Chabani, ZakariyaSergio, RommelHoffman, Ettiene Paul2023-10-192023-10-19© 20232023Chabani, Z., Sergio, R. & Hoffman, E.P. (2023). The New Normal: The Challenges and Opportunities of Freelancing and Remote Work for HR Departments. In B.A.M. Alareeni, & I. Elgedawy (Eds.) Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Finance. Studies in Systems, Decision and Control, 488 (pp. 850 – 861). Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-39158-3_7921984182https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-39158-3_79https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12519/933The aim of this paper is to explore the impact of freelancing and remote work on HR departments, specifically in recruitment, training and development, and employee engagement. The discussion highlights the innovative strategies and tools HR departments can use to manage a decentralized workforce, including online recruitment platforms, virtual training programs, and collaboration tools, as well as recognizing the challenges associated with these strategies, such as the lack of face-to-face interaction and engagement. The paper emphasizes the importance of adapting to a more decentralized workforce and the development of new strategies to remain competitive in the evolving business landscape. The paper concludes by highlighting the theoretical and practical implications of the growth of freelancing and remote work for companies such as the need for companies to adapt and innovate in their recruitment, training and development, and management strategies to remain competitive. Additionally, the need for HR departments to find practical ways to keep remote workers engaged and connected to the company culture while also considering legal and ethical implications. The paper suggests that companies must be proactive in addressing these challenges, as failure to do so may result in the loss of the best talent. © 2023, The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG.enLicense to reuse abstract has been secured and provided by Springer Nature and Copyright Clearance Center.FreelancingHuman Resource ManagementRemote workBook chapterCopyright : © 2023, The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG.