Archive for August 2019
How to Stand Out with Small Business Certification
MBO Partners’ Chief of Market Strategy, Bryan Peña, shares his insight on how independent workers can best differentiate themselves from competitors and larger companies.
Read MoreThink Starting a Business is Riskier than Keeping Your Job? Think Again
Forbes utilizes our “Financial Well-Being of Independent Workers” research brief in this article to show that owning your own business could be as feasible as traditional employment.
Read MoreFreelancers and Financial Well-Being
This article highlights key findings from our “Financial Well-Being of Independent Workers” research brief.
Read MoreIndependent Contractor Misclassification and Compliance News: August, 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. New Jersey Wage Theft Act New Jersey…
Read MoreCalling the Shots
In an interview with Contingent Workforce Strategies 3.0, MBO Partners’ Founder and Executive Chairman, Gene Zaino, discusses the importance and state of the agile workforce market and where it is headed.
Read MoreContract Workers and Traditional Employees are in Similar Financial Circumstances
This piece outlines the main findings of MBO Partners’ “Financial Well-Being of Independent Workers” research brief and concludes that not only is gig work more flexible than traditional employment opportunities, but workers can be just as, if not more, financially stable in such positions.
Read MoreTemp Staffing Down 3.4% in Second Quarter, but Demand is Up
This article shows that per our 2019 State of Independence in America Report, contingent workers contributed $1.3 trillion to the U.S. economy last year.
Read MoreIndependents, Traditional Employees Have Similar Well-Being in Contrast to ‘Reluctant Independents’​
This article breaks down key results from the MBO Partners’ “Financial Well-Being of Independent Workers” research brief.
Read MoreThis Is The Hottest Trend In Office Design Right Now
This article looks at the trend of including variety in workplace design. As part of this discussion, the author pulls statistics on digital nomads from the MBO Partners’ 2018 State of Independence in America Report.
Read MoreIndependent Workers and their Financial Well-Being
Many people today are pursuing independent work—freelancing, self-employment, and independent contracting—to develop their careers, build businesses, or pursue what they are passionate about. There are certainly many benefits to working independently, but one question that often arises is whether or not pursuing this do-it-yourself career track helps or hinders an individual’s ability to reach financial…
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