Dustin Robinson is Global Head of Product Marketing at Malt and is passionate about combining marketing and storytelling with the worlds of HR, talent, and recruitment.
He has over ten years of experience in international business, both at large global players like Booking.com and fast-growing scale-ups like Malt.
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As the boundaries of organizations expand beyond traditional structures, HR leaders are expected to build more agile, resilient, and future-proof teams. But to do that successfully, they must widen their scope beyond traditional employment, and that includes freelancers. In this session, Malt will show how forward-thinking companies across Europe are integrating freelance talent into their workforce strategies. You’ll discover why HR has a vital role to play in this shift: from ensuring a seamless onboarding and performance process to safeguarding well-being, supporting legal compliance, and aligning freelance talent with long-term skill needs. The transition to Total Talent Management (TTM) requires HR and procurement to work hand in hand: balancing efficiency and flexibility with a human-centered approach. Whether it's filling urgent gaps, managing talent scarcity in tech and digital roles, or protecting against legal risks like contract requalification, HR has a growing stake in managing this part of the workforce. Malt will be joined by Schneider Electric, with Mohamed Loutfi (VP HR BeNe) sharing how they are leveraging freelancers as a strategic part of their workforce and highlighting their journey. You’ll walk away with actionable insights, data-driven benchmarks, and real-world examples that will help you: