Archive for February 2016
The Weekly Independent: February 29, 2016
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. Are you…
Read MoreThe Weekly Independent: February 22, 2016
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 CEO…
Read MoreSizing the Independent Workforce: A By-The-Numbers Breakdown
In a new op-ed, CEO Gene Zaino champions the Department of Labor’s decision to reinstate the Contingent Worker Supplement Survey. The key, he says, is not just about how big the independent workforce is, but how to tally the size accurately.
Read MoreThe Weekly Independent: February 15, 2016
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. Happy President’s…
Read MoreThe “2-Minute Rule” Pays Dividends If You Live By The “Time = Money” Mantra
Emails, phone calls, walk-by meetings, instant messages…things often have a way of, well, getting in the way of your work. How can help you prioritize, juggle, and check-off things from your ever-growing to-do list? The looming danger of procrastination is a reality all workers, independents and employees, tackle every day. Enter: The 2-Minute Rule. Simply…
Read MorePwC Launches its Online Talent Exchange to Join the Independent Workforce Platform Economy
PwC has also taken the “roll your own” approach, including working with other ecosystem service providers like MBO Partners, which will provide worker classification compliance support.
Read MoreThe Weekly Independent: February 8, 2016
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. The New…
Read More7 Things Independent Consultants Need to Know To Become a Thought Leader
All thought leaders are experts, but not all experts are thought leaders. In this MBO Partners webinar, we learned from author of Ready to Be a Thought Leader? and owner of Thought Leadership Lab, Denise Brosseau, about the seven things independent consultants need to know to establish themselves as thought leaders. She shared hands on tips and examples of…
Read MoreThe Weekly Independent: February 1, 2016
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. It has…
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