NewEra launches to help workforce leaders turn career transition into career momentum
NewEra, a career-intelligence and transition platform for workforce leaders entering their next chapter, officially launched today at jointhenewera.com. Created by Proof of Concept, Horizontal, and Direct Collective, it gives experienced workforce leaders a repeatable blueprint to land their next role.
NewEra was built around the premise that career transition should be a thoughtful, community-backed way for leaders to turn experience into evidence, understand where demand is happening, sharpen existing skills and upskill peers, develop new contacts, and pursue opportunities before they hit the market.
Incredibly smart, experienced people power the workforce industry, but too much of that knowledge has lived in silos. NewEra changes that. It creates the infrastructure to turn collective intelligence into career momentum, bringing the right people, insights, and opportunities together so we all can move forward with greater clarity, confidence, and impact.– Chris Paden, Co-Founder, Proof of Concept
The platform arrives at a moment when career transition feels less predictable than ever before. Layoffs, restructurings, and shifting demand have pushed more experienced leaders into transition at once, while the paths back into meaningful roles have grown less linear. With NewEra, this shift is no longer a solitary exercise in resume-polishing and cold outreach.
Direct Collective believes leaders are stronger together than alone. NewEra puts that belief into action by combining community, relationships, and market reach, so leaders don’t have to transition by themselves.– Dustin Talley, Founder, Direct Collective
Members can build an AI-supported career profile that goes far beyond a resume, explore curated roles, access focused training, understand market signals, and connect with leaders who can surface what’s next.
The platform serves leaders who are ready to showcase their value, and organizations that need experienced talent with capabilities to move them forward.
NewEra gives workforce leaders more than access to roles. It offers an opportunity to understand where demand is happening, present their experience, and build relationships with industry professionals.– Jeff Seebinger, Horizontal Regional Vice President
NewEra is opening with a founding cohort, intentionally kept small so the platform's earliest members shape its direction alongside the team behind it. Workforce leaders can join the waitlist and get early access at jointhenewera.com.
About NewEra
NewEra is a career-intelligence and transition platform for workforce leaders entering their next chapter. Built by Proof of Concept, Horizontal Talent, and Direct Collective, NewEra helps members clarify their value, map the market, build their presence, signal what’s next, and move with clarity and conviction. Learn more at jointhenewera.com.
About Direct Collective
Direct Collective is a peer-led community where contingent workforce leaders across HR, procurement, and technology connect year-round, share what’'s working, and strengthen their programs through real-world insight.
About Proof of Concept
Proof of Concept is a collaborative innovation community that brings together workforce leaders, practitioners, and specialists to explore emerging industry challenges through focused, cross-company sprints. Participants work together to develop practical resources, frameworks, and tools that help organizations and professionals navigate an evolving world of work.
About Horizontal
Horizontal is a minority-owned, global firm delivering workforce solutions across technology, marketing, creative, and business professional labor categories. We help businesses scale by connecting them with top talent, building expert teams, and delivering project solutions.