The Weekly Independent: October 30, 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.

• Procurement platform Palambridge will leverage MBO ‘s marketplace, MBO Partners’ direct sourcing exchange, Spend Matters reports.

• A look at the recent misclassification case against UK taxi company, Addison Lee.

• MBO Partners’ CEO Gene Zaino discusses the rapid growth of the independent workforce and how businesses can prepare for the future in an op-ed for Forbes.

• The Aspen Institute compares various studies about freelancers in the workforce.

• Five tips for refreshing your marketing strategy in 2018.
• The Financial Times looks at why gig workers may be easy prey for bullies and gangmasters.

• An increasing number of independent workers report feeling lonely; Credit Union Times explores why.

• Forbes takes a look at what happens to employers when independent contractors receive unemployment benefits.

• A Globe and Mail opinion piece asks if we are truly ready for the gig economy.

• Why we aren’t all fated to become freelancers, according to Fast Company.
• How to protect against data theft and handle trade secrets when engaging independent contractors.

• CBS News explores what motivates gig workers.

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