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New Study Reveals Surge in Six-Figure Earners – A Defining Moment for American Independents
Demand, supply and AI technology drive new era of independent success; study reveals six figure earners increased by 53% from 2021 to 2023 Ashburn, VA – October 31, 2023 – The landscape of American work has seen transformative shifts, with an increasing number of workers choosing the independent path, drawn by multiple factors ranging…
Read MoreHow to Magnetize Your Independent Talent Role Descriptions
We’ve talked about the importance of creating an optimized workforce to future-proof your enterprise. We’ve also talked about how to conduct a skills assessment to figure out skills (and associated roles) that are most important in your independent talent pool. And we’ve observed that competition for those skills can be stiff. Now, let’s talk about…
Read MoreWhat to Know Before Hiring through a Talent Marketplace
If your organization is not already using a marketplace to find independent professionals, you may be missing out on great talent. Talent marketplaces—online platforms that connect independent contractors with projects—are continuing to grow in popularity. In 2023, 40% of independent contractors said they used a talent marketplace to find work and 47% said they planned…
Read MoreDownsides of Using AI in Your Open Innovation Solutions
Last month I talked about how AI can help you solve open innovation challenges as a research assistant and brainstorming partner. But there’s a dark side to AI in open innovation. While using AI more extensively in your solving activities might be tempting, this can be a big risk.  3 Risks of Using AI in…
Read MoreThese Are the Cheapest Places to Live for Digital Nomads
Some 17.3 million Americans self-identified as digital nomads in 2023, according to a survey by MBO Partners
Read More4 Ways to Build a Network of Qualified Independent Talent
A talent network is a vetted and qualified on-demand pool of independent professional talent that managers use to fill project roles quickly. An established talent network that has either worked with your company before or been through a vetting process can be hugely valuable. This group of independents will already be familiar with how to…
Read More6 Ways to Find Work When Business is Slow
As the holiday season approaches, it’s common to find business slowing down. Many clients will take time off for the holidays and prospective clients may not want to start a project until the new year. But it’s important to keep in mind that other businesses may have budgets that need to be spent by the…
Read MoreEmployee Monitoring Tools Get a Facelift
Kelly Beckner cited in a quote about employee monitoring.
Read MoreSIA In Discussion with MBO Partners: Future Proofing your Diret Sourcing and Workforce Optimization Strategy
Webinar featuring CEO MBO Miles Everson.
Read MoreHow to Identify High-Value Independent Talent
Even as employment figures reach unprecedented levels in the U.S., roughly a quarter of the average company’s workforce today comprises contingent labor. This is more than a trend. Independent talent have a solid foothold in today’s labor market. More significantly, independents are working in increasingly strategic roles. They impact a company’s productivity, goal achievement, and…
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