Advantages of Blended Workforce
1. Flexibility and Scalability: Because the organization has a mix of employees, it will provide flexibility in work. For example, if an organization is working on some big project and needs small help, then they can take help from freelancers and part-time employees rather than hiring more full-time employees if the work is smaller. When the work is done, they can adjust it back to normal. This will help the organization in handling big challenges without the need for a huge team all the time.
2. Increased in Specialized Skills: When the company starts looking for mixed employees rather than only full-time employees, then it will increase the hiring pool of the company, which means they will get access to a variety of talent and expertise rather than only full-timers. This can be very beneficial for short-term projects or the ones which need expertise in a specific field.
3. Promoting Mental Wellness for Employees: If companies start offering flexible schedules and location independence, then it would be very helpful for employees. They will get proper time for balancing both personal and professional life. Independence in choosing a flexible schedule will decrease their stress and improve their mental health. This will boost their engagement and productivity in work, which is beneficial for the growth of the company.
4. Money Saving: Having a mixed workforce saves a lot of money for the company. Because for example, if the company has some work, which will require 4 hours every day and it does not have a flexible workforce and only has full-time workers, then they have to pay more to employees. But if they have part-time employees, then they can assign that work to them and pay according to their hours of work, which will be comparatively, lower compared to full-timers.
5. Quick Adaptability to Trends: When the organization has a different set of workers, they can very quickly assemble a team with the right skills and experience in the field. If the organization does not have a mix of workers, then they need to hire more full-timers, and that will take time. It will help the company stay competitive in the environment.