Interesting article about fledgling creative ways of enabling tomorrow's employees acquire the hands- on practical experience and skills that employers demand, without falling into the unsatisfactory trap of over-reliance upon internships. At the same time these new arrangements appear to match an increasing desire amongst workers to achieve a flexible, portfolio career. How employment regulations react in order to adapt to the continuing cycle of change will remain an ongoing dilemma for both employers and workers alike.

Flexibility and expertise combined
Consulting also offers a promising approach to exploring career possibilities and trying out potential long-term employers or career paths. In LabMate’s case, Sahay told me, “creating a very clear path … for postdoctoral fellows to gain traction through short-term consulting gigs” could make the platform “one of the solutions” to the current career mess