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Guides for Enterprises
How to Prevent Contractor Misclassification: Tips for Managing Gray Zone Workers (Guide)
Learn how to engage contractors using best practices that reduce costs, attract top talent, and reduce misclassification risk.
What Causes Independent Contractor Engagement Risk and How to Avoid It (Guide)
Learn what causes independent contractor engagement risk and how to mitigate that risk.
How to Interview for Soft Skills (Guide)
The landscape of work has been in flux for some time as technologies and societal shifts have influenced how companies…
Direct Sourcing (Guide)
As the use of independent professional labor continues to grow, so does the need for more efficient ways to find…
How to Set Independent Talent Up for Success in 2023 (Guide)
This guide covers best practices for a company and its managers to set up their independent talent for success in 2023. These practices are part of building an optimized workforce. It also includes self-assessments that help determine what’s working and where improvement is needed.
15 Ways to Avoid a Worker Misclassification Audit (Guide)
Learn the steps to take if your company is audited and 15 best practices to implement to avoid an audit.
Guides for Independent Professionals
10 Steps to Succeed at Your First Consulting Project (Guide)
After landing your first consulting project, take these 10 steps to set yourself up for success.
Key Questions to Ask Before Starting a Consulting Business (Guide)
Ask yourself these important questions before starting a consulting business
How to Create a Great Consulting Website (Guide)
Learn how to easily create a professional website, a valuable marketing tool to showcase your brand, stand out from your…
How to Write and Deliver a Consulting Proposal (Guide)
Learn how to write and deliver proposals as a consultant.
6 Ways to Sell Better and Get More Consulting Clients (Guide)
How to overcome a common roadblock to independent consulting success
Scope of Work Templates for Consultants: With Step by Step (Guide)
Find a step by step guide on creating a Scope of Work document that outlines the basic details of your…
Research, Studies and White Papers
Digital Nomads: Leading the Shift to Remote and Distributed Work
Digital Nomads: Leading Remote Work State of Independence: 2019 Research Brief Digital nomads are leading the shift to remote and…
The Financial Well-Being of Independent Workers
State of Independence Report : 2019 Research Brief Independent workers report similar levels of financial well-being to those with traditional…
10 Future of Work Trends and Predictions
Future of Work 10 Future of Work Trends and Predictions 2020 was a year that had us rethinking our approach…
Digital Nomads: Who they are and key growth trends
Digital Nomads: Leading the Trend for Remote Work State of Independence: 2018 Research Brief Technology is enabling a new, dynamic…
3 Trends Driving the Growth of Highly-Skilled, High Earning Workers
State of Independence Report : 2018 Research Brief 3 Trends Driving the Growth of Highly-Skilled, High Earning Workers Download the…
Elevate: The Enterprise Blueprint for Becoming a Client of Choice
Enterprise Blueprint for Becoming a Client of Choice Elevate helps enterprises implement efficient, transparent workforce management programs Download Elevate As…
Case Studies
Big 4 Consulting Firm Saves 40% on Contingent Talent Recruiting
Outsourcing talent recruitment provides a big 4 consulting firm with a flexible way to secure high-level expertise on an as-needed…
Global IT business saves £200 Million in liability through IR35 compliance
The risks and responsibilities of the new IR35 legislation created some challenges for the global IT, networking and cybersecurity solutions…
National Home Products Company Crowdsources 50% of New Product Ideas
A home products manufacturer needed a way to rapidly generate 20-25 new product ideas per month working within a tight…
Fortune 500 Consulting Firm Uses Crowdsourcing for New Solution Ideas
A major global consulting firm was looking for a fast solution to handle the ideation component of its client engagements….
Global Manufacturer Uses Crowdsourcing for R&D and Talent Recruiting
A major global industrial manufacturer needed a way to think outside the box for ideas on how to improve on…
Fortune 500 CPG Company Crowdsources Product Line Name Ideas
A global CPG company was launching a new product line in an entirely new market segment. The company wanted a…
Webinars and Events
Life Goals: Managing Employee Experience in the Future of Work
WEBINAR Life Goals: Managing Employee Experience in the Future of Work In this interactive event, strategic HR leaders are expanding…
Planning for Independent Business Success in 2023
WEBINAR Planning for Independent Business Success in 2023 In this exclusive interactive event, independent consulting coach Melisa Liberman gave actionable…
2022 State of Independence In America: Why These Data Points Matter To Your Business
WEBINAR 2022 State of Independence In America Deep Dive: Why These Data Points Matter To Your Business In a recent…
Should an IC Hire a Coach? Power More Revenue and Success
WEBINAR Should an IC Hire a Coach? Power More Revenue and Success Get inspired with a specific checklist of actions…
The Great Realization: Keys to Achieving a Modern Business Model that Unlocks the Future of Work (2021 Stansberry Conference & Alliance Meeting)
WEBINAR The Great Realization: Keys to Achieving a Modern Business Model that Unlocks the Future of Work (2021 Stansberry Conference…
Optimizing Talent Programs with Branded Marketplaces
WEBINAR Optimizing Talent Programs with Branded Marketplaces In today’s Human Resource landscape, it is important to know the growing trends…
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