Workforce Engagement
Workforce Management | 3 MIN READ
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…
Workforce Management | 4 MIN READ
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…
Guides and Templates | < 1 MIN READ
GUIDE | 10 MIN READ
How to Prevent Contractor Misclassification: Tips for Managing Gray Zone Workers (Guide)
Learn how to engage contractors using best practices that reduce costs, attract top talent, and reduce misclassification risk.
Workforce Trends | 4 MIN READ
Digital nomads—people who embrace a location-independent, technology-enabled lifestyle—have grown by leaps and bounds in the past few years. Today, more than one in ten US workers describe themselves as digital nomads. Some digital nomads work in countries worldwide, traveling frequently, while others explore areas within the US or find one place to stay for a…
Direct Sourcing | 3 MIN READ
Competition for high-value independent talent is heating up. The US independent population was 64.6 million strong in 2022, and even with a low unemployment rate, that number is likely to continue to increase as professionals with in-demand skills choose independence as their best career strategy. To attract people with the right skills, it is critical…
Direct Sourcing | 4 MIN READ
There are many benefits to using direct sourcing as a strategy for talent acquisition. Direct sourcing allows organizations to find highly-qualified independent talent by using their own resources rather than relying on a third-party staffing agency or consulting firm. Direct sourcing can help enterprise managers reduce the time and cost of recruiting. Modern tools like…
Workforce Management | 4 MIN READ
Re-engaging independent talent who have previously worked with your business can be a great way to save time and money. When independents are already familiar with the processes and culture of your company, they can get to work faster and more comfortably. Not only will they already understand expectations for work, but managers and internal…
Direct Sourcing | < 1 MIN READ
GUIDE | 15 MIN READ
As the use of independent professional labor continues to grow, so does the need for more efficient ways to find and leverage this increasingly valuable talent pool.
Workforce Management | 6 MIN READ
Hiring independent contractors over full time employees comes with many benefits. Today, more than 51 million people have chosen to work independently rather than have a permanent, full-time job. And most independent contractors are very satisfied with the flexibility and creativity their career path affords. Most plan to remain independent and even build a larger…
Direct Sourcing | 7 MIN READ
Hiring freelancers is a key part of a successful project-based work environment. Many business organizations are moving to a new model of hiring that incorporates both freelancers as well as full-time employees. Freelancers are independent, project-based workers who bring in-demand skills to an organization’s workforce and help them maintain a competitive advantage among their peers….
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