Talent Gap

Yes, more than ever. But many in Silicon Valley are arguing otherwise -- and I fear that I am losing the debate.

In the on-demand world, 40% of the U.S. workforce may be "contingent" by 2020. That fact raises important questions that must be addressed now.

On-demand platforms have eliminated barriers to self-employment. But people need to be protected when operating as businesses.

As the industry changes, jobs will morph. Imagine a future full of drone pilots, Internet of Things architects and telemedicine nurses.

A lot of ink has been devoted to the looming talent crisis in insurance, but there is actually a very simple solution: you.

Working from home can boost productivity but lead to isolation and insecurity for the employee -- and new liabilities for employers and insurers.

The Jeopardy win by IBM's Watson was just the start; it and other technologies are at the point where they can automate knowledge jobs.

With so many auto adjusters set to retire, there is danger of a real brain drain -- but advances in cognitive computing can fill the gaps.