Archive for June 2019
Independent Contractor Misclassification and Compliance News: June, 2019
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. National Labor Relations Board Finds Arbitration Agreement…
Read MoreThe Pixelated Workforce: A Job For Almost Everyone
Using data from our 2019 State of Independence Report, this article describes the recent growth of the gig economy. This means the “alternative workforce” isn’t really alternative anymore, it’s now a part of everyday life.
Read MoreDespite A Booming Job Market, Many Solopreneurs Opt To Stay Independent
MBO Partners’ 9th annual State of Independence Report finds that while those forced into freelancing by unemployment are flocking back to traditional jobs, many free agents don’t want to give up the freedoms that come with self-employment.
Read MoreMore Freelancers Feeling Secure
This article uses data from our 2019 State of Independence in America report to show how independent workers view the security associated with independent work.
Read MoreProfessional Contingent Workers in High Demand to Fight Talent Shortages
Confidence among “independent workers” in the U.S. is higher than ever, thanks in part to technological advances, growth in online talent marketplaces and a skilled talent shortage, according to a report from MBO Partners.
Read MoreFive Ways to Prepare your Business Capabilities for the Future of Work
This article uses data from our 2018 State of Independence in America report to illustrate the “new normal” in the U.S. workforce.
Read MoreAfternoon Coffee: MBO Partners’ Latest Look at U.S. Gig Economy; Hackett Group Reveals Procurement Investment Priorities
MBO Partners published its 9th annual “State of Independence” report, which provides rich insights into characteristics and attitudes, as well as trends and changes over time, of the independent workforce.
Read MoreUS Independent Workforce to Rise Nearly 3% by 2024: MBO Partners
The US independent workforce will rise to 47.2 million over the next five years, representing a 2.8% annual growth rate, according to MBO Partners’ new “2019 State of Independence in America report” released today.
Read MoreTop Freelancers Are Doing Just Fine: A New Upwork Study
According to the 2019 State of Independence in America report, one in five independent freelancers earns over $100,000 annually.
Read MoreIndependent Professionals Feel More Financially Secure Than Ever, According to MBO’s 2019 State of Independence Report
This article calls upon data from our 2019 State of Independence in America report to show that he independent workforce is happy, financially secure, and maturing.
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