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‘I have worked from home in 78 different countries’
MBO’s new digital nomads data is cited by the BBC.
Read More5 Reasons to Outsource Independent Workforce Management
The talent management landscape is changing. Forward-thinking organizations today are turning to flexible workforce models, incorporating independent professional talent to supplement their full-time workforce with specialized skills and on-demand project availability. In this new world, it’s important for companies to take an agile approach to talent management in order to capitalize on the latest trends…
Read MoreSetting Client Expectations as a Digital Nomad
The number of American workers who describe themselves as digital nomads has steadily risen, from 7.3 million in 2019 to 16.9 million in 2022. That’s 131% growth over three years, and growth is expected to continue, though perhaps not in such impressive numbers. The steady addition of more digital nomads in the workforce logically means…
Read More3 Key Factors of Classification Compliance
Minimize the risk of worker misclassification by understanding these three important components of independent contractor compliance.
Read MoreThe Rise of Digital Nomads Signals a New Workforce Trend
Staffing Industry Analysts covers MBO’s new Digital Nomads Report
Read MoreThe New American Revolution Fueling the Future of Work: MBO Partners’ Next Chapter
The acceleration of key forces driving the world of work today—from the accelerating rate of change of technological innovation to the fractionalization of the human career through independent project-based work—has forever changed the way we do business. Much like the patriots that built our country during the time of the American revolution, we are at…
Read MoreStudy: Is Digital Nomadism the New Work Non-Negotiable?
ASHBURN, VA – October 19, 2022 –A new study from MBO Partners® shows that digital nomadism is the number one work trend that employers can no longer ignore. Digital nomadism, a term referencing workers who embrace a location-independent, technology-enabled lifestyle that allows them to travel and work remotely, has grown by 131% from the pre-pandemic…
Read More6 Ways to Become a Preferred Client for Contractors After the Great Resignation
Developing strong relationships with the independent contractors you engage is a key part of keeping those workers coming back. Over the past few years, employees have left their jobs in droves and started working independently. This group of workers provides enteprises with a highly skilled pool of talent that is well-suited to project-based work. But…
Read More4 Ways Direct Sourcing Builds Workforce Agility
Direct sourcing allows companies to match highly-skilled candidates with open project opportunities using their own internal resources, bypassing the use of third-party staffing agencies or consulting firms to perform recruiting functions. Many businesses today are using direct sourcing to find and engage independent talent because it provides the flexibility that companies require to be more…
Read MoreWhat’s Driving Continued Digital Nomad Growth?
Digital nomadism, the “have internet, will travel” work style that was once only a dream for many people, is becoming part of the mainstream. Our research has revealed that the population of American workers self-describing as digital nomads has steadily risen, from 7.3 million in 2019 to a whopping 16.9 million in 2022. This is…
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