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‘There is So Much Opportunity to Leverage High-Skill, High-Value Talent,’ MBO’s Bryan Peña Says of Independent Workforce

By MBO Partners

Bryan Peña, Chief of Market Strategy at MBO Partners, sat down with SpendMatters to share insights about the state of independent contract labor, how technology is changing the field, and what companies can do to excel in the rapidly evolving market.

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Independent Workers are Continuing to Find Business Outside the U.S.

By MBO Partners

This article uses statistics from our State of Independence report to show that in 2019, 22% of full-time independent workers said they provided goods or services to customers outside the U.S.

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Hire the Manager, Access the Skills

By MBO Partners

This article utilizes data from our 2019 State of Independence in America Report to show the growth of a diverse, highly skilled agile workforce of independent executives and specialists.

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Q&A: State of Independence — Changing Forms of U.S. Employment

By MBO Partners

Bryan T. Peña, Chief of Market Strategy at MBO Partners, spoke with Digital Journal to unpick the 2019 State of Independence Report and to dive into workplace trends.

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Why it’s Easier to be Your Own Boss than You Think

By MBO Partners

WTOP uses data from our 2019 State of Independence in America Report to show that becoming an independent professional isn’t as difficult as you might think.

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Business for Breakfast – Interview with Gene Zaino

By MBO Partners

MBO Partners’ Chief Executive Officer, Gene Zaino, shares insight into the changing nature of the American workforce on KFNN Money Radio.

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What We Know—and Don’t Know—About Independent Workers and Retirement Savings

By MBO Partners

This article uses data from our State of Independence in America Report to discuss benefit and retirement plans for the independent workforce.

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Independent Contractor Misclassification and Compliance News: June, 2019

By MBO Partners

As the independent workforce continues to grow, so do the issues of worker compliance and misclassification. It is important for enterprises to remain informed about the latest laws, regulations, and developments surrounding these topics. Each month, we’ll bring you the latest news stories from around the web. 1. National Labor Relations Board Finds Arbitration Agreement…

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The Pixelated Workforce: A Job For Almost Everyone

By MBO Partners

Using data from our 2019 State of Independence Report, this article describes the recent growth of the gig economy. This means the “alternative workforce” isn’t really alternative anymore, it’s now a part of everyday life.

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Despite A Booming Job Market, Many Solopreneurs Opt To Stay Independent

By MBO Partners

MBO Partners’ 9th annual State of Independence Report finds that while those forced into freelancing by unemployment are flocking back to traditional jobs, many free agents don’t want to give up the freedoms that come with self-employment.

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