Graphite

05/21/2025

We’ve got big news! Today, we’re launching Graphite OS, an AI-powered operating system built to help staffing and gig-work firms transform how they recruit, manage, and scale. https://hubs.ly/Q03nzJ_z0

After more than a decade of building our enterprise talent marketplace and supporting some of the world’s most forward-thinking organizations, we’re excited to bring a new kind of infrastructure to the staffing industry. One that’s fast, flexible, and built for today’s AI-driven world of work.

Learn more at: www.graphiteos.ai

03/28/2024

We're thrilled to announce our partnership with SuperReturn for the upcoming CFO/COO event! Join us to learn how we empower leaders at private equity firms to drive portfolio company alpha by enabling seamless access to the world's leading independent talent! Visit us at: https://hubs.ly/Q02r2Tw80

To learn more about the event visit: https://hubs.ly/Q02r2P3B0

03/22/2024

Meet our team at the Reuters Events USA 2024 next week! Learn how we help marketing and commercialization teams set new speed norms for product launches with agile processes and leaner teams while ensuring quality and compliance. Learn more at: https://hubs.ly/Q02qrMnQ0

02/29/2024

Meet Jeffrey Troxclair and Meghan (Smith) Aguilar at the Business Development & Licensing Summit in less than two weeks to learn how enterprise leaders leverage independent consultants achieve their most strategic business goals. Learn more at: https://hubs.ly/Q02mL2MG0

02/27/2024

Meet us at the Reuters Events Pharma USA 2024 this March -- North America’s largest cross-functional pharma gathering!

Join us in Philadelphia to discover how independent consultants on Graphite support pharmaceutical companies to:
- Set new speed norms for product launches with agile processes and leaner teams while ensuring quality and compliance.
- Harness the power of advanced analytics and emerging technologies to attain end-to-end supply chain visibility, improving patient safety and trust.
- Improve capital deployment in today's uncertain environment with robust financial plans to preserve and bring in cash.

Learn more about how we help life sciences firms at: https://hubs.ly/Q02msqdL0

us at the Reuters Events Pharma USA 2024 to learn how independent consultants on Graphite support pharmaceutical companies to set new speed norms for product launches with leaner teams while ensuring quality and compliance.

02/15/2024

Discover five predictions shaping the industry, from the rise of flexible talent to the impact of soft skills and the gig economy's influence on knowledge workers in Graphite CEO Vikram Ashok's latest article: https://hubs.ly/Q02lcWNg0

12/21/2023

[Live Workshop] Join us on January 19, 2024, at 10am PT / 1pm ET for a workshop specifically designed for you as an independent consulting business owner. The workshop is designed to help set you up with a rock-solid plan and increase your chances of earning more money, enjoying more flexibility, and feeling more secure in 2024.

In this 90-minute workshop, Melisa Liberman, a coach for consultants and host of the Grow Your Independent Consulting Business Podcast, will walk you through her 6-step process to build out your detailed 2024 business success plan.

Register now:

A workshop specifically designed for you, as an independent consulting business owner

11/21/2023

As we approach the Thanksgiving season, we extend our heartfelt appreciation to our exceptional colleagues, esteemed clients, distinguished experts, and trusted partners.

Together, we have navigated the economic challenges of the year and celebrated triumphs, reinforcing the strength of our professional relationships.

This Thanksgiving, let us take a moment to reflect and express gratitude for the accomplishments we have achieved collaboratively. Cheers to ongoing collaboration and prosperity in our professional pursuits.

01/27/2023

"Every setback you face is an opportunity to . The same can be said about the Disney-Peltz proxy fight, which is a potential leading indicator of what lies ahead. Some of the takeaways for leaders include:

1. Carefully review M&A deal structures to avoid overvaluation and overpaying
2. Streamline operations with a keen eye on how to incorporate agility into plans while avoiding operational bloat
3. Implement accurate forecasting mechanisms and a rigorous spend-tracking system
4. Focus on corporate governance and developing and documenting succession with outstanding leadership

Want to dig into each point? We cover them more in-depth here:

01/26/2023

How are C-suite leaders finding talent amid inflation, continued supply chain disruptions, a looming recession, and a historically tight labor market?

The answer is on-demand talent acquisition platforms like Graphite. Through platforms like ours, companies gain access to the best independent talent on demand, attaining a level of flexibility to navigate an ambiguous and volatile market.

We know because we saw spend for independent talent grow exponentially on Graphite in the third edition of our independent workforce report. Areas that experienced significant growth were , , , and more.

To learn why are increasingly leveraging this variable staffing model, its benefits, and areas of investment in 2023, download your copy of the research report today.

Download our report to get the latest trends in corporate spending on independent professionals

01/18/2023

Does the move towards increasing cost-cutting measures mean the end of the ? Based on a recent article, , the answer is no.

If anything, we're seeing a shift in focus from a war for to a war for . Rather than looking for specific opportunities, companies are looking at addressing skills gaps. Ultimately, this means focusing on variable staffing models, like on-demand , to meet immediate needs and even to upskill/reskill talent versus full-blown hiring freezes and reducing headcount.

And it makes sense. At a time when we are experiencing increased market volatility, companies need flexible hiring models that enable them to match talent to strategic initiatives that drive growth, resilience, and innovation.

Like the C-suite leaders surveyed in Mercer's recent research report, we expect to see an increase in alternative staffing models — particularly if faced with a deepening recession. To that end, are you planning to explore alternative approaches to this year? What will your talent model look like this year?

Drop your answers in the comments section below.

Companies are pivoting to a focus on skills, Mercer research finds.

11/17/2022

The demand for independent corporate strategy expertise ticked up as enterprises looked to define strategies in a rapidly evolving business environment. Learn how you can quickly ramp up your teams with independent corporate strategy experts at https://hubs.ly/Q01szTCz0