The Weekly Independent: September 27, 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.

• Hogan Assessments publishes its survey, which reveals the benefits and challenges of remote work.
• A Fair Observer article explores whether remote work arrangements are effective and provides its inherent set of challenges. 
• Survey of Eden Workplace and Wakefield Research suggests that employees are still longing to have office access.
• Hello Hybrid also unravels insights on why the hybrid work arrangement appeal might fade in due time. 
• Latin America plans to compete with Europe to become the next ideal destination for digital nomads.
• Nicol Myburgh, Head of the HCM Business Unit at CRS Technologies, recommends that companies should implement digital nomad policies to realize and maximize the talents of tomorrow.
• A TNW article explores whether digital nomad hubs can transform into the next start-up cities.
• FE News reports the rise of work staycations and digital nomads, citing that more organizations are now formally adopting hybrid working models. 
• SHRM cites a lack of pay strategy for remote workers and explores three different approaches for setting pay in different local labor markets.
• A Harvard Business School article explores the importance of freedom to gig workers.

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