The Weekly Independent: March 14, 2022

By MBO Partners • March 14, 2022

4 MIN

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.

Jon Younger, a Forbes contributor, explores the effects of the growing experts network space to freelancers as he recalls a conversation with MBO Partners CEO Miles Everson about the growth potential of the fractional economy.
A Reworked article cites Miles Everson as he mentions how the current trend of people choosing to become independent contractors is “the largest shift we have seen in the workforce in decades.” MBO Partners 2021 Annual State of Independence report indicates a 34% growth to 51.1 million independent contractors in 2021, compared to 38.2 million in 2020.
HR Exchange Network mentions MBO Partners as it explores how digital nomad visas can help the global economy.
A ZDNet article also examines the benefits of a digital nomad lifestyle as it cites a 2020 MBO Partners Digital Nomads study.
A new Argyle study reveals that nearly half of gig, freelance, and contract workers are denied access to financial services they can afford due to the inequitable system of determining one’s financial worthiness based on the individual’s credit score.
A recent Ivanti research highlights that 71% of employees choose to work from anywhere rather than being promoted, and also reveals that more women are reporting adverse effects from remote work arrangements than men.
A new Topia study also supports that office workers are willing to change jobs to obtain flexible working arrangements, but such arrangements still remain as an unsolved compliance challenge.
A recent Indeed study reveals that almost all women shift to gig work arrangements since they value flexibility over stability in a working environment.
An eMarketer article explains how gig workers can provide flexibility to scale and meet customer demand.
CNBC reports that 4.3 million people quit their jobs in January as the Great Resignation trend continues.

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