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Independent Contractor Misclassification and Compliance News April 2024

By MBO Partners

As the independent workforce continues to grow, so do the issues of worker compliance and misclassification. It is important for enterprises to remain informed about the latest laws, regulations, and developments surrounding these topics. Each month, we’ll bring you the latest news stories from around the web. Wisconsin Supreme Court Says Amazon Drivers are Employees…

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5 Tips for Hiring Independent Contractors

By MBO Partners

Engaging an independent contractor is a very different process from hiring a full-time employee. In general, full-time employees are the best option for ongoing business needs that are a core competency of your company. Independent contractors, on the other hand, offer flexible options for project-based work, or when you need to bring on specialized expertise…

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Build Your Enterprise AI Backbone through Independent Expertise

By MBO Partners

AI is steadily permeating all aspects of enterprise operations. Workers are already using the technology, mainly in the form of generative AI, to increase productivity and improve output. More comprehensively, companies across industries are reengineering processes to incorporate AI. For example: Banks are transforming financial advisory services Insurance companies are automating auto and home claims…

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Three Ways Gen AI Can Help Manage Independent Talent

By MBO Partners

Managing independent contractors can be a tricky zone to navigate. You have to find a balance between giving them the support and feedback you need while maintaining a client-contractor relationship for compliance purposes. Unless it is specified in a contract, independent contractors have the right to choose when, where, and how they work. Over-supervising or…

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10 Ways Digital Transformation Impacts Your Independent Workforce

By MBO Partners

We are experiencing a dramatic change in the way we work. As more organizations shift to remote and flexible work options, full-time workers are considering different ways of working. The number of digital nomads is growing too. Digital nomads are people who embrace a location-independent, technology-enabled lifestyle. This allows them to travel and work remotely—anywhere in the…

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The Independent AI Strategist: Why You Need One (or More)

By MBO Partners

AI will revolutionize how we live and work. It’s the next technology transformation, with potential that we cannot fully see or understand at this time. While today we apply it to existing ways of doing things, it won’t be long before we apply it to completely new things we haven’t yet thought of. No matter…

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Keeping Independents Happy 

By Jessica Soler

Enterprises recognize that including independent professionals in the workforce is imperative. As demand for their services increases, independents have more project options and more choice of clients. How can a company ensure that it is attractive to high-value independent talent?  I went to an expert for answers to this question. Emily Stringer is a Program…

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From Ideas to Impact: Demystifying the Open Innovation Journey

By Keaton Swett

Prospective clients often ask us to give examples of products directly resulting from our open innovation challenges. It’s natural to seek concrete examples of tangible products from these initiatives. It’s true that we have launched many open innovation challenges where a direct line can be drawn between a proposed solution and a new product or…

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Independent Contractor Misclassification and Compliance News March 2024

By Nathan Gibson

As the independent workforce continues to grow, so do the issues of worker compliance and misclassification. It is important for enterprises to remain informed about the latest laws, regulations, and developments surrounding these topics. Each month, we’ll bring you the latest news stories from around the web. 1. DOL New Independent Contractor Rule Takes Effect…

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Leverage AI Today to Support Larger Enterprise AI Adoption

By MBO Partners

“Adopting AI” is a big deal, not only in terms of the business imperative but also in terms of what it takes for an enterprise to do it. Like previous big technology changes, AI adoption must be planned, trained, tested, secured, and maintained. This takes time and expertise, and for many companies, the race is…

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