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Independent Workers Turning to AI

By MBO Partners

More than a third of independent workers, 37%, are already integrating AI into their daily tasks, according to research by MBO Partners.

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New Study Shows Wave of AI-Upskilling Among Independent Workers

By MBO Partners

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%…

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Exploring New Frontiers: An Overview

By MBO Partners

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…

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Federal Judge Upends NLRB’s New Joint Employer Rule

By MBO Partners

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.

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12 Must Have Productivity Apps for Self Employed

By MBO Partners

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…

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Artificial Intelligence for Contingent Labor: Benefits and Challenges

By MBO Partners

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…

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Creating an Effective Contingent Labor Program: Getting Classification Right 

By MBO Partners

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…

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Latin America: Welcoming Digital Nomads

By MBO Partners

More countries are seeing the benefits of having professionals who work remotely come for extended stays. 

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4 Ways AI Can Make Your Life Easier an Independent Professional

By MBO Partners

Artificial intelligence, or AI, has been growing buzzword over the past few years. Most recently, AI is being talked about with Chat GPT—a natural language processing chatbot that uses generative AI technology. AI promises a more innovative and growth-spurred future, so it’s no wonder that so many people believe AI will revolutionize the way we…

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The 6 Stages of Escaping Corporate- Just keep moving!

By MBO Partners

It has become clear to me that there are 6 stages in the corporate escapee journey- assuming the ultimate destination is control of both your time and financial future.

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