Jon Younger

Founder, Agile Talent Collaborative

Jon is the founder of the Agile Talent Collaborative, a non-profit cooperative that leads research efforts to define best practice for agile talent. Jon's entrepreneurial chops include leadership of of two start ups that successfully IPO'ed. He has also been the SVP and chief learning and talent officer of one of the largest US financial services firms, the builder of RBL Group's global HR transformation practice, and managed a global consulting team for Exxon Mobil. He is the author of five books - including Agile Talent, HR From the Outside In, and HR Transformation - and many articles. He is a frequent conference speaker and corporate university educator, and has taught in over 40 countries. His PhD is from the University of Toronto.

Articles by Jon Younger

How Agile Talent Can Transform Your Growth Mindset

Disruptive technology has created a wave of opportunity to innovate. But for leaders on the lookout for new engines of growth, are there more effective strategies? Learn how agile talent - with its history of success - can offer new growth mindsets for enterprises.

Managing Remote Freelancers? These Principles Will Help

As remote freelance work grows more prevalent, managers need new skills. Jon Younger, Founder of the Agile Talent Collaborative, introduces five principles to help managers lead distributed teams of agile talent.

Creating an Employer Brand for Freelancers

As organizations turn to blended teams to achieve business goals, executives must demonstrate that freelancers are a valued element of their workforce. Jon Younger, founder of the Agile Talent Collaborative, explains how to create an effective employer brand for agile talent.

Welcome to the Talent Economy

Deep expertise has never been more in demand—or harder to find. Jon Younger, founder of the Agile Talent Collaborative, examines how agile talent has reinvented the relationship between worker and workplace, enabling organizations to tap the global talent “cloud.”