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What to Look for When Hiring a Consultant
Hiring independent contractors to build a blended workforce can result in many benefits for your company. Freelance workers give enterprises increased flexibility. By outsourcing work to an independent contractor, companies often save on the many costs associated with hiring a full-time employee. Independent contractors also give hiring managers access to in-demand skills—these are works who…
Read MoreNavigating an Uncertain Market
TechLeadersPOV features insights from MBO Partners’ Chief Executive Officer, Miles Everson.
Read MoreAddressing Unconscious Bias in Your Direct Sourcing Program
A total talent strategy focused on workforce optimization is designed to include a specific percentage of independent professionals with high-value skills. Success relies on creating a direct sourcing program that curates an independent talent pool of vetted workers. Hiring managers can tap this pool to fill project and team roles with proven workers who have…
Read MoreMiles Everson, CEO of MBO Partners: Championing ‘The Great Realization’ in the Era of Independent Work
Valiant CEO 360 features insights from MBO Partners’ Chief Executive Officer, Miles Everson.
Read More8 Ways to Get Client Referrals
Word-of-mouth can be a powerful marketing tool for independent contractors. When potential clients hear about your qualifications directly from people they know and trust, it lends credibility to your reputation. However, there’s an art to asking for and receiving referrals. Follow these eight tips to get client referrals and recommendations in the right way. 1.…
Read MoreHow to become a digital nomad—and not go broke
A silver lining of the pandemic is that work has become more flexible than ever—leading more Canadians to take “workations” or relocate to other countries for weeks or months at a time.
Read MoreWork All Over the World Without Ruining It: Ethics for Digital Nomads
CNet features insights from MBO Partners’ Digital Nomads research.
Read MoreDigital globalization and its challenges
The Limited Times covers MBO Partners’ Digital Nomads study
Read MoreTrends Among the Contract Workforce to Factor into Your Overall Talent Strategy
Future of Field Service covers MBO Partners’ State of Independence in America report.
Read MoreBefore You Make a Job Offer: 4 Things to Know about Independent Professionals
As independent professionals become more centered in the economy and take more strategic roles in their client companies, it would be unusual if managers didn’t consider offering full-time employment to valued independents on their teams. “Locking in” such key talent can be important to employers and might be seen by them as a win-win proposition.…
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