The Weekly Independent: December 13, 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.

• A Markets Herald article featured MBO Partners’ 11th Annual State of Independence as it talks about the record-breaking rise of independent workers.
• Another MBO Partners’ data about the increasing number of digital nomads was cited by an Entrepreneur article as it shares the opportunities and obstacles of working from anywhere.
• A recent Freshbook survey revealed that 40% of traditionally employed professionals thought about switching to self-employment. 
• Meanwhile, Pew Research Center talks about the in-depth state of gig workers in 2021, revealing their current satisfaction and benefits.
• A research by two University of Toronto experts found that almost 80% of freelancers enjoy the work flexibility and the majority are satisfied with their freelancing careers.
• The Freelance Forward: 2021 report released by Upwork showed that the U.S. freelance workforce continues to increase and revealed that 59 million Americans performed freelance work in the last 12 months. 
• Accordingly, the Voices’ 2022 Annual Trends Report shows that the future of work is remote and freelance.
• Employers should consider expanding their workforce to include international workers to access the world’s best talent for open positions as per a Forbes article. 
• An Entrepreneur article discusses the complexities of the Great Resignation and how it’s becoming the Great Revolt and shares five changes leaders should take amidst this phenomenon.
• Furthermore, the American Staffing Association Workforce Monitor survey revealed that 41% of U.S. adults are likely to look for a new job and 35% are likely to change careers within the next year. 
• Fidelity’s annual Financial Resolutions Study also found that 39% of employed respondents are planning to get a new gig in 2022. 

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