The Weekly Independent: July 17, 2017

Staying on top of your field means staying ahead of the biggest news stories. That’s why each week we bring you The Weekly Independent, a quick-hit digest of news of note from around the web.
- A growing economy doesn’t mean equal benefits for all. This thought leadership, from MBO’s CEO Gene Zaino, takes a look at the “barbell effect”—a trend that is particularly apparent among the growing contingent workforce.
- Entrepreneur explores four reasons why businesses should consider leveraging independent contractor talent.
- How to differentiate your business, gain referrals, and create a strong brand presence through great customer experience.
- Five cities that are ideal for the self-employed.
- Are you ready to go independent? Keep these important considerations in mind.
- CIO looks at how companies are starting to work in different ways.
- Newly nominated National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) candidates are expected to undo Obama-era rulings, SHRM reports.
- This startup connects freelance doctors to work in healthcare systems.
- An NLRB ruling that junior high and high school lacrosse referees are employees and not independent contractors could affect unions organizing for referees across the country.
- The Huffington Post explores how to structure a successful freelance engagement.
- New additions to New York City’s Freelance Isn’t Free Act will go into effect at the end of the month.
- A North Carolina federal judge ruled in favor of an Uber driver who alleges to have been misclassified as an independent contractor.
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