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Archive for April 2020
Independent Contractor Misclassification and Compliance News: April, 2020
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. CARES Act Provides Benefits to the Independent…
Read MoreWebinar Recap: Boost ROI, Create a Financially Independent Business & Unleash Your Inner Tiger
Our recent webinar, Full Impact: Unleash the Tiger, may feel appropriate in the title given the recent buzz around Tiger King, but the content within was anything but salacious. Hosted by Dr. Simmie Adams, change management expert, the hour-long webinar helped independent business owners understand their inner positions of strength (their “tiger”) and how to…
Read More5 Client Etiquette Rules to Follow When Working from Home
There are many factors that influence a productive home office environment. Creating a defined work space. Developing a daily routine that minimizes outside distractions. Finding ways to balance personal and work responsibilities. Experimenting with different virtual tools to find the ones that work best for your business—the list goes on. But one often overlooked and…
Read More6 Benefits to Creating a Direct Sourcing Strategy
Companies today have unprecedented access to a pool of more than 41 million independent professionals. And that talent comes in more shapes and sizes than ever before—contractors, consultants, freelancers, side giggers, and more work as 1099 or W-2 workers, and the list goes on. Meanwhile, alongside continued growth in this labor market, 61% of organizations saying…
Read MoreThe New Business Model for a Changing Workforce Reality – Podcast
Founder Gene Zaino is interviewed by leading branding agency Branding Business on the future of work and trends impacting the independent workforce.
Read More3 Signs an Executive Coach Can Benefit Your Independent Business
In today’s post, Melisa Liberman, host of upcoming MBO webinar “Using an Executive Coach to Accelerate Your Career Revenue” and an executive coach specializing in tech leaders, offers actionable tips from her own experience as both a “coach” and a “coachee” to help independent professionals considering coaching for future career growth or career transition. When…
Read MoreHow to Find and Keep Top Independent Professional Talent
For many leading organizations, independent professionals are a growing part of the workforce. Independent talent offer companies the ability to bring a valuable set of skills to a project for a specific period of time, helping to minimize employment costs and increase flexibility. But as the demand for independent workers grows—especially those with high-end skills—how…
Read MorePost COVID-19 Workforce Trends: What a New Normal Might Look Like
There have been non-stop updates about our current status here in the U.S. and globally over the past couple of weeks— both from a health and economic perspective. However, I’d like to take a few minutes to think about the future of work, and what a ’new normal’ could look like. Returning to Work Those…
Read MoreHow to Start a Successful Consulting Business
More than 41 million Americans work independently as consultants, freelancers, independent contractors, gig workers, and more. If you’re working independently and are thinking of pursuing your endeavor fulltime, you’re not alone. Full-time self-employment continues to be a viable and attractive option for many professionals, especially those with in-demand skills. Any career change marks a major moment, but the decision…
Read MoreMBO Partners Named “50 to Know” by SpendMatters
MBO made SpendMatters’ coveted annual “50 to Know” list of procurement technology providers.
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