The Weekly Independent: January 10, 2022

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.
- Miles Everson, the CEO of MBO Partners, shares his thoughts on the growing number of independent workers as revealed by MBO Partners’ 11th annual State of Independence study.
- The Welcome to the Creator Economy report revealed that the content creator field is attracting diverse talent and 83% of the influencers are highly satisfied with their work.
- Staffing Industry Analysts’ CWS 3.0 article reveals the top staffing trends in 2022, including higher C-Level interest in the Contingent Workforce and the increasing number of independent contractors.
- Craig Ahrens, the SVP of Strategy and Growth for CareRev, explains how healthcare institutions can shift to an efficient on-demand staffing model.
- Jon Younger, a Forbes contributor, explores the difference between freelance pioneers and less experienced freelancers in the freelance revolution of the modern era.
- A Bloomberg Law article discusses how Gig Economy companies are preparing to face a crucial year as challenges arise.
- Speaking of Gig Economy, Alex Atwood, the Co-Founder of Gravy Works, explores why gig work is becoming more attractive for workers.
- The Travel Pulse discusses how digital nomadism will continue to expand in a connected world despite its challenges.
- A Fast Company article explores how remote work forces technology to improve in 2022, filled with technological novelties and improvements.
- Inc. shares how the Great Resignation trend cannot be slowed down, with high hiring costs and wage pressure, especially for small businesses.
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