State of Independence

MBO's State of Independence is the longest-running and most respected research on the independent workforce.

State of Independence research reports

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State of Independence 2024

In 2024, the state of the independent worker is stronger than ever.


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State of Independence 2023

In 2023, the state of the independent worker is stronger than ever.


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State of Independence 2022

More Americans are choosing the flexibility and autonomy of independent work.


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State of Independence 2021

In our 2021 brief we look at how Americans are rethinking how work defines their lives.


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State of Independence 2020

Explore the impact of the pandemic on the independent workforce.


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State of Independence 2019

Full-time independents are a tech-savvy, confident, and growing workforce.


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State of Independence 2018

Discover why more people are choosing independent careers.


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State of Independence 2017

A thriving job market boosts opportunities for skilled independents.


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State of Independence 2016

Discover how traditional and independent workforces are increasingly merging.


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State of Independence 2015

Explore the evolution, challenges, and future of independent careers.


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State of Independence 2014

Learn how on-demand platforms are reshaping independent work.


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State of Independence 2013

Examine the evolving trends in project-based independent employment.


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State of Independence 2012

Understand how an increasing number of workers are choosing independence.


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State of Independence 2011

Discover the initial insights on America’s growing independent workforce.


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2025 State of Independence Report

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Digital Nomads reports

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Digital Nomads 2024

Learn how digital nomads in 2024 embrace remote work and travel.


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Digital Nomads 2023

Nomadism enters the mainstream in 2023, and has a strong foundation for future growth.


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Digital Nomads 2022

Digital nomadism surged in 2022, setting new records for growth.


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Digital Nomads 2021

Remote work trends fueled a significant rise in digital nomads in 2021.


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Digital Nomads 2020

COVID-19 sparked a dramatic increase in digital nomadism worldwide.


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Digital Nomads 2019

Digital nomads led the shift to remote and distributed work in 2019.


Discover the shift