Workforce Management

How to Magnetize Your Independent Talent Role Descriptions

By MBO Partners

We’ve talked about the importance of creating an optimized workforce to future-proof your enterprise. We’ve also talked about how to conduct a skills assessment to figure out skills (and associated roles) that are most important in your independent talent pool. And we’ve observed that competition for those skills can be stiff. Now, let’s talk about…

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What to Know Before Hiring through a Talent Marketplace

By MBO Partners

If your organization is not already using a marketplace to find independent professionals, you may be missing out on great talent. Talent marketplaces—online platforms that connect independent contractors with projects—are continuing to grow in popularity. In 2023, 40% of independent contractors said they used a talent marketplace to find work and 47% said they planned…

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How to Identify High-Value Independent Talent

By MBO Partners

Even as employment figures reach unprecedented levels in the U.S., roughly a quarter of the average company’s workforce today comprises contingent labor. This is more than a trend. Independent talent have a solid foothold in today’s labor market. More significantly, independents are working in increasingly strategic roles. They impact a company’s productivity, goal achievement, and…

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Upskilling and Reskilling in Your Direct Sourcing Program

By MBO Partners

In today’s fast-paced business space where change has become the norm, worker skills requirements frequently shift. The result is not really a skills shortage, though media and many business experts use that term. Rather, demand is greater than supply at different times and for certain skills. In today’s market, this situation applies to many technology…

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True Flexibility is Key to Success in the Future of Work

By MBO Partners

If you ask leaders at your enterprise what “workplace flexibility” means, what would they say? Many answers would probably revolve around ideas like remote/hybrid arrangements, variable work schedules, and skill-based roles, and they would be right—to a degree. These and other tactics certainly contributed to enhanced flexibility, but on their own, they can fall short…

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Writing Independent Contractor Agreements: 8 Things to Include

By MBO Partners

An independent contractor agreement or contract is an important part of working with contingent talent. Contracts protect both your business as well as the independent contractor from a legal perspective. They also provide a valuable opportunity to clarify details and questions surrounding the project, discuss any discrepancies, and establish a good working relationship. Here are…

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Contractor or Employee: Determining the Right Worker Mix for Recruiters

By MBO Partners

The workforce of many companies today consists of a mix of full-time and contract workers. When considering whether your recruitment strategy should include independent contractors or employees, there are many rules and regulations to consider as well as practical applications. Employees vs. Independent Contractors Employees work for a single employer, who can dictate how, where,…

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9 Tips for Future Proofing Your Workforce

By MBO Partners

While the business world has always been somewhat aware of the evolving nature of the workplace, the “future of work” is now a hot topic that leaders are paying close attention to. That future relies heavily on the workforce composition and culture. These nine tips can help your enterprise be ready for whatever comes down…

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4 Reasons Companies Hire Independent Contractors

By MBO Partners

Companies often hire independent contractors when they either need outside talent who have skilled expertise or their need is only temporary.  Today’s workforce ecosystem is incredibly diverse. Enterprises are building dynamic teams with a mix of salaried employees and contract or freelance talent, and the contingent worker side of this equation is quickly growing as…

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Time to Pivot? 5 Ways Independent Professionals Can Help You Succeed

By MBO Partners

“Pivot” recently joined the business lexicon to define the place where many companies arrive at some point in the growth cycle. The term refers to a significant and structured change to a strategically important part of the enterprise. A pivot may happen in response to changing market conditions, customer feedback, product performance, or any perceived…

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