Archive for January 2020
The Weekly Independent: January 20, 2020
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…
Read MoreMBO Partners Joins the World Economic Forum in The Charter of Principles for Good Platform Work Initiative
Herndon, VA,– January 17, 2020 – MBO Partners, the leading provider of independent workforce solutions, today announces today that it has partnered with other platform companies – Cabify, Deliveroo, Grab, Postmates, and Uber – through the World Economic Forum to create The Charter of Principles for Good Platform Work and The Promise of Platform Work:…
Read MoreLeading Platform Companies Commit to Principles on Good Platform Work
MBO Partners joins the World Economic Forum in The Charter of Principles for Good Platform Work, which outlines eight key areas to address in the platform economy.
Read More3 Things to Consider When Implementing a Direct Sourcing Strategy
As more organizations incorporate contingent talent into their workforce, direct sourcing is becoming a popular way to engage these workers. Direct sourcing enables access to and connection with top independent talent by facilitating a direct relationship between enterprise managers and independent workers. With a direct sourcing strategy in place, organizations no longer need to rely…
Read More5 Things You Need to Know about IR35
IR35 refers to a set of UK legislation designed to combat tax avoidance by independent contractors and the businesses that engage them. This shifts the responsibility of worker classification, as well as the associated risks, to the businesses. Despite widespread negative industry feedback, IR35 changes will go into effect in the Private Sector in April…
Read MoreLooking Ahead in 2020: Independent Contractor Compliance
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. As we look ahead to 2020, worker misclassification and compliance are topics that will remain in the news as new laws…
Read MoreIndependent Contractor Engagement Risk: What You Need to Know
Realize the competitive advantage of making independent talent part of your workforce strategy by creating a compliance program that manages legal risk and brings top talent to your doorstep.
Read MoreHow to Network with Your Peers
There are many advantages to networking with your peers—hearing a new perspective, gaining industry advice, or obtaining an outside opinion about an idea you have, just to name a few. It can be easy to get caught up in the daily grind of running your own business, but stepping out of that circle of comfort…
Read MoreThe Weekly Independent: January 13, 2020
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. • Forbes…
Read MoreShould Independent Professionals Use Promotional Products?
Online marketing through social media is free—and effective—which means that many cost-conscious independent professionals use platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn as their primary method of reaching out to potential new clients. but there are also times when it can be advantageous use real-world advertising avenues as well. Promotional products are often overlooked as…
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