The Weekly Independent: April 11, 2022

By MBO Partners • April 11, 2022

3 MIN

Being a successful independent contractor or a Client of Choice isn’t just about doing the best work or having the best perks. It also means staying one step ahead of the curve. That’s why each week we bring you The Weekly Independent, a quick-hit digest of news of note from around the web.

Given the influx of talent in the Creator economy, its existing problems start to intensify. Brendon McNerney, the Co-Founder and CEO of Clash, shares the biggest challenges that exist in the creator’s economy.
Speaking of the Creator Economy, Joshua Lamel, the executive director of Re:Create, urges policymakers to also protect the rights, livelihoods, and interests of Americans who are depending on the Creator Economy.
These are the expected seven workforce trends in 2022 as Millennials and Gen Z become the dominant workforce in the country.
This Forbes article unravels how leaders can leverage cognitive technology to push forth employee motivation.
A Fortune article explores how the rising number of remote work arrangements led to the acceleration of borderless hiring, including a discussion of its inherent advantages and disadvantages.
As the adoption of a blended workforce becomes the norm, this article presents five pointers to maximize a blended workforce given the growing freelance economy.
An HCM Technology Report article discusses engagement strategies for an evolving workforce amidst the end of the Great Resignation era.
The 2022 Freelancing in the USA survey shows that 70% of organizations are looking to hire freelancers in 2022 as they try to attract more hidden talents.
A Harvard Business Review article expounds on how the metaverse is poised to shape the world of work.
Ireland’s Project Economy research from Trinity Business School and Contracting PLUS suggests freelancers and independent contract workers can earn more than employees doing the same job.

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