Archive for August 2018
Independent Contractor Misclassification and Compliance News: August, 2018
As the independent workforce continues to grow, so do the issues of worker compliance and misclassification. It is important for enterprises to remain informed about the latest laws, regulations, and developments surrounding these topics. Each month, we’ll bring you the latest news stories from around the web. 1. California Legislature Will Not Address Dynamex This…
Read MoreStudy: 4.8M independent workers label themselves as ‘digital nomads’
HR Dive reports on MBO Partners’ State of Independence research brief on digital nomads.
Read MoreDigital Nomadism Goes Mainstream
Forbes reports on MBO Partners’ latest State of Independence Research Brief about digital nomads, citing CEO Gene Zaino.
Read MoreThe Agile Workforce
MBO Partners’ CEO, Gene Zaino, discusses the present and future of America’s independent workforce in an interview for the BIGcast.
Read More8 Tactical Tips for Stress Free Business Travel
Whether you travel frequently or irregularly for work, navigating busy airports, snagging ground transportation, and sleeping away from your own bed is certainly not for the faint of heart. However, there are ways to make business travel easier. By putting a good system in place with a focus on convenience and efficiency, you can minimize the strain of…
Read MoreWhy More Workers are Joining the Digital Nomad Workforce
If you’ve ever aspired to travel the world without quitting your job, know that you’re in good company. According to new estimates from MBO Partners’ 2018 State of Independence in America research, 17 million independent workers aspire to someday become digital nomads, a term referencing workers who embrace a location-independent, technology-enabled lifestyle that allows them to travel…
Read MoreHow Portable Benefits Impact the Gig Economy
As the American independent workforce continues to grow, the discussions surrounding non-employee and self-employed benefits and protections continue to gain steam. A potential solution to this issue, portable benefits, has been receiving significant attention for the last few years. What are portable benefits? Portable benefits are a proposed system that would allow an independent contractor, or…
Read MoreHow To Use Direct Sourcing Technology to Find, Engage, and Re-Engage Top Independent Professionals
MBO Partners’ CEO Gene Zaino discusses how to use direct sourcing technology to find, engage, and re-engage top independent professionals in an op-ed for HR Technologist.
Read More49% Say Independent Contracting is Safer Than Full-Time Work, Survey Shows
MBO Partners’ State of Independence research is cited in a story that talks about how an increasing number of independent contractors feel that contract work is more secure than traditional jobs.
Read MoreGig economy workers need benefits. These companies are popping up to help
An article discussing the rise of businesses and nonprofits providing affordable worker benefits for independent professionals cites Gene Zaino, CEO of MBO Partners.
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