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4 Applications of AI in the Creator Economy
In spite of seeing a plateau in its population from last year to this year, the Creator Economy is positioned for big growth. With an expanding ecosystem of support services and content platforms incorporating technological advancements that help them, new creators from all age groups are finding low barriers to entry and audiences waiting to…
Read More3 Questions to Ask About the “Future of Work”
The future. It’s always out on the horizon. How will things look in 5, 10, 20 years? And how can we prepare ourselves today for the most likely scenario? “Future of work” has become a buzz phrase. What does it actually mean? The world of work has always shifted and changed in response to technological…
Read MoreThat Solo Life: The Solo PR Pro Podcast
That Solo Life: Co-hosted by Karen Swim, founder of Words for Hire, LLC and owner
Read MoreThe Rise of the Digital Nomad Lifestyle
According to MBO Partners, there were 7.3 million digital nomads in the U.S. alone in 2018. The population of digital nomads grew by 49% between 2019 and 2022 and is projected to keep rising.
Read MoreFuture-Proof Your Workforce with Direct Sourcing
Direct sourcing—the process by which a company leverages independent contractors—has seen rapid advancement in recent years. As the market shifts to increased use of independent talent, direct sourcing will become even more important to enterprises that want to optimize their workforces The Evolution of Direct Sourcing Basic direct sourcing can take the form of finding…
Read More10 Strategies to Reduce Contractor Compliance Risk (Guide)
As the project-based economy continues to evolve, proper management of independent contractor talent will prove to be critical.
Read MoreJapan’s Digital Nomad Visa Is Launching In March
Today, 17.3 million American workers describe themselves as digital nomads, according to a 2023 report by MBO Partners. That’s up 2% from the previous year, after exploding by 131% between 2019 and 2022.
Read MoreWhat CEOs think other leaders should prioritise in 2024 – in 24 words
24 CEOs give their 24-cents on what leaders should prioritise for 2024.
Read MoreHow a Global CEO Reinvents the Workforce
With a career of over 30 years at the firm, Miles Everson rose to be CEO of Global Advisory and Consulting at PwC, the leading professional services organization in the world. Everson helped make it a magnet for talent and one of the top employers on the planet.
Read MoreHigh-Revenue Freelancing Surges, As More Americans Flock To Independent Work Than Ever Before
More independent workers are hitting $100,000 a year or more in revenue, according to new data from MBO Partners, and with the number of freelancers skyrocketing to 72.1 million Americans—up 89% from 2020—the trend shows no signs of slowing down.
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