Archive for June 2020
Webinar Recap: Achieving Organizational Success in a Post-COVID Workplace
In our June 16 webinar, Achieving Organizational Success in a Post-COVID Workplace, change management expert and MBO Advantage member Kenneth Schlechter was joined by MBO’s Chief of Market Strategy Bryan Peña to discuss how organizations can be better engaged, increase communication and accountability, and re-confirm Senior Management’s commitment to driving organizational success, post-COVID. Key takeaways…
Read MoreThree Benefits of Direct Sourcing in the Wake of COVID-19
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s far from business as usual for organizations across the world. The majority of people who are able to work remotely are doing so, and for many managers it’s the first time they’ve had to run a fully remote team. Companies are taking different approaches to find success…
Read MoreHow to Be More Productive Working from Home
As an independent professional, you have the major benefit of the ability to conduct business from your own home. By eliminating a daily office commute, you not only save gas money and help the environment, but your work schedule is suddenly much more flexible as well. However, as you may have already discovered, the one…
Read MoreHow to Avoid Independent Contractor Reclassification
Follow these best practices for managing your independent contractor workforce to avoid costly reclassification issues.
Read MoreWebinar Recap: Developing and Marketing Your Online Presence as an Independent Consultant
In our June 11 webinar, Developing and Marketing Your Online Presence, MBO’s own Amy O’Donnell shared tips and tricks on how independent professionals can shape and enhance their digital presence. Amy leveraged her more than 20 years of experience in talent management to provide a unique perspective to independent talent on what their clients want…
Read MoreMission Matters Podcast Featuring Bryan Peña
Chief of Market Strategy Bryan Peña discusses the next way of working on the Mission Matters podcast.
Read MoreWhat is Small Business Credit and Why is it Important?
Business credit can provide protection, value, and financial security for your company. Here’s what you need to know.
Read MoreThe Accelerating Rate of Change in Today’s Business World
In today’s ever-shifting world of work, independent talent play an increasingly important role. Freelancers, contractors, consultants, temporary workers and more support companies by providing access to in-demand skills, driving organizational performance, and increasing institutional value. Particularly during times of crisis like the current COVID-19 pandemic, organizations that engage independent talent are finding they have the…
Read MoreWhat to Know Before Hiring through a Freelance Marketplace
Why Hire Through a Freelance Marketplace? If your organization is not already using a marketplace to source independent professionals, you may be missing out on great talent. Freelance marketplaces—online platforms that connect independent contractors with projects—are quickly growing in popularity. As many as one in four independent contractors said that they had used a marketplace…
Read MoreGross vs Net Income: Definitions and How to Calculate
What is the difference between gross income and net income? Gross income is the total amount you earn and net income is your actual business profit after expenses and allowable deductions are taken out. However, because gross income is used to calculate net income, these terms are easy to confuse. When you run your own…
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