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    The Rise of the Independent Workforce: Key Insights from the 2025 State of Independence Report

    By Robyn Kimble September 09, 2025
    time 1 MIN

    The independent workforce is no longer a niche, but a major, fast-growing, and resilient part of the U.S. labor market. The 15th annual MBO Partners’ “State of Independence” report provides a deep dive into the trends, motivations, and successes of this workforce in 2025.

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