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Artificial Intelligence: MBO Senior Leadership Perspectives
As part of our continued focus on how enterprises and independents interact with AI, members of our senior leadership recently offered their thoughts on several key topics, challenges, and strategies. We will delve deeper into some of these in future articles. Welcome to the Wild West We’ve seen it time and again. When any new…
Read MoreHow to Unlock Efficiency with Direct Sourcing
Direct sourcing is a part of talent acquisition for many modern enterprises—our research found that as of early 2023, nearly 80% of large organizations either had a direct sourcing program in place or expected to explore the approach within the next two years. Direct sourcing involves sourcing independent contractor talent using internal resources rather than…
Read MoreIndependent Workers Turning to AI
More than a third of independent workers, 37%, are already integrating AI into their daily tasks, according to research by MBO Partners.
Read MoreNew Study Shows Wave of AI-Upskilling Among Independent Workers
Ashburn, VA – March 12, 2024 – In response to the growing demand for AI-skilled talent, a recent study by MBO Partners suggests that employers should turn to independent workers for essential AI expertise. The study highlights that 37% of independent workers are currently incorporating Gen AI into their daily tasks, with a significant 59%…
Read MoreExploring New Frontiers: An Overview
A new report based on a research study by MBO Partners and Emergent Research hit the internet today. “Exploring New Frontiers: How Independent Workers View and Use Generative AI in 2024” looks at how independents interact with Gen AI in their businesses. Our research, which included 1,132 independent workers and 3,832 traditional workers, indicates that…
Read MoreFederal Judge Upends NLRB’s New Joint Employer Rule
A federal judge on Friday struck down a National Labor Relations Board rule that would have classified many contract and franchise workers as company employees.
Read More12 Must Have Productivity Apps for Self Employed
While your favorite apps might involve watching viral videos, scrolling through beautiful pictures, or zoning out while playing a game, you don’t always have the luxury of getting sucked into the vortex of your phone when you run your own business. Luckily, there’s another category of apps that are equally engaging—and can help you maximize…
Read MoreArtificial Intelligence for Contingent Labor: Benefits and Challenges
Artificial intelligence (AI) can have a significant impact on companies that use independent contractor talent—from finding and sourcing contractors to engaging and onboarding them. AI tools can effectively source prospective independents, assess them without bias, and onboard them efficiently. With more companies drawing on contingent labor to build optimized or blended workforces, AI tools can be…
Read MoreCreating an Effective Contingent Labor Program: Getting Classification Right
Following on my introduction to this series, this first installment focuses on the critical importance of correctly classifying the members of your independent workforce. In the past, the onus was on independent contractors to make sure they were set up correctly, paying the right taxes – the IRS would audit them directly. That has…
Read MoreLatin America: Welcoming Digital Nomads
More countries are seeing the benefits of having professionals who work remotely come for extended stays.
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