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4 Benefits of Open Innovation for Enterprises in 2023
Innovation is a critical part of any firm’s strategy. From continuous improvement initiatives to go-to-market tactics to rebranding and beyond, a company must evolve in the right direction to compete successfully. Achieving sustained innovation has been a leadership quest for many years, with mixed results. As the traditional system of secrecy and locked doors that…
Read MoreProposals, Resumes, and Interviews: Best Practices for Hiring Independent Contractors
When you have received proposals from independent professionals in response to your project post, reviewing and assessing candidates is the next step toward engaging the best fit for your needs. Do this as a five-step process: Review the proposals Create the first shortlist Review the shortlisted candidates’ resumes Create the final shortlist Interview shortlisted candidates…
Read MoreScope Creep: Definition, Causes and How to Prevent It
Scope creep can occur during a project when a client adds tasks outside of the scope of your agreement. It is important to understand how scope creep occurs and how to avoid it to make sure that both parties agree which tasks are expected to be completed and which are considered outside of scope. What…
Read More10 Professional Development Tips to Grow Your Business
One of the biggest perks of running your own business is that you have full control—the clients you work with, the projects you take on, and how you structure your day is all up to you. By positioning your business around your strengths and skills, you can provide clients with reliable, trusted expertise. But that…
Read MoreWhat Matters Most to Independent Talent?
The independent professionals are highly skilled experts who can fill project roles on-demand. These individuals tend to work on medium-to long-term projects in a specific field of expertise. By understanding the behaviors and values of independents, enterprises become more attractive to top talent and are better able to retain the workers they want for…
Read MoreHow Independent Contractors Can Boost Your Bottom Line in a Recession
Despite dire recession warnings from economists, the US market currently has more job openings than labor to fill them. This doesn’t mean firms aren’t laying off talent, doing more with less, or considering scaling back on hiring. At this time, when the economy’s direction is up in the air and uncertainty prevails in the market,…
Read MoreHow to Write a Perfect Independent Contractor Job Posting
While the best approach to recruiting talent in today’s market is to hire skills rather than a particular work classification, how you attract independent talent with the skills you need differs from how you recruit employees. Because these two ways of working vary widely, your approach to job posting must change when seeking an independent…
Read More8 Worker Misclassification Tips to Set Your Enterprise Up for Success
Worker classification is an important part of managing a blended workforce composed of full-time and independent contractor talent. Misclassifying workers can be a legal headache and an expensive problem, so following proper laws, policies, and regulations is a must. And while worker classification may sound scary and complicated, it doesn’t have to be. Today, there…
Read More3 Best Practices for Independent Contractor Engagement
Improve independent contractor program adoption, increase talent retention rates, and mitigate misclassification risk with these three best practices for independent contractor engagement.
Read More10 Ways to Get New Consulting Clients Fast
Landing your first client is one of the most intimidating aspects of going independent and starting your own business. However, even after you are working on your first contract, you need to continue to attract new clients and win new business. This task can seem overwhelming and sometimes you may not know where to start. …
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