We are all self-employed

the long version

"As organizations reshape themselves to survive and compete in a global economy, the familiar employee-employer contract has been broken. The drastically changing world of work demands a new social contract-- one that says we are all self-employed whether we work inside or outside of organizations. [The author] describes this new contract and its practical application. Independence (making individual contributions) and interdependence (collaborating with others) are the contract's core elements. Hakim illustrates how approaching the marketplace as an independent problem-solver and interdependent collaborator can aid you in your search for meaningful work ..."--Book jacket.