Small Business Labs

FEBRUARY 18, 2014

annual rate over the decade from 2012 to 2022. doesn't sound like much, the U.S. .  The full report is only available to their clients, but they publicly released their high level forecast numbers. The key SIA forecast is that U.S. temporary services employment will grow at a 3.1%   While 3.1%

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Small Business Labs

FEBRUARY 18, 2016

Back in 2012 we suggested "rental economy" was a more accurate descriptor. We use a combination of "gig economy" and "on-demand economy"   We define the "gig economy" broadly and include all economic activity done by independent workers (freelancers, contractors, self-employed, temps, etc.). 

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Small Business Labs

JANUARY 7, 2016

Many in the industry also feel the threat posed by online talent marketplaces, freelancers management systems and independent contractors in general is minor or simply doesn't exist.  The data overwhelmingly shows the use of non-W2 labor is growing at a much greater pace than overall employment or the growth in temp labor.

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Small Business Labs

MAY 15, 2012

Although the overall labor market continues to improve, there isn't a lot of good job news for young Americans.  The Economic Policy Institute's The Class of 2012 lays out how the job situation is for those 25 and younger.  But even for college grads, the numbers aren't pretty.

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Small Business Labs

FEBRUARY 20, 2013

One of the more interesting data points from the MBO Partners State of Independence surveys is how independent workers (freelancers, temps, self-employed, etc.)   In our 2012 survey, 39% of the respondents said independent work is more secure than traditional employment. look at job security.

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