For Enterprises
Misclassification & Compliance | 4 MIN READ
Worker misclassification is important to keep in mind if your business is currently using or considering using independent contractors. Managing contingent workers is quite different from maintaining a workforce of traditional employees. Specific rules, laws, and tests apply. Treating an independent contractor as an employee can result in costly legal consequences. Knowing how to reduce…
Case Studies | 3 MIN READ
CASE STUDY Vertical: Financial Services | Type: Workforce Management Organizations that engage independent professionals as part of their workforce are increasingly doing so via direct sourcing. By identifying candidates for available opportunities using internal resources rather than relying on a third-party intermediary, enterprises can avoid costly markups and get talent to work faster. As great…
Workforce Management | 4 MIN READ
Independent contractors provide businesses today with needed skills, specialized expertise, and on-demand talent. Building a centralized program that is designed to manage the engagement and compliance processes for independent contractors is an important part of incorporating contingent workers. An independent contractor engagement program helps minimize a company’s exposure to misclassification liability, and provides processes for…
Direct Sourcing | 4 MIN READ
Year after year, leadership and executive teams from all industries have faced the same pressing question: how do you source skilled talent? When seeking highly-skilled specialists and subject-matter experts, the answer to that question is increasingly independent professional talent. The pursuit of independent contractors as a component of strategic sourcing initiatives has evolved quickly in…
Workforce Management | 4 MIN READ
Remote work is common for most independent professionals—it’s part of the appeal of pursuing an independent career. But managing remote workers isn’t always easy to do. Tracking deliverables, building teams, and forming relationships online can be complicated. It’s hard to get to know coworkers on a meaningful level through a screen or a phone call….
Workforce Management | 5 MIN READ
Developing a workforce planning model is an important part of building a high-functioning blended workforce. In today’s fast-moving, technology-driven world, a strategic workforce composed of both contingent and full-time talent is key to remaining both competitive and productive. This type of flexible workforce lets you respond quickly to project demands, meet budget constraints, and stay…
Workforce Management | 4 MIN READ
Why Use a Written Contract When Engaging Independent Talent If your business decides to engage the services of an independent contractor, it can be tempting to review the work you need done, come to an understanding, and get started as quickly as possible. However, oral agreements can be dangerous and lead to legal headaches for…
MBO Partners | 7 MIN READ
Meet MBO’s brilliant, exceptional employees. This month we feature Ben Bazian, one of our unique team members and give you the story behind one of his greatest strengths in his professional and personal life.
Direct Sourcing | 3 MIN READ
The benefits of a Talent Network, and how organizations can build and utilize them.
Direct Sourcing | 7 MIN READ
Direct sourcing is a viable way for companies to find qualified talent and cut costs. With unprecedented access to a pool of more than 51 million independent professionals, 61% of organizations say they expect to hire more contracting freelance or consulting workers in the next three years. However, despite these positive trends in both supply…
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