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The 2015 MBO Partners State of Independence Report - 30.2 Million U.S. Independent Workers

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The 2015 MBO Partners State of Independence Report was released today. million in 2015, divided between 17.8 These are people who regularly work as independent workers (self-employed, freelancers, temps, etc.) million Full-Time Independents reported that they earned more than $100,000, up 45% from 2 million in 2011.

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22 Self-Improvement Gift Ideas for Personal Development Junkies

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True Temp weighted blanket For someone who likes the feeling of being hugged ever so gently while sleeping, this is the blanket. Sleep Number’s True Temp weighted blanket ($199) enhances the sleep experience by incorporating the relaxing effects of deep pressure stimulation for reduced stress and anxiety.

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Corporations Hiring More Contingent Talent

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Ardent Partners has released its State of Contingent Workforce Management 2015-2016 report.   The tagline of the study is "the future of work is here" By this they mean contingent talent - freelancers, consultants, independent contractors, temps etc. - I got my copy at Guidant's website.

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Why Companies Are Increasing Their Use of Contingent Labor

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Ardent Partners is an analyst firm focused on corporate procurement and as part of this brief they research and analyze the use of contingent labor (temps, contractors, consultants, etc.) And according to their research report The State of Contingent Workforce Management 2014-2015 this growth is going to continue.

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