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Learn how to engage contractors using best practices that reduce costs, attract top talent, and reduce misclassification risk.
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According to our most recent research, about 11% of US workers in 2023 consider themselves digital nomads. That translates to 17.3 million workers who combine remote work with travel. Of this total, about 38% of these workers (6.6 million) are independent professionals while the remainder (10.7 million) are traditional employees. While the digital nomad lifestyle…
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Competition for high-value independent talent is heating up. The US independent population was 64.6 million strong in 2022, and even with a low unemployment rate, that number is likely to continue to increase as professionals with in-demand skills choose independence as their best career strategy. To attract people with the right skills, it is critical…
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Look at any business sector and any enterprise function, and you are likely to see two things: the “graying” of the workforce and the steady rise of the first digital native generation. Generally speaking, these are the two ends of the generational spectrum. GenX and Boomer workers have accumulated years of experience in their areas…
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An independent contractor agreement or contract is an important part of engaging contingent workers. While your company and the contractors you work with want to get started quickly, skipping a contract can lead to problems in the future. Three Reasons to Use an Independent Contractor Agreement Establish legal protection A written contract provides legal protection…
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When considering Gen Z, it is valuable to distinguish between life stages and generational attributes to pinpoint what’s truly unique about the youngest workers. Some of the media about Gen Z is actually age-specific, not generation-specific. In other words, every generation has a similar set of beliefs, outlooks, and perspectives when they are in their…
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An optimized workforce can produce significant business and competitive advantages in an enterprise. Attracting and engaging high-value independent professionals with in-demand skills offer key strategic opportunities that can effectively move the business forward. Though the engagement of people with high-value skills is certainly a major benefit, there is more value available in your independent talent…
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Business management experts have used the term “intelligence,” preceded by different qualifiers, to describe a range of soft skills that are important in today’s workplace. Social intelligence, as the term is currently used, is an umbrella for others such as emotional and cultural intelligence. Social intelligence plays a crucial role in the workplace, contributing to…
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As a critical source of skills for key initiatives and strategic projects, the independent professionals you engage are part of your team, whether short-term or long-term. Particularly when you have engaged high-value independents who you want to continue to engage, offering feedback to these contractors is as important as giving feedback to employees. While HR…
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Re-engaging independent talent who have previously worked with your business can be a great way to save time and money. When independents are already familiar with the processes and culture of your company, they can get to work faster and more comfortably. Not only will they already understand expectations for work, but managers and internal…
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