Archive for June 2021
‘The modern dream’: Swapping apartments for campervans, nomadic working is on the rise
From individuals who travel continuously to those who travel for months or weeks at a time, being a digital nomad is an increasingly acceptable and feasible way to work, reaping rewards for both employee and employer. In the U.S., the population of digital nomads rose nearly 50% between 2019 and 2020, reaching 10.9 million people,…
Read MoreIndependent Contractor Misclassification and Compliance News June 2021
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. Highly-Skilled Directional Driller Was Independent Contractor In…
Read More4 Tips for Running Your Freelance Business as a Digital Nomad
As the world opens back up, many people have renewed their intentions to travel. Concurrently, the pandemic underscored how much easier it was to work from home than most professionals expected. So it’s not surprising that businesses are adapting to become more travel-friendly. In 2019, just over seven million Americans identified as digital nomads. That number exploded by 49% in…
Read MoreIs the great digital-nomad workforce actually coming?
One study shows that in mid-2020, the digital-nomad population in the USÂ exploded 50% from 2019, up to 10.9 million from 7.3 million. And, as more workers turn nomadic, the lifestyle has mainstreamed: telling your family or company you want to move around while you work might have drawn skeptical looks in the past, but the…
Read MoreRestart, Revisualize and Rightsize Your Workforce
Savvy organizations have re-emerged from their Covid fog to plan and navigate what the future looks like in 2022 and beyond. One thing is certain: change is inevitable. Work has been forever altered.Â
Read MoreStaff Spotlight: Q&A With Keaton Swett
This month’s Staff Spotight features Keaton Swett, our Vice President of Product and founder of MBO’s open innovation platform Mindsumo. We spoke about his business success and how he strives to be a leader in and out of his work life.
Read MoreDigital Nomads: A trend that will rise in the upcoming years
Digital Nomads are the people who work remotely from different parts of the world and not necessarily from an office. They can work from a hotel room in Barbados or in Paris or even a vacation house in Greek islands like Santorini or Mykonos. They can complete their daily tasks with the help of technology and…
Read MoreHow to Create a Strong Consultant Profile on LinkedIn
A strong professional LinkedIn profile is a key part of marketing for any business, even a small business or independent consulting practice. When people search for your services or name, your LinkedIn profile is going to be one of the first things that shows up in Google search results. It’s important to show potential clients…
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