Building Contractor Relationships
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Businesses are increasingly turning to independent contractors to meet their needs and remain agile in today’s evolving marketplace. By the end of 2027, the average company expects their use of contingent labor to grow to 38%. And studies from Deloitte and MIT’s Workforce Ecosystem found that 82% of large organizations are taking steps to integrate…
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A virtual talent bench—a group of independent talent who have already performed all onboarding steps prior to a role being offered—can help organizations remain flexible and competitive. Establishing a group of reliable talent allows for simplified, rapid deployment, minimizes the risk of worker misclassification, and helps attracts top talent with the prospect of getting to…
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Building strong relationships with independent talent will be important for businesses in the coming year as more enterprises seek to use independents as part of their staffing strategy. Top independent talent—who have the skills companies seek—have the luxury of picking the clients they work with. Those who purposely find ways to prioritize contractor satisfaction and…
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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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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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The Creator Economy is a network of independent professionals, including the self-employed, solopreneurs, and freelancers, who earn money by creating and distributing digital content. An impressive 8.1 million creators in the U.S. were monetizing their content in 2022—a 14% jump from 6.9 million the previous year. In terms of the content produced, the Creator Economy…
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This is the second in a five-part series discussing skills critical for future success. Succeeding articles will cover creativity, communication, and entrepreneurship. A recalibration is taking place in the workforce as leaders are moving to skills-based organizations and artificial intelligence (AI) is slowly taking on some roles, either completely or as an adjunct to human…
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Finding and engaging skilled independent contractors who work well with your company is a big accomplishment. But it’s just the first step in building a blended workforce. Developing strong relationships with independents is essential to retain this talent pool. By building a positive reputation among contingent workers, you can ensure your organization is top of mind…
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Developing strong relationships with the independent contractors you engage is a key part of keeping those workers coming back. Over the past few years, employees have left their jobs in droves and started working independently. This group of workers provides enteprises with a highly skilled pool of talent that is well-suited to project-based work. But…
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