The Weekly Independent: October 25, 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.

• An Authority Magazine article interviews  Miles Everson, CEO of MBO partners, on how independent workforce will shape the future of the workforce and what trends to watch in the future of work.
• A Forbes article explores the benefits of on-demand talent and how organizations can create a freelance talent strategy as it cites the growing number of freelance platforms and MBO Partners’ recent data about the increasing number of non-traditional workers.
• A Forbes article explores why different governments try to attract digital nomads or foreign entrepreneurs as it mentions the apparent increase of workers who can work from any country of their choosing.
• An HR thought leader, Jon Younger mentions that the demand for freelancers exceeds the supply available, creating a “war for independent talent.”
• Dr. Dorel Iosif, the CEO of Cognisium, shares that a hybrid workforce can be a strategic tool for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) to manage flexibility, strategic initiatives, and specialized work packages and costs.
• A study made by JPMorgan Chase revealed that the gig and app-based economy contributed to the income of people during the pandemic despite the sector being vulnerable to economic volatility. 
• A Forbes article perceives a significant shift from traditional office-based teams to a more flexible, independent employment workforce that utilizes digital infrastructure.
• The new GrowTal “The State of Freelancing” report shows that employees are resigning for better flexibility and mental well-being amidst the Great Resignation trend.
• A Forbes article shares what drives the great resignation and what companies can do about it.
• The Washington Post reveals how the great resignation is becoming a global phenomenon.
• A Forbes article reveals that the workers who quit their jobs during the Great Resignation usually reinvent themselves as business owners or stock traders as it cites the growth of entrepreneurship. 

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