By 2025, online talent platforms could boost global GDP by $2.7 trillion annually, according to a report released this week by the McKinsey Global Institute (MGI). The impact is even more tangible and personal to the 540 million individuals who could use these platforms to connect with better opportunities and more rewarding work. MGI defines “online talent platforms” as marketplaces and tools that can connect individuals to the right work opportunities. Read more here: http://blog.linkedin.com/2015/06/04/the-2-7-trillion-opportunity-of-connecting-talent-with-opportunity-in-the-digital-age