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Guides for Enterprises
Calculate Your Worker Misclassification Risk
Independent Contractor Risk Assessment is Important Independent contractor misclassification is an important concept to grasp when engaging contingent workers. While…
Launching Your Direct Sourcing Program
Find the tools that you need to plan and launch a direct sourcing program in your enterprise.
Compliance Risk Assessment Tool for Independent Workforce Engagement
Because there is risk associated with hiring independent contractors, preparation is key. Often, misclassification can be unintentional because businesses simply do…
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.
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.
Guides for Independent Professionals
7 Tips for Writing a Client Report (with Sample Report)
Writing a client report is essential for communicating your progress on a project and managing and building positive relationships with clients. What…
Consulting Fee and Bill Rate Calculator
Using a consulting fees calculator can help you understand how much to charge for your services. As an independent professional,…
6 Consulting Frameworks for Small Business (Guide + Worksheets)
Understand six common businesss frameworks for consultants, self employed professionals, and contractors.
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…
Research, Studies and White Papers
Digital Nomads: The 2021 Workforce Trend
WORKFORCE TRENDS Digital Nomads: Advancing the Next Way of Working READ THE RESEARCH BRIEF DOWNLOAD THE 2021 DIGITAL NOMADS RESEARCH…
Corporate Use of Branded Talent Marketplaces
RESEARCH BRIEF Contingent Labor Trends: Corporate Use of Branded Talent Marketplaces CONTACT US Enterprises today are having to adapt to…
Digital Nomads: How COVID-19 Impacted Digital Nomads
COVID-19 and the Rise of the Digital Nomad The 2020 report covers how COVID-19 led to a marked increase in…
Building an Agile Workforce in a Post COVID World
Building an Agile Workforce in a Post-COVID World Shift to a strategic mindset through workforce optimization Download the white paper…
Four Forces Driving the New World of Work
Four Forces Driving the New World of Work Workforce optimization initiatives are shifting the mindset of enterprises Download the white…
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…
Case Studies
How a Global Professional Services Corporation Tapped Open Innovation for Social Impact
How can a corporation that is serious about social responsibility launch the most effective campaigns in its focus areas?
Quick Solve Challenges Prime the Innovation Pump for a Global Technology Company
Innovation comes in big and small sizes. Moonshots—those products and services that disrupt the status quo and create new realities—are…
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….
Webinars and Events
10 Steps to Launch a Predictable, Consistent, and Successful Solo Consulting Practice
View all events 10 steps to launch a predictable, consistent, and successful solo consulting practice Are you contemplating a shift…
On Demand Webinar: Stronger Together: Insights from the 2023 State of Independence Report
View all events Stronger Together: Insights from the 2023 State of Independence Report November 8, 2023 • 1:30 – 2:30…
Life Goals: Managing Employee Experience in the Future of Work
View all events Life Goals: Managing Employee Experience in the Future of Work February 23, 2023 • 1:30 – 2:30…
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…
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