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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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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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More Freelancers Feeling Secure

By MBO Partners

This article uses data from our 2019 State of Independence in America report to show how independent workers view the security associated with independent work.

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Professional Contingent Workers in High Demand to Fight Talent Shortages

By MBO Partners

Confidence among “independent workers” in the U.S. is higher than ever, thanks in part to technological advances, growth in online talent marketplaces and a skilled talent shortage, according to a report from MBO Partners.

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Five Ways to Prepare your Business Capabilities for the Future of Work

By MBO Partners

This article uses data from our 2018 State of Independence in America report to illustrate the “new normal” in the U.S. workforce.

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