Archive for October 2021
Financial Journeys: Becoming a Digital Nomad
There’s a trend of so-called digital nomads, defined as people who choose to live “a location-independent, technology-enabled lifestyle” that gives them the freedom to travel while they work remotely. According to research by MBO Partners, the population of digital nomads in the U.S. increased by 49% from 2019 to 2020.
Read MoreIndependent Contractor Misclassification and Compliance News October 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. Rights to “Friday the 13th” Hinge on Whether…
Read MoreHow to Manage the Legal Risks of Global Telecommuting Arrangements
Don’t let digital nomads expose you to liability under a foreign country’s law. Chances are that some employees who are now telecommuting are doing so from outside Canada. They could be part of a breed of what are called “digital nomads” who benefit from the freedom technology gives them to move from place to place.
Read MoreStaff Spotlight: Megan Kozich, Senior Training Content Manager
Meet MBO’s brilliant, exceptional employees. This month meet Megan Kozich, a long time MBO champion who never backs down from a challenge!
Read MoreWill On-Demand Talent Be The Next Work Revolution? 3 Tips For Building A Freelance Talent Strategy
The remote work revolution is already over—hybrid has won—but another major shift could be coming. Data from MBO Partners says that nontraditional employment reached 51 million this year, a 34% increase from 2020. The number of platforms for highly skilled freelancers increased over 300% since 2009, giving rise to new theories on how organizations of the future will…
Read MoreHot Desking and Hoteling Software is in Demand
According to Forrester Research Inc., hot desking is the practice of eliminating fixed desks for employees in favor of a first-come, first-served system once a desk is booked online. Kelly Beckner, vice president of corporate human resources at software company MBO Partners, said her company began using Envoy’s desk reservation and room booking tool in…
Read MorePreparing For The Future Of Work: Miles Everson of MBO Partners On The Top Five Trends To Watch In The Future Of Work
In the future of work, a larger portion of the professional workforce will be made up of independent professionals vs. full-time employees. And we need to look no further than the 34% growth in the last 12 months of independent professionals in the U.S. workforce, 68% of whom were millennials and Gen Z’s, and 55% of…
Read MoreIT Enables a Growing Population of Digital Nomads
There is a “digital nomad” movement gaining momentum. While many of us have experienced the world through our screens the last year, digital nomads have been conducting business wherever they want—anywhere in the world. Digital nomads are placing no limits on the location of their workplace, seeking out places with reliable Internet connections and flexible…
Read MoreCaribbean islands seek to capitalize on the ‘digital nomad’ trend
Digital nomads defy a single definition, yet all choose to combine remote work and travel, although the length of stay varies, according to McLean Robbins, vice president of Enterprise Marketing and MBO Partners. “United by a passion for travel and new adventures, digital nomads enjoy the ability to work anywhere they can connect to the…
Read MoreHow to Cultivate a Sense of Home Anywhere in the World as a Digital Nomad
Digital nomads are location independent people who can work anywhere with a technological connection. And, given the rise of flexible workplace environments that have emerged in the midst of stay-at-home orders during the pandemic, it should come as no surprise that the digital nomad lifestyle has appealed to many itching to break out of quarantine and take…
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