The Weekly Independent: May 10, 2021

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.

• Google CEO Sundar Pichai states that the future of work at Google is flexibility and plans to implement a hybrid workplace — three days in the office and two days wherever Googlers work best.
• BBC News cites MBO Partners’ State of Independence Report as it shares real-life stories and experiences of digital nomads in the midst of the pandemic.
• Follow these six ways to build a virtual talent pool to easily retain, track, and re-engage trustworthy and qualified talents.
• Forbes explores what the future holds for remote workers in the post-pandemic workplace.
• Remember these five tips before setting up client meetings to ensure your meeting is efficient, effective, and productive.
• Inside Nova mentions MBO Partners’ State of Independent Report as it explores the best communities for Digital Nomads.
• Here are seven popular industries that might offer a consistent pipeline of work for independent contractors.
• TechNative argues that humans must be at the forefront of the future of work as both humans and technology work together hand in hand.
• The U.S. Labor Department officially withdraws the independent contractor rule.
• Avoid these three habits that often block entrepreneurs’ path toward success.
• Aytekin Tank in an Entrepreneur article discusses the crucial role of emotional maturity for an entrepreneur.

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