Archive for July 2019
Independent Contractor Misclassification and Compliance News: July, 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. California Bill to Address Dynamex Moves Forward…
Read More4 Steps to Hiring the Right Independent Professional
You need to find a savvy, highly-skilled independent professional who respects a strict budget and has the specific expertise you’re looking for. Work needs to get done, and there’s no time to waste. So, where should you start looking, and how do you effectively screen and monitor the talent you find to protect your company’s…
Read MoreProcureCon Contingent Staffing Conference: An Analyst’s Takeaways
In this article, Spend Matters recaps the event, including our own session on how enterprises can compete for talent and position themselves as a Client of Choice.
Read MoreThe Weekly Independent: July 29, 2019
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. • Spend…
Read MoreHow to Create a Reputation Management Strategy for a Small Business
When it comes to consulting, your reputation can be everything—so why risk it? Here’s how to keep your record clean and your clients satisfied.
Read MoreWhen is an Independent Contractor an Employee?
Organizations today have many different approaches to building their workforce. Traditionally, businesses relied on a base of full-time employees, perhaps supplemented by temporary workers to fill seasonal or short-term needs. In recent years, however, companies are increasingly incorporating independent contractors into their talent strategy. And no wonder—independent professionals bring substantial financial benefits, access to in-demand…
Read MoreA Student’s Global View Of The Freelance Revolution
Two students share highlights from their research after traveling the world, learning how the freelance revolution operates in different countries.
Read MoreIndependent Workforce Management: 5 Trends Impacting Workforce Strategies
Learn about the preferences and trends impacting today’s most in-demand independent professionals, and implications for your independent workforce strategy.
Read MoreContractor Engagement: 3 Strategies for Risk Management
Independent contractor compliance is important to be aware of whether your business is currently using or considering using independent talent. Properly managing independent contractors is quite different than maintaining a workforce of traditional employees—specific rules, laws, and tests apply, and treating an independent contractor as an employee can result in costly legal consequences. Knowing how…
Read MoreHow to Build a Million-Dollar Small Business: 4 Steps
Whether your goals for pursuing self-employment are financial, lifestyle, or interest based, choosing to go independent means just that—you have the choice to build a business that allows you to live your life the way you want to live it. Today, more people than ever are pursuing an independent career and year after year, more…
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