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What’s Driving the New Strategic Workforce Mindset
In today’s ever-shifting world of work, independent talent play an increasingly important role and are driving the new strategic workforce mindset among enterprises that want to have a competitive advantage. 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…
Read More5 Client Retention Strategies for Small Business
Growing and sustaining your business is about more than just maintaining a steady flow of work. Building strong relationships with clients and retaining the ones you work well with can lead to future work, helpful recommendations, and more time for you to work on projects you’re passionate about. It can take a lot of work…
Read MoreWhy Self-Care Matters for Remote Workers
Putting yourself before your clients, family obligations, or a looming deadline isn’t always an easy choice to make. Self-care is particularly important for independent professionals—especially if you work remotely. Self-care practices will help you to stay happy, healthy, and motivated. And that ultimately benefits both you and everyone around you. Working remotely and running your…
Read MoreCompliance Checklist for Classifying FTEs vs Contractors
Engaging an independent contractor is different than hiring an employee because different laws apply to each category of worker. If your organization engages independent contractors, it is important to consider how your company will comply with relevant laws, policies, and regulations. For example, while companies have the ability to schedule employees and control how they…
Read More4 Ways to Prevent Burnout When You’re Self Employed
Burnout: it’s a feeling most working adults have experienced at some point in their lives—the career that was once exciting and invigorating has become a source of exhaustion, apathy, or even dread. While this can happen to anyone, the self-employed can be particularly prone to burnout due to their fast-paced, demanding schedules. Here are our…
Read More5 Ways to Build Strong Relationships with Existing Clients
There are many reasons people choose to start their own business—the chance to bring their dream idea to life, the flexibility to have control over their own work, or to find better work-life balance. But the one thing that rings true for all independents is that clients are the foundation of your business. The equation…
Read More3 Challenges to Creating a Successful Contingent Workforce Management Program
Creating a successful program to manage contingent workers has many benefits but also three distinct challenges. While more experienced workers become independent, companies are increasingly recognizing the many benefits independent talent provide and are incorporating this talent into their workforce strategy. This external workforce is important to many organizations because it allows them to operate…
Read More3 Tips for Sourcing Consultants for Project Work
Finding the right consultants for your projects can feel daunting if you haven’t done it before. More enterprises than ever before are supplementing their workforce with independent professional talent. Consultants provide in-demand skills and flexibility that allow organizations to work on a project-by-project basis, increasing their agility and giving them the ability to ebb and…
Read More5 Benefits of Outsourcing Contractor Management
Outsourcing engagement and management tasks for your independent workforce can help your company stay compliant, save costs, and be more efficient.
Read MoreHow to Set Boundaries at Work When You’re Self Employed
Setting healthy boundaries at work can be challenging as an independent professional. Here are three tips for setting your limits.
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