Managed Service Providers: How the Traditional Supply-Base Model Has Evolved

Managed Service Providers: How the Traditional Supply-Base Model Has Evolved

It used to be that when a company needed additional talent to get a job done, they generally had two options: hire a new employee, or outsource the work to another company. The idea of using contingent talent (also known as freelancers) was practically a foreign concept. Yet nowadays, the traditional supply-base model for matching…

Managed Service Providers: Not All EOR Partners Are Created Equal

Managed Service Providers: Not All EOR Partners Are Created Equal

When it comes to choosing a managed service provider for staffing needs, one of the most important things to look at is whether a potential partner provides employer of record (EOR) services. In an increasingly complex work environment that sees businesses relying on a mix of both full-time staff and independent contractors, engaging with an…

How to Handle Your Business’ Staffing Needs With a Recession On the Horizon

How to Handle Your Business’ Staffing Needs With a Recession On the Horizon

In light of the global COVID-19 pandemic and the accompanying economic crises, many experts predict a recession is on the horizon. With ongoing supply chain issues and new coronavirus variants emerging, the future of our economy is becoming increasingly unpredictable — making it difficult for companies to plan ahead. Much like the changing seasons, recessions…

Why It’s Important to Train Your Clients to Work Well With Freelancers

Why It’s Important to Train Your Clients to Work Well With Freelancers

Today’s staffing agencies are engaging with freelancers more often than ever before — and for good reason. Many businesses have come to recognize the potential value of working with contingent talent, such as greater operational flexibility and reduced overhead. While ensuring that clients are supplied with quality freelancers is one thing, this is only part…

Can Managers Force Employees to Return to the Office? (and Like It?)

Can Managers Force Employees to Return to the Office? (and Like It?)

After nearly two years of the remote work model spreading across the globe, companies are now requesting their employees to return to the office. For some, this in-office work might be easy to resume. But for the many who enjoy the flexibility of remote work, a new point of tension has been sparked between employees…

4 Reasons to Strongly Consider Hybrid Resourcing for Your Business

4 Reasons to Strongly Consider Hybrid Resourcing for Your Business

The world of work has undergone a dramatic transformation in the last few years. The COVID-19 pandemic and “Great Resignation” have caused millions of individuals to switch to new employers, leave the workforce entirely, or become independent contractors.  In fact, Americans For Prosperity reports that 36 percent of American workers freelance. This large, diverse group…

What Does It Mean to Be ‘Freelancer First,’ Exactly?
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What Does It Mean to Be ‘Freelancer First,’ Exactly?

With the number of freelancers in the United States alone expected to exceed 90 million by 2028, it should come as no surprise that countless platforms have arisen online to connect freelancers with clients. While many of these platforms have been able to do just that, not all of them have done so with a…

What Will the Future of Freelancing Look Like?
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What Will the Future of Freelancing Look Like?

Over the past two years, the labor market has experienced monumental shifts. Yet, one constant remains: freelancing. Prior to the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, a mere 12% of the U.S. workforce was freelancing. Now, as we near the end of 2022, freelance workers have contributed $1.3 trillion to the economy, and nearly 40%…

How the Impending Recession Will Hurt Your Business’ Freelancers

How the Impending Recession Will Hurt Your Business’ Freelancers

Nearly everyone in the United States has felt the effects of rising costs in recent months. From food to fuel, inflation has affected nearly every aspect of life. Economists believe there is an impending recession that will hit by 2024. Doubtless, this recession will affect employees and business owners from every walk of life. However,…

How the Best Freelance Marketplaces Differ From Their Competitors

How the Best Freelance Marketplaces Differ From Their Competitors

It is estimated that there are currently over 70 million freelancers in the United States. Of that group, roughly 36 percent freelance on a full-time basis. Of course, finding work as a freelancer is much different than working full-time for a single employer. You may take on work for several clients at the same time,…