--- title: Randstad's HR insights | Richard Jager description: "With over 21 years’ experience in both commercial and operations\nmanagement positions across different industries. Understanding the need\nfor companies to drive business agility and workforce flexibility, Richard\nadvises executives on strategic business growth, HR strategies and talent\nissues around the world with a focus on creating long-term sustainable and\nquantifiable business impact through talent." --- - [Randstad worldwide](http://www.randstad.com/worldwide) - [contact us](http://www.randstad.com/contact-us/) - Randstad worldwide Go directly to your country - [Andorra](http://www.randstad.es) - [Argentina](http://www.randstad.com.ar) - [Australia](http://www.randstad.com.au) - [Austria](http://www.randstad.at) - [Belgium](http://www.randstad.be) - [Brazil](http://www.randstad.com.br) - [Canada](http://www.randstad.ca) - [Chile](http://www.randstad.cl) - [China](http://www.randstad.cn) - [Czech Republic](http://www.randstad.cz) - [Denmark](http://www.randstad.dk) - [France](http://www.randstad.fr) - [Germany](http://www.randstad.de) - [Greece](http://www.randstad.gr) - [Hungary](http://www.randstad.hu) - [Hong Kong](http://www.randstad.com.hk) - [India](http://www.randstad.in) - [Italy](http://www.randstad.it) - [Japan](http://www.randstad.co.jp) - [Luxembourg](http://www.randstad.lu) - [Malaysia](http://www.randstad.com.my) - [Mexico](http://www.randstad.com.mx) - [Monaco](http://www.randstad.mc) - [Netherlands](http://www.randstad.nl) - [New Zealand](http://www.randstad.co.nz) - [Norway](http://www.randstad.no) - [Poland](http://www.randstad.pl) - [Portugal](http://www.randstad.pt) - [Singapore](http://www.randstad.com.sg) - [Slovakia](http://www.randstad.sk) - [Spain](http://www.randstad.es) - [Sri Lanka](http://www.randstad.lk) - [Sweden](http://www.randstad.se) - [Switzerland](http://www.randstad.ch) - [Turkey](http://www.randstad.com.tr) - [United Arab Emirates](http://www.randstadmena.com) - [United Kingdom](http://www.randstad.co.uk) - [United States](http://www.randstadusa.com) - [Uruguay](http://www.randstad.com.uy) [![logo-randstad-holding](https://workforceinsights.randstad.com/hs-fs/file-2432044870-png/image/logo-randstad-holding.png)](http://www.randstad.com/) - [find a job](https://www.randstad.com/find-a-job/) - [employers](https://www.randstad.com/employers/) - [investors](https://www.ir.randstad.com/) - [workforce insigths](https://www.randstad.com/workforce-insights/) - [sustainability](https://www.randstad.com/sustainability/) - [about Randstad](https://www.randstad.com/about-randstad/) - [home](http://www.randstad.com/) - [about us](http://www.randstad.com/about-us/) - [workforce360](http://www.randstad.com/workforce360/) - [investors](http://www.ir.randstad.com/) - [press](http://www.randstad.com/press/) - [careers](http://www.randstad.com/careers/) - [sustainability](http://www.randstad.com/sustainability/) - [contact us](http://www.randstad.com/contact-us/) - [global reach](http://www.randstad.com/global-reach/) ![hr insights blog.jpg](https://workforceinsights.randstad.com/hs-fs/hubfs/GCS/Blog/hr%20insights%20blog.jpg?width=1170&name=hr%20insights%20blog.jpg "hr insights blog.jpg") ## Richard Jager With over 21 years’ experience in both commercial and operations management positions across different industries. Understanding the need for companies to drive business agility and workforce flexibility, Richard advises executives on strategic business growth, HR strategies and talent issues around the world with a focus on creating long-term sustainable and quantifiable business impact through talent. Find me on: ### Recent Posts ## [the upside of disruption](https://workforceinsights.randstad.com/hr-insights/the-upside-of-disruption) Posted by [Richard Jager](https://workforceinsights.randstad.com/hr-insights/author/richard-jager) on Sep 9, 2016, 2:46:01 PM [![](https://workforceinsights.randstad.com/hubfs/GCS/Blog/distruption.jpg)](https://workforceinsights.randstad.com/hr-insights/the-upside-of-disruption) ### How Will Robotics and Automation Shape the Future Workforce? It’s inevitable, based on revolutionary changes in technology and globalization, which workplace will continue to shift and there will be fewer demands for traditional job skills and personnel. You will be able to make decisions instantly utilizing artificial intelligence (AI), products will be manufactured with increased use of robotics, and we already see transportation services moving to automated rail systems, delivery drones and driverless vehicles. [Read More](https://workforceinsights.randstad.com/hr-insights/the-upside-of-disruption) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://workforceinsights.randstad.com/hr-insights/the-upside-of-disruption#comments-listing) Topics: [technology](https://workforceinsights.randstad.com/hr-insights/topic/technology), [workforce planning](https://workforceinsights.randstad.com/hr-insights/topic/workforce-planning) ## [HR and Procurement: Joining Forces for Total Talent Management](https://workforceinsights.randstad.com/hr-insights/hr-and-procurement-joining-forces-for-total-talent-management) Posted by [Richard Jager](https://workforceinsights.randstad.com/hr-insights/author/richard-jager) on Aug 9, 2016, 10:55:41 AM [![](https://workforceinsights.randstad.com/hubfs/GCS/Blog/shutterstock_111546296_1-740015-edited.jpg)](https://workforceinsights.randstad.com/hr-insights/hr-and-procurement-joining-forces-for-total-talent-management) Hiring the right talent makes a significant impact on the performance and bottom line of your business. Companies commonly struggle to both find and retain the right talent, and the disconnect between silos makes the task even tougher. Whether your company is looking to hire freelancers, part-timers, seasonal workers, or even permanent full-time staff, silos need to join forces in order to attract the right talent. 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