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The Power of Direct Sourcing: 3 Big Benefits for Your Workforce

By MBO Partners

MBO Partners and Staffing Industry Analysts recently released a new report detailing the advantages of direct sourcing in talent management. Direct sourcing is the process by which a company leverages independent talent sourced from an internally developed pool to perform work as contingent or temporary workers Direct sourcing has evolved significantly and has become a…

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5 Ways to Put Fun into Your Direct Sourcing Program

By MBO Partners

Is your workplace fun? While many enterprises don’t evoke the Darth Vader theme in workers’ minds when considering this question, too many consider fun a distraction and detrimental to productivity. In fact, research has shown that fun is a strong component of well-being, which is key to productivity. Creating a culture that includes fun is…

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9 Tips for Future Proofing Your Workforce

By MBO Partners

While the business world has always been somewhat aware of the evolving nature of the workplace, the “future of work” is now a hot topic that leaders are paying close attention to. That future relies heavily on the workforce composition and culture. These nine tips can help your enterprise be ready for whatever comes down…

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4 Reasons Companies Hire Independent Contractors

By MBO Partners

Companies often hire independent contractors when they either need outside talent who have skilled expertise or their need is only temporary.  Today’s workforce ecosystem is incredibly diverse. Enterprises are building dynamic teams with a mix of salaried employees and contract or freelance talent, and the contingent worker side of this equation is quickly growing as…

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Time to Pivot? 5 Ways Independent Professionals Can Help You Succeed

By MBO Partners

“Pivot” recently joined the business lexicon to define the place where many companies arrive at some point in the growth cycle. The term refers to a significant and structured change to a strategically important part of the enterprise. A pivot may happen in response to changing market conditions, customer feedback, product performance, or any perceived…

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5 Ways to Boost Engagement in Your Independent Talent Community

By MBO Partners

Talent communities can be a valuable way for enterprises to quickly engage skilled, pre-vetted talent for projects. A talent community may consist of independent contractors who are currently working with your company or who have previously worked for you.   This is a great group to consolidate, because they have already been vetted, have proven their…

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Achieve Workforce Agility by Engaging Independent Contractors

By MBO Partners

Independent professional talent is increasingly becoming the workforce answer for companies throughout a wide range of industries. Enterprises are putting strategies in place to successfully attract, engage, and retain top talent. The independent workforce is steadily increasing in number as well, providing an indispensable source of professionals with in-demand skills. Here’s what you need to…

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Tap the Value of Feedback from Independent Talent

By MBO Partners

High-value independent professionals who work with an enterprise over time and on multiple projects may have unique insights that can help improve the business. Many have experience in multiple business sectors across a range of companies and are keen to contribute their viewpoints to your operations. You can encourage these contributions by requesting feedback from…

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5 Tips for Managing a Global Workforce

By MBO Partners

As enterprises transition from role-based to skill-based workforces, the composition of working teams is likely to change. The candidate with the best skillset may be down the hall or an independent professional based across town. Or they may be a digital nomad currently working in Thailand or some other country multiple time zones away. Assembling…

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How to Prevent Contractor Misclassification- Tips for Managing Gray Zone Workers (Guide)

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How to Prevent Contractor Misclassification: Tips for Managing Gray Zone Workers (Guide)

By MBO Partners

Learn how to engage contractors using best practices that reduce costs, attract top talent, and reduce misclassification risk.

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