09/04/2025

How a "Liquid Workforce" Can Boost Autonomy, Flexibility

Here are benefits such an approach can bring

As more organizations adopt the collective delusion of the “9-9-6 work schedule,” there is a call for redefining the wellness category in corporate America. It begins with changing the collective delusion that it is a badge of honor for employees to put their mental and physical health on the line, burn themselves out or sacrifice their lives to keep their jobs. Gen Z are the unsung heroes in re-writing the rules of the workplace, and they have contributed to the acceleration of “The Liquid Workforce Trend" for employees.

What Is ‘The Liquid Workforce Trend?'

The liquid workforce trend isn’t new. It was introduced in 2016 by Accenture. Since that time, the movement has mostly focused on advantages for businesses, striving to stay competitive in the lightning-fast changing market. A liquid workforce enables companies to reduce overhead in a pinch and adapt to arising economic challenges, scaling up and down fast because they use freelancers and gig workers.

According to Ryan Starks, head of growth at Rising Team, the shift to a liquid workforce is becoming more common. “In uncertain economic times, many businesses aim to stay lean by keeping full-time staff at a minimum and relying more heavily on freelance help in specific areas where the lift is needed."

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