The Weekly Independent: May 17, 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.

• Harvard Business Review discusses how to implement and cultivate remote mentoring in a hybrid workplace.
• Fast Company explores how different countries are trying to court digital nomads and how this human capital trend shapes the future of business travel.
• Forbes presents the benefits of implementing a remote work set up beyond the pandemic.
• The Banker investigates how work arrangements can help stimulate employee productivity and the benefits of tapping the “gig economy”.
• Daniela Blanco, winner of a prestigious international pitch competition, shares three presentation tips that can help entrepreneurs express their ideas clearly and convincingly.
• Take note of these nine proven signs that point to increasing worker misclassification risk.
• Entrepreneur shares five ways that can help entrepreneurs turn their vision into reality.
• Keep in mind these top 10 common misconceptions about hiring independent contractors.
• Fortune discusses how the gig economy can shape the future of work that can benefit women in the long run.
• Follow these four powerful offline marketing strategies that can help you stand out from others.

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