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Learn the advantages of engaging independent contractors vs temporary workers or full-time employees.
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Finding, engaging, and retaining skilled talent can be difficult in today’s work environment. There are many more job openings available than job seekers so where can companies find the people they need? We believe the answer is self-employed professionals, a population that brings highly specialized services to the workforce. The number of self-employed individuals is…
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There are 64.6 million independent workers in 2022 self-employed Americans today working as consultants, freelancers, contractors and more. This independent workforce touches all segments of the economy—from on-demand drivers and freelance writers to marketing professionals and website designers serving major companies. With so many types of independent workers, what do the terms independent consultant and…
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GUIDE | 10 MIN READ
The number of people working as independent professionals in the United States is steadily rising. As this workforce continues to grow, so do the number of companies tapping into this talent source.
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Your ability to achieve workforce optimization is only as good as your staff’s abilities and bandwidth. When specific project needs arise—that may be highly technical or involve in-demand skills not found in your FTE population—partner with trusted, compliant, and vetted independent talent. In order to effectively source independent talent end-to-end, it is important to establish…
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Deciding to hire independent contractors can raise a lot of questions—especially if this is new territory for your company. There are many common misconceptions about the independent workforce, a 51-million strong talent pool. One important distinction to note is that independent professionals don’t just make up the on-demand economy. Rather, this segment of the independent…
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A common question on the minds of enterprises, staffing firms, and on-demand platforms is: how do we solve for worker injury and workers’ compensation when engaging independent contractors? It’s a hot-button problem with tangible risk, particularly in light of the many lawsuits continuing to underline the issue. As an enterprise, it’s time to start thinking about the risks…
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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. Class Action Lawsuits Alleging Misclassification of Independent…
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What would you do if your best employee left tomorrow? Perhaps they won the lottery or decided to change careers—the past few years have taught us that anything can happen. And the thing is, this is really happening every day in workforces across the country. High performers are leaving and moving on. If your organization…
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Follow these best practices for managing your independent contractor workforce to avoid costly reclassification issues.
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