Still far too often, HR policy is focused solely on permanent workers rather than on all workers in an organization. And that while large numbers of employees today have a different perspective on work. They work on temporary contracts, tied to organizations as self-employed professionals or external contractors. And yet these groups are systematically overlooked by HR policy, to the detriment of all parties involved.

It is up to HR to take on the challenges of the workforce of the future and to reinvent itself. It is time to let go of the old HR paradigm and make way for a new way of thinking. This book provides an overview of these changes and presents a new model for a sustainable, integrated workforce strategy. It makes this book a must-read for any HR professional who wants to take charge and lead the way in these turbulent times.

Roeland van Laer is partner at the Labor Redimo consultancy, where he helps organizations design and implement innovative HR strategies and solutions.

"A must-read! If you're now making the transition from traditional human resource management to a total workforce approach, you're just in time." - Inge Helmers, Global Learning and Development Manager, Marel