{"id":1314,"date":"2019-04-26T23:12:54","date_gmt":"2019-04-27T06:12:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/addison.lwh.dev\/insights\/gig-economy-meets-bench-model\/"},"modified":"2019-04-26T23:12:54","modified_gmt":"2019-04-27T06:12:54","slug":"gig-economy-meets-bench-model","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/addisongroup.com\/insights\/gig-economy-meets-bench-model\/","title":{"rendered":"Where the Gig Economy Meets the Bench Model"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

What is the Gig Economy?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The definition of the Gig Economy is rather simple. It is a\nfree market system in which temporary positions are common and organizations\ncontract with independent workers for short-term engagements. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Gig Economy is nothing new. It has been around in one shape or form for decades. The terms you have probably heard throughout your career and industry are; contractor, consultant and temp. In some disciplines, like the IT sector, the Gig Economy has been the norm for years. But in other professions, particularly accounting, the term \u201ccontractor\u201d has carried a negative connotation to it. But with the advancement of technology, and the maturing of the millennial generation in the workplace, the \u201cGig\u201d work arrangement is trending up and the demand for unique work schedules is more popular than ever. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Pros of the Gig Economy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The pros for an individual who chooses the Gig work\narrangement can truly be endless.  It\nallows workers more freedom and control over their own career path by picking\nand choosing projects that they are most interested in.  It allows the worker to grow their interpersonal\nskills by becoming adaptable to multiple personalities, corporate cultures, and\nmanagement styles. It gives the worker a perspective that many workers, who\nhave only worked in one organization, simply cannot have.  By working in various organizations and\nindustries, you are able to see how different groups do similar work and bring\na unique perspective to add value. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is also great personal fulfillment in completing a\nsuccessful project. Some workers lack self confidence in themselves. But once\nyou have completed several projects and begin to receive positive feedback your\nconfidence will grow. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Cons of the Gig Economy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There are some serious cons to the Gig Economy that every worker has to contemplate before they decide if the work arrangements make sense for them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The biggest con to the Gig Economy is the idle time spent in between assignments. This is commonly referred to as \u201cbench time.\u201d In an ideal world, the second you end one project, you would have another sitting there waiting for you. Unfortunately, there is no guarantee this will be the case.  In certain situations, the down time in between assignments can be long and there is definite financial risk to the worker if they fail to budget their finances appropriately. Unless, you work for a professional services firm, like DLC who pays you as a full-time employee regardless of if you are on an assignment or not. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another con is the lack of camaraderie and seniority that\none would get in a traditional corporate career path. To be frank, companies\nvalue tenure and, simply put, a person who is only going to be at an\norganization for 6 months to a year usually will not get the same perks or privileges\nas a full-time employee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Bench Model and the Gig Economy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As the Gig Economy matures, so do companies like the DLC Group<\/a>. The DLC Group has been in the Gig Economy before it was called the Gig Economy. The DLC Group deploys a bench consulting model. As an employee you are a full-time salaried consultant with benefits and a 401K plan. In the simplest form, you are paid regardless of your utilization. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The benefits to the employee are rather obvious. The worker is able to benefit from all the pros of the Gig Economy without being exposed to the financial risk associated with the down time between projects. It allows the worker to focus on what they do best and allows DLC\u2019s expert business development professionals to find the worker\u2019s next project. It also allows the workers to build seniority and career advancements within the DLC Group. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The bench model also takes the risk away from Companies using temporary workers. The biggest risk factor that companies who want to use temporary workers has, is exposure if something goes wrong. In a perfect world, nothing would ever go wrong. Unfortunately, that is not the world we live in. Issues will arise and companies may not have the capacity or expertise to deal with these issues. When using a firm like the DLC, companies can reduce their exposure to these unpredictable situations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether you like it or not, the Gig Economy is here and is only growing. Companies like the DLC Group are embracing this change and finding unique ways to add value to its clients<\/a> and to their consultants. <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Author \u2013 Shawn Gillespie, Big 4 CPA
DLC Finance and Accounting Consultant<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Click Here<\/a> to learn what it takes to become a 
DLC Finance and Accounting Consultant.S<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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