by Jan Malasek | Mar 2, 2020 | OnDemand Update, Uncategorized
February 28, 2020 Charlottesville, VA OnDemand Resources, the leading provider of independent project and interim talent in strategic procurement, supply chain and operations is delighted to announce the hire of Wil Henderson, a seasoned operations consultant with significant experience supporting clients in their efforts to achieve exceptional results as they pursue cost reduction and efficiency improvement initiatives. Wil will assume the role of Managing Director and will be responsible for overall business development and client support efforts. Mr. Henderson brings to OnDemand over two decades of experience in strategic sourcing, supply chain and operations. As a consultant, he has led numerous complex strategic sourcing and operations transformations across many industries throughout North America and globally, serving as a trusted partner and advisor to clients from the mid-market to the Fortune 500. His background includes roles with Accenture, E&Y, and, most recently as a partner with Gibson Consulting. He has earned certifications as a Project Management Professional and LSS Black Belt, and holds an undergraduate degree from Auburn University and an MBA from The University of Notre Dame. “I am delighted to join the high performing team at OnDemand. I had the pleasure to get to know Jan and his team over the years and was always impressed with their ability to serve their clients” said Wil Henderson. “We are pleased to welcome Wil to our team, to help us accelerate our strong growth which is only possible by continuing to deliver superior work for our clients,” said Jan Malasek, OnDemand’s CEO. “Wil’s great client management and engagement skills will ensure that our existing and new clients will get the...
by Jan Malasek | Jul 29, 2015 | Independent Consulting, Uncategorized
For the past 90 years a 40 hour work week has been the centerpiece of American life. This structure was necessary because it was the only way to bring people together to collaborate or produce. It was the norm and we all subscribed. But lately, that’s all been changing – and changing fast. Technology, a retiring work force, a changing economy are all playing a role. According to a recent study, Freelancing in America: A National Survey of the New Workforce, there are currently 53 million workers that consider themselves “freelancers”. These independent consultants make up 34% of the American workforce. That number will grow. Over the next 15 years 40% of the current workforce, the Baby Boomers will retire. Replacing them will be a challenge. Generation X is small and Generation Y, the group most familiar with the concept of independent consulting, has a different concept of how they want to work. By 2020 it is estimated that over 49% of the American workforce will be independent consultants. In fact, this exodus has already begun and employers are feeling the pinch. A recent Corporate Leadership Council report states that nearly 60% of organizations surveyed revealed that they are currently experiencing a leadership shortage. 76% of these companies are not confident they will be able to adequately fill these positions. This talent drain is inevitable and without planning, organizations will struggle to maintain a bench with enough depth and skill to ensure their firm’s success. In 2014, more than $1Trillion (with a “T”) dollars were contributed to the economy by independent consultants. This change in the way Americans work is,...
