The Weekly Independent: September 13, 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.

• A Forbes article urges leaders to take practical steps in co-creating an inclusive and sustainable hybrid work environment.
• BenefitsPro cites a new MBO Partners study highlighting five key insights about the growing American independent workforce. 
• Vox discusses why people choose gig work despite not having employer benefits and how the government can protect the growing independent workers.  
• A TechRepublic article explains how hybrid work can create a two-tiered “class” system for employees.
• Insurance Business Magazine reports that agencies are expected to offer more employee flexibility as more independent agents are embracing the hybrid work environment.
• Tim Hentschel, the CEO of HotelPlanner, insists that small businesses should start embracing gig-based workers. 
• Wonolo released a new report entitled  “The State of the Gig Economy by Generation,” which shows that Gen Z is taking more gig work.
• A Tearsheet article identifies four major trends shifting the payments space due to the gig economy.
• Khaleej Times discusses how Europe tries to attract digital nomads to revitalize its villages.
• A World Economic Forum article analyzes how remote working affects employee productivity. 

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