The Headcount Solution : How to Cut Compensation Costs and Keep Your Best People

A number of personal characteristics facilitate an effective transition to contract status, to an offsite Net worker, to a special assignment, or to a

job share situation. These personal characteristics all relate to the ability to work independently from a supervisor and share work with peers:

• Self-starting. Ability to work under minimal supervision for long stretches of time.

• Time management and self-scheduling. Ability to organize own work and schedule activities.

• Teamwork. Ability to work effectively on multiple in-person and virtual teams.

• Information technology. Ability to troubleshoot and maintain own equipment.