doing in 2030 have not been invented yet50% of Youths (16-24) and 48% of Seniors (65+) participate in independent work77.4% of gig employers say it’s easier to get approval to hire a contractor vs. a full-time employeeBusiness ownership is on the rise:Over 1 million business start-ups are launched every year65% of new owners said they started a business so they can have control and flexibilityCome prepared to learn:&nbsp;Who is the gig worker; how are they different from “regular” employeesHow large is the gig economyHow COVID-19 has accelerated the adoption of the gig economyThe major new evolution in human life which makes the gig economy enormously important to the thriving of individuals in ALL areas of life, not just workHow to participate in the gig economy&nbsp;Sources:&nbsp;Randstad Workplace 2025The next era of human|machine Partnerships, Dell TechnologiesWhite Collar Gig Economy Study provided by GIGSMARTMcKinsey Global Institute AnalysisSBA.gov&nbsp;&nbsp;Presenter:Todd Pfister, Partner, TP4 Advisors and Managing Partner of FranNet MidAmerica&nbsp;Todd Pfister brings more than 30+ years of experience in M&amp;A, corporate development, finance, operations, sales and human resources, delivering top- and bottom-line results across a broad range of industriesHe is also Partner of TP4 Advisors, Inc., a fractional CFO, Bookkeeping/Accounting and M&amp;A business that assists closely held businessesHe is Managing Partner of FranNet MidAmerica, where he counsels individuals and franchise organizations, developing the best strategic fit for all stakeholdersLastly, and most importantly, he has been married over 31 years to Natalie. They have five children: Trenton (25), Brady (23), Candace (21), Azu (20), and Isabella (17)&nbsp;&nbsp;FENG Presentation/Agenda:&nbsp;8:00 am – Introductions &amp; 30 second elevator pitches (time permitting)8:25 am – Presentation &amp; interactive discussion&nbsp;9:15 am – Wind-down, and final networking discussions9:30 am - Adjourn&nbsp;PLEASE REGISTER:&nbsp;Members login:&nbsp;http://www.thefeng.org/membersonly/ this will take you to your personal home page. Check the box for this event.&nbsp;&nbsp;Guests are welcome and please contact Boston Chapter Chair Marc Cote if interested in attending…&nbsp; marc.cote@comcast.net&nbsp;Zoom meeting link to be provided the evening before the event.&nbsp;There is no fee for the program, however, when registering if you would like to help continue to support our great organization please feel free to make a tax deductible donation to the FENG right on the FENG website.&nbsp; Thanks!!!&nbsp;FENG Boston Chapter Leadership:&nbsp;Marc CoteDuxbury, MAmarc.cote@comcast.net617-538-5688&nbsp;
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