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How to Make Sure Independent Talent Isn’t Temporary Talent
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, at the end of July 2023 there were 8.8 million open jobs but only 5.25 million job seekers. This gap, a skills shortage mainly in the technology space, and caution around adding headcount has more and more companies turning to independent talent to meet their workforce needs.…
Read MoreIs It Time to Rethink Independent Talent in Your Enterprise?
“There have never been more payroll jobs in the U.S. There have also never been more people working independently.” 2023 State of Independence Report Those two statements may seem paradoxical, but they are both true. The U.S. independent talent population has grown steadily year on year—from 2020 to 2023 alone it jumped by 89%. Even…
Read MoreU.S. Sees Weakest Jobs Growth Since 2021, Best Employers For Veterans And LinkedIn’s New Feats
Data used from the 2023 MBO Partners Digital Nomad report.
Read MoreUAW Sets Its Sights On More Automakers After Strike Ends, Ellevator Wants To Lift Up C-Suite Women Of Color
Data used from the 2023 MBO Partners Digital Nomad report.
Read More3 Ways to Make Direct Sourcing Part of Your Workforce Management Strategy
Direct sourcing is a way to connect directly with independent contractors and engage them for project-based work. Rather than using a third-party service like a staffing or consulting firm to find talent, companies can source talent internally using their own resources. This approach helps to save time, money, and resources while often resulting in sourcing…
Read MoreThe True Price Tag And Impact Of Digital Nomadism On The Environment
Data used from the 2023 MBO Partners Digital Nomad report.
Read MoreMastering the Art of The Side Hustle: Thriving in Full-Time Employment and Entrepreneurship Simultaneously
In today’s fast-paced world, many ambitious individuals, myself included, are continuously seeking innovative ways to pursue our passions and financial goals. For those of us who are inherently creative, the idea of balancing a full-time job while simultaneously running a successful business is an enticing challenge. While it might initially appear as a daunting endeavor,…
Read MoreThe Support Team Every Independent Professional Needs
As an independent professional, you will spend part (or, in some cases, all) of your career as a solopreneur. With a high degree of flexibility, autonomy, and control, being your own boss has a lot of advantages. The choice to go solo does have challenges. Respondents to our 2023 State of Independence survey cited unpredictable…
Read MoreThe True Price Tag And Impact Of Digital Nomadism On The Environment
Data used from the 2023 MBO Partners Digital Nomad report.
Read MoreHere Comes Gen Z: How to Prepare for the Gen Z Workforce
Born between 1997 and 2012, Gen Z is the first digital-native generation. Computers, the internet, and smartphones are integral to their day-to-day lives, not the optional features of other generations. Their worldview, colored by a world in turmoil, has fostered a perspective on life and work that significantly differs from their elders. One in every…
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