The Weekly Independent: October 18, 2021

Being a successful independent contractor or a Client of Choice isn’t just about doing the best work or having the best perks. It also means staying one step ahead of the curve. That’s why each week we bring you The Weekly Independent, a quick-hit digest of news of note from around the web.

• MBO Partners plans to add HR technology to support and engage remote workers. 
• A Well+Good article shares how digital nomads can cultivate a sense of home as it cites the digital nomad growth trends from the 2020 MBO Partners report.
• Caribbean islands try to maximize the growth of digital nomads by offering programs that can yield higher revenues. 
• The Great Resignation has supported the growth of a new class of entrepreneurs, including freelancers and side-hustlers.
• Employers should start offering higher wages and flexible working arrangements, while laid-off workers should initiate upskilling and reskilling initiatives to prepare for the post-pandemic world. 
• Gallup poll indicates that remote work arrangements will persist and have a higher chance of becoming permanent.
• A Time Magazine article expects businesses to start tackling the burnout issue of workers seriously amidst the continuous Great Resignation trend. 
• LinkedIn COO Dan Shapero acknowledges that companies started to shift towards an employee-centric organization by offering more flexibility and trust within the workplace. 
• Bart Waldeck, the Chief Strategy & Product Officer of Tango, shares how organizations can optimize the hybrid workplace. 
• New Siemens Research indicates that more companies adopt the hybrid work model, yet most organizations are unprepared for change.

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