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Independent Contractor Misclassification and Compliance News April 2024
Companies who engage with independent contractors are well-advised to be aware of the various state laws governing the classification of workers in the states in which the independent contractors will work.
Read More3 Steps to Create a Niche for Your Independent Business
A lot is going on in the marketplace today. We’re at the dawn of the AI era—or perhaps really at the pre-dawn stage—and many independent professionals are facing a growing need to reinvent their businesses It may be tempting to add more services and target audiences to cope with the fast-changing business environment. In fact,…
Read MoreSafety and Health at Work for Platform Workers
It’s common to hear about a bicycle courier being hit by a car or a motorbike courier falling and getting injured.
Read More15 Countries with Highest Percentage of Millionaires in the World
Most of the millionaires around the world are self-made.
Read MoreCrafting Workforce Policy in the Digital Nomad Era
In the landscape of modern work environments, the rise of digital nomads represents a significant evolution in how careers and workplaces are perceived and operated.
Read More170+ Must-know Digital Nomads Statistics and Figures 2024
MBO Partners says the number of US digital nomads has been rising since 2019.
Read MoreHow Workforce Optimization Helps Companies Gain a Competitive Edge
Today’s organizations are implementing workforce optimization strategies with the goals to achieve efficiency and cut costs. Forward-thinking companies are leveraging new technologies and adapting to flexible modes of working, such as virtual meetings and remote work. This new paradigm has highlighted the vast chasm between the traditional business model and the emerging modern one. One model…
Read MoreEngaging Offshore Workers: 5 Best Practices for International Compliance
There are many benefits in hiring or engaging offshore workers to complete tasks and provide services for U.S. enterprises. For example, such workers may offer invaluable expertise; using offshore workers can help reduce costs which can lead to increases in profit; and using offshore workers can enable U.S. businesses to reach broader audiences across various…
Read More5 Tips for Hiring Independent Contractors
Engaging an independent contractor is a very different process from hiring a full-time employee. In general, full-time employees are the best option for ongoing business needs that are a core competency of your company. Independent contractors, on the other hand, offer flexible options for project-based work, or when you need to bring on specialized expertise…
Read MoreBuild Your Enterprise AI Backbone through Independent Expertise
AI is steadily permeating all aspects of enterprise operations. Workers are already using the technology, mainly in the form of generative AI, to increase productivity and improve output. More comprehensively, companies across industries are reengineering processes to incorporate AI. For example: Banks are transforming financial advisory services Insurance companies are automating auto and home claims…
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