OpenHR: The Human Capital Framework for the Blended Workforce

by Jeremy Blain, Dr. Rochelle Haynes

The workforce is changing fast…

More individuals are choosing to freelance and work flexibly, which means organisational teams are now made of both full-time and independent workers.

No longer can we afford to treat independent workers as merely ‘managed services’; In the war for talent, they are quickly becoming an indispensable part of a more blended workforce.

Traditional structures and ways of managing our human capital, regardless of its make up and designation, need an upgraded framework from which to build, manage and support a multidimensional workforce of the future, now.

Welcome to OpenHR™: The Human Capital Framework for the Blended Workforce

In this book, Jeremy Blain and Dr. Rochelle Haynes build the case for OpenHR and the framework to support it. The book is your how-to blueprint to build an OpenHR approach for your organisation, and comprehensive ‘glossary of glossaries’ to bring you up to date with the latest terminology and definitions for the blended workforceCase studies and examples of organisations reaping the benefits from an OpenHR approachInterviews with business leaders, HR professionals and independent workers, accessing a broad range of perspectives, advice and insightsRoadmaps, models and templates to help you understand and implement OpenHR, step-by-step, in your organisationAccess to a supporting suite of services, through Jeremy and Rochelle, to help you accelerate success.

304 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 8, 2024

Reviews

[specks_of_books · Rating 5 out of 5]

Jeremy Blain and Dr. Rochelle Haynes's book "OpenHR: The Human Capital Framework for the Blended Workforce" brings forth cutting-edge solutions that can bring order into the complicated dynamics of the modern workforce. As pointed out by the writers, in current flexible work arrangements, most workers prefer to be out of the traditional full-time employment set-up. For instance, while some organizations have core employees, others rely on freelancers for services on contract. In fact, the writers present OpenHR framework, which even covers full-time employees and freelancers.

Of course, there are also many useful tools in the book-case studies, interviews, a handy glossary-to help an organization carry out a smooth transition. Step-by-step roadmaps are extremely useful in helping guide the HR leader through implementation. Tap into the benefits of increased efficiency and collaboration by using this integrated workforce model, and make this book a forward look at helping any organization prepare for its future.

[Akshat Vij · Rating 5 out of 5]

OpenHR: The Human Capital Framework for the Blended Workforce book by Jeremy Blain and Dr. Rochelle Haynes, relates to everything which is new in the dynamics prevailing within modern workplaces as freelancing and flexibility redefine organizational structures. Jeremy and Rochelle come up with a broad blueprint as to how companies can blend the full-time employees with the independent workers seamlessly. It presumes the transformation necessary to shift from rigid HR systems and introduces OpenHR as the solution.
The book equips managers and HR practitioners with best-practice guidance about how to practically apply the framework with case studies, models, and interviews from experts. The glossary of glossaries helps readers grasp the vocabulary and the roadmaps in putting it all together to enable application. This is a must-read for businesses to navigate through the future of a blended workforce.

[Oindrila · Rating 5 out of 5]

In "OpenHR: The Research and Recommended Solutions presented on the Human Capital Framework for the Blended Workforce" Book by Author by Jeremy Blain and Dr. Rochelle Haynes, offers a modern approach to human capital management in today’s complicated work force. In a world where increasing numbers of professionals participate in employee flexibility, choosing freelance work, this book raises the problem of the organization’s effective inclusion of freelancers as key members of the team. The authors provide here the planning maps, interview, and case studies that explain the advantages of implementing the concept of OpenHR. The author provides a description of the most recent state of the blended workforce in the book and adds new terms in the glossary to the existing ones. This resource will be useful for any leader striving to improve the organizational approach to talent management that is more responsive to the current and future challenges.

[Kottha Sree · Rating 5 out of 5]

Jeremy Blain and Dr. Rochelle Haynes offers a timely guide with "OpenHR: The Business Case of the Human Capital Framework for the Blended Workforce". As employment is changing employees, companies and their teams, full of freelancers and flexible workers joining more bureaucratic teams, managers should redesign how they lead people.
According to OpenHR the following system will give a clear pathway on how such transition can be managed correctly. The book contains numerous examples illustrated by cases, interviews with specialists, checklists of various types and types of implementation roadmaps.

It also contains a list of abbreviations and a few key explanations to help remind the reader of current trends in the WM of the workforce. Extremely useful to read for anyone, who manages human capital.

[Minarva Priyadarshini · Rating 5 out of 5]

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Jeremy Blain and Dr. Rochelle Haynes has created "OpenHR: The Human Capital Framework for the Blended Workforce'. Strategically, this book emerges at organizations open to flexible work options in a fluid world of freelancing. While the authors have employed an approach to human capital management, one which is particularly well suited to both the traditional employee and the independent worker, a good fit for work is OpenHR. Practical guidance bleeds from each page of this outstanding book-roadmaps, case studies, and interviews with experts guide the reader through to successful adoption of the framework.

The glossary explains the overwrought nomenclature surrounding the blended workforce. Introducing OpenHR creates a responsive and agile environment attuned to the needs of all workers, which can lead to creativity and expansion…

[Motivationaldailythoughts · Rating 5 out of 5]

Jeremy Blain and Dr. Rochelle Haynes book "OpenHR: The Human Capital Framework for the Blended Workforce" is quite literally a look into the future of workforce management, where gig economy and evolving practices regarding remote labor management make it increasingly challenging to treat full-time and freelance workforces alike. They introduce their format - flexible, all-inclusive, and more fluid around human capital management as OpenHR. The case studies, along with interviews with experts, carry actionable insights through step-by-step roadmaps. A helpful glossary of new workforce terminology also helps the readers feel their way through novel workplace terms. The book is the ultimate guide for businesses that would like to successfully combine traditional and flexible workforces to achieve competitiveness and innovative power in this fast-changing world.

[Unspoken Fables · Rating 4 out of 5]

"OpenHR' provides a timely model for meeting this new workforce challenge. In Taking Control! or Circumventing One’s Own HR Department?, Jeremy Blain and Dr. Rochelle Haynes put forward the OpenHR framework for companies as they integrate full-time employees, freelancers, and others in their human capital. The steps are backed by great case examples, interviews with HR leaders and even tools applied to implement this progressive strategy. In the library, OpenHR showcases the importance of shifting from the current models and adopting a new Multidimensional workforce model. This enables readers to be in touch with the most current terms hence its incorporation in the glossary. It will be most pertinent to managers and everyone involved in HR functions in organizations who want to effectively manage talent in today’s global business environment.

[Ayushi · Rating 5 out of 5]

OpenHR: The Human Capital Framework for the Blended Workforce" is innovative and timely for leaders struggling with the issues associated with the modern blended workforce. Blain Jeremy and Dr. Rochelle Haynes opine that freelancers are increasingly becoming a sustainable strategy in organizations. Adding to this, the book offers basic guided textual tools and helpful shortcuts, starting from contemporary glossary and ending with checklists for a harmonious incorporation of free-lancers into the frames of classical business. It provides useful insights borne from a combination of stakeholder contributions drawn from the HR fraternity as well as business management circles. This useful and futuristic book defines the conditions that facilitate the creation of a flexible and proactive human capital management system.

[Srivathsa · Rating 5 out of 5]

In "OpenHR: In The Human Capital Framework for the Blended Workforce " by Jeremy Blain and Dr. Rochelle Haynes looks into the dynamics of work. Due to the growth in freelancers and flexible workers, companies have to adjust for those types of employees.
This book introduces the OpenHR solution as key strategies to construct and develop all-encompassing workforce amidst limited employees and self-employed personnel. It gives useful templates, case studies and interviews to assist organisations in using this approach. As for the possibilities of practical use for the given text, the special focus is on the utilization of the glossary, which proves valuable for receiving a definition for such novelties of the blended workforce.

[Madiha Reads · Rating 5 out of 5]

"OpenHR" is a road map to keep up with change. Jeremy Blain and Dr. Rochelle Haynes put a strong focus on the need to incorporate freelancers and independent workers into a new type of employee model. It indicates that the conventional models of HR have to be evolved and propose the wide approach called OpenHR. Based on case examples and qualitative interviews with HR managers and top managers, the authors describe the advantages of this change. To engage the concepts that are easy to understand and apply the following tools are used, namely; roadmaps, templates and a detailed glossary. Using valuable tips and strategies, this book can be considered as the helpful guide for professionals who are working with staff in current volatile context.

[shereads · Rating 5 out of 5]

"OpenHR" is an organization guide through the unfolding landscape of the changing workforce. Jeremy Blain and Dr. Rochelle Haynes introduces the OpenHR framework, requiring the need to blend full-time employees with freelancers. The book includes case studies and interviews with practical tools to navigate and implement the model in an organization. A glossary and templates found within the book provide the reader with the latest terminology on the OpenHR framework along with the means to successfully apply it within his or her organizations. Useful for both human resource professionals and business leaders, for any organization looking to adapt to the changing nature of work, this book provides practical advice and tests best practices on successful management of a blended workforce.

[Censura Liber · Rating 5 out of 5]

As the workforce is changing at a rapid pace, "OpenHR" offers an integrated framework encompassing full-time employees and freelancers. Jeremy Blain and Dr. Rochelle Haynes believe that solo contractors should be treated as if they belonged to a team. The book uses case studies and interviews from the leaders of the industry to prove that gains are realized from this concept. Using roadmaps, models, and templates, authors provide tooling to facilitate the OpenHR framework within an organization.
It will help readers understand the newest terminology around the workforce so that this is a priceless resource for any HR professional and business leader interested in prospering in today's fluid work environment.

[Dipak Pal · Rating 5 out of 5]

Jeremy Blain and Dr. Rochelle Haynes at "OpenHR: The Human Capital Framework for the Blended Workforce" will outline a definitive resource for businesses in an increasingly common phenomenon of freelancing and flexible work. It will orient readers to the streamlined workforce including full-time employees and independent workers using the OpenHR framework book.
This can be done using case studies, interviews, and hands-on tools in the form of roadmaps and templates to drive a business strategy. It is a glossary that allows readers to stay atop of terminology across the workforce. This book is a must-read for HR professionals, business leaders, and indeed for anyone interested in maximizing the potential of their talent strategy in this changing workforce environment.

[Deeptisha · Rating 5 out of 5]

Jeremy Blain and Dr. Rochelle Haynes’ "OpenHR" is a strikingly passionate and realistic look at where the field is going. The author of the book emphasizes that today, the traditional workforce is transforming rapidly with independent workers as an essential component of organizations. In fact, the authors underscore the emotions involved in valuing these workers as serious players in innovation. Real-life interviews and case studies make it clear why transitioning to OpenHR needs to happen.
The book combines a good measure of inspiration and innovative tools and strategies and policy prescriptions, which is a good plan for achieving more gender and racial and generational and ethnogeographic workforce diversity in more respect for different kinds of workers….

[Kumari Kriti · Rating 4 out of 5]

Jeremy Blain and Dr. Rochelle Haynes’s "OpenHR" makes your heart break for the change in approaches to workforce strategies. The main anti-romantic story of freelancing worth seems deeply rooted in the hearts and minds of freelancers.
The authors write passionately for a new human capital framework that is not divided between full-time and independent employees.
The interviews and case studies make people feel compassionate and concerned about these generally ignored persons, on the other side, the real life strategies and measures are presented comprehensively. The sincerity blended with information makes *OpenHR* valuable to share for any head desiring to build an integrated, progressive workplace…

[Neha · Rating 4 out of 5]

The passion within the "OpenHR" project is the idea of creating equality within the workforce. Jeremy Blain and Dr. Rochelle Haynes lays out the facts: there is a new culture regarding the workforce and the independent workers are becoming the key to the future organisations. To drive home this position, the authors underscore the need to make this change with high emotional appeal, presenting examples and interviews with managers who have effected the transformation.
The authors do help give the set solutions for the procedure implementation that would result in the OpenHR approach; and, it seems to be the profound emotional call for justice, combined with the dearth for impartiality that outlined this book to be most valuable and inspiring to any contemporary organization.

[Akash · Rating 5 out of 5]

Jeremy Blain and Dr. Rochelle Haynes has briefly discussed the emotional side of no longer paying attention to the trend towards a hybrid workforce in "OpenHR". In this context, the authors convey their message very effectively for proclaiming that treating independent workers as second-class employees would prove to be catastrophic in due course. Raising genuine concerns based on case studies, the author allows the audience to taste the bitter reality of ineffective HR management. This book provides the emotional support that organisations need to implement OpenHR to build a cog and adaptable workforce for the future.
Templates, interviews, and roadmaps anchor the emotional appeal in ways that help make it
a full-spectrum blueprint for HR change!

[Drishty · Rating 5 out of 5]

OpenHR: The Human Capital Framework for the Blended Workforce measures key shifts in workforce management. According to Jeremy Blain and Dr. Rochelle Haynes, the rise of freelancing and independent work makes traditional HR systems come of age. They promises OpenHR, a flexible framework-a proof of the relevance of blended workplaces. The book is richly supplemented by real examples, interviews with practicing professionals, and detailed roadmaps for businesses to take up this new route.
For good measure, the book has an exhaustive glossary to better guide readers to the applicable terms. This resource is seminal for organizations committed to creating a thriving, diverse, and future-proof workforce where all contributors are valued…

[Bookish Corner · Rating 5 out of 5]

In "OpenHR: The Human Capital Framework for the Blended Workforce" Jeremy Blain and Dr. Rochelle Haynes reveals what the future of work might be in this era in which more employees are opting to work freelance and flexible positions than ever before.

This allowed the authors to give a preview of stepping away from conventional HR systems into OpenHR that is, independent workers as integral components of a workforce. Usable tools that are supplied in the book include roadmaps, templates, and real-world case studies proving the merits of this shift. It is an excellent resource for businesses planning on thrival in a changed landscape through the addition of various interviews of leaders and worker

[Avidd_Readerr · Rating 5 out of 5]

The new nature of work has led Jeremy Blain, in collaboration with Dr. Rochelle Haynes, to come up with "OpenHR", a book that represents a new way of thinking about talent management: full-time employees supported and integrated with independent workers in cohesive teams. Discover this systemic framework through case studies, interviews, and practical templates. Such a lexicon and roadmaps will instruct readers on how to bring the OpenHR framework into their organization.
The book indeed makes a great addition for businesses interested in embracing the new ways of making the most of workers' resources. It can be referred to as an instrumental guide for HR professionals and organizational leaders when maneuvering employees through this current turbulence…

[Khaleda Imran · Rating 5 out of 5]

In "OpenHR" by author Jeremy Blain and Dr. Rochelle Haynes presents a revolutionary approach for handling the increase in the number of integrated workers across organizations. They describe how organisations have to change the management of people at work and address employee-entrepreneur concepts. And finally, the glossary of the book based on its chapter is quite useful to explain the new realities that inculcate in this fresh entity of the workforce.

OpenHR is supported by OpenHR case studies, expert interviews, and templates to help readers implement OpenHR into their businesses. This book provides a guide for firms that are willing to win this war talent by embracing new and strategic paradigms of human resource management.

[Aishwarya · Rating 5 out of 5]

"OpenHR: The Human Capital Framework for the Blended Workforce" is a useful manual on the future of work. Jeremy Blain and Dr. Rochelle Haynes effectively captures how permanently employed and independently engaged workers must be incorporated into human capital planning. They describe the OpenHR model which is a model that has been developed to assist the organizations to succeed in a growing world of contingent. Illustrated through real-life examples and interviews, the book presents how organisations can follow the discussed steps. They all pertain to the new occurrences happening in the new workplace and are expounded in this book, thus the glossary prepares the readers with the latest word usage.

[Ambar · Rating 5 out of 5]

Jeremy Blain and Dr. Rochelle Haynes’ book "OpenHR" creates the environment for further development of the WFM movement. According to the authors, the classical model proved insufficient to really engage people at work, more so with the trend towards more integration of full-time employees with independent contractors. The book is an easy-to-understand systemic read which is packed with case studies, models, and interviews that lead an organization to the right approach of a more flexible human capital strategy. Through the usage of the terms in the glossary, readers are well-informed of the new trends in the management of the workforce thus making this such a valuable tool to businesses that want to stay relevant in a challenging environment.

[Deepak · Rating 5 out of 5]

"OpenHR" is an innovative resource for the HR practitioner challenged by the transition to the new human capital model of a blended workforce. Jeremy Blain and Dr. Rochelle Haynes insisted the freelancers and flexible workers play important roles in organizations. In their book, they present OpenHR as the framework to support the development, management and sustenance of this blended workforce. It is a clear, easy to read yet practical and comprehensive strategy including real-life examples and interviews with industry leaders. That is why it has a list of terms relevant to HR trends, which helps to read the article even for those who are not familiar with these terms. OpenHR is a must-read for anyone planning to future-proof their workforce plan as well as adapt to the new wave of work.

[Sai Durga · Rating 5 out of 5]

"OpenHR" provides a guideline to managing such a team. According to Jeremy Blain and Dr. Rochelle Haynes, a new concept of human capital management, should be developed in this context. It includes case studies, interviews and a specific guideline on how to install the OpenHR framework to sustain HR competencies as an organisation resource. It tells how companies can transition away from the conventional workforce model making sure freelance workers are valued. The annex and templates have the purpose of clarifying and facilitating this model for organizations. After reading this book, leaders of businesses will acquire essential skills in managing a blended workforce that will last in existence.

[Sandeep · Rating 5 out of 5]

"OpenHR" authored by Jeremy Blain and Dr. Rochelle Haynes is discussing the change of today’s job market.
Phenomenon of freelancing and flexible working increases so today’s businesses require the mix strategy. OpenHR approach ensures that organizations take independent workers as internal assets and not outsourcing services. Using facts, examples, cases, and interviews, the book explains how this model works and how useful it is.
Happily, the readers have alternate ways to access such as road map, model and template for the integration of this framework in their organizations. It therefore provides more like a reference manual for practicing HR personnel and business managers with interest in today’s complex talent management environment.

[Suhana · Rating 5 out of 5]

In its simplest form, "OpenHR" is a must for anyone grappling with managing an organization that includes both hired workers and contingent staff. Jeremy Blain and Dr. Rochelle Haynes explains continuing arguments as to why independent workers need to be assimilated into conventional Hr platforms. Finally, using case studies, interviews and a list of new terms and constructs of the new workforce, the authors provide a step-by-step plan on how to adopt OpenHR. Their framework allows businesses to cease thinking of freelancers as managed services and start including them in their teams. To help these changes become a reality, OpenHR provides an overview with actionable implementation guides and resources to support this shift in the workforce and improve competitiveness.

[Sidhnath Yadav · Rating 5 out of 5]

OpenHR: The Human Capital Framework for the Blended Workforce" Book by Author Jeremy Blain and Dr. Rochelle Haynes. This book acts like a roadmap for companies set towards more flexible work models. Freelance and independent work - a relatively new, though transformational, pattern of work- changed how companies have to manage their human capital. The strategy that OpenHR suggests is the contemporary solution of formal inclusion of the old workers together with flexible workers in an integrated working team. Full of applied instruction on how to be led, these books abound in case studies, interviews with heads of businesses, and clear templates. With glossary terms available at the moment, this is a guide from the future into organizations embracing the future of work…

[Mohini Shukla · Rating 5 out of 5]

In "OpenHR: The Human Capital Framework for the Blended Workforce "Book By Author Jeremy Blain and Dr. Rochelle Haynes offers a proactive approach for handling a workforce characterized by full-time employees and freelancers. The authors effectively argue that independents should be viewed as core assets rather than adjuncts. The book is packed with advice: best practices illustrated by case descriptions, interviews, and how-to implementation plans that support implementation of the OpenHR model. It is for this reason that a list of acronyms and their meanings help readers understand modern trends in the management of human capital. Any manager interested in how best to position his or her organization to take advantage of the next generation of talent must read this book.

[Paramita Mukherjee · Rating 5 out of 5]

The book answers the question of facts that freelancing and flexible workers are increasingly common and challenges companies to think out of the existing or old models of HR. For every full-time employee and independent contractor, the authors come up with OpenHR- a framework which makes such workers not to be treated as part of a team.
Then, success stories are included based on case studies, interviews, and practical roadmaps for the full-time employees and independent contractors. This makes it an indispensable book for business leaders and HR managers in ensuring that they will have a future-fit, flexible workforce.