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How To Hire And Manage Freelancers, According To Experts

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In a survey published in 2020’s “ Building the On-Demand Workforce ” report from the Harvard Business School and Boston Consulting Group (BCG), 60% of business leaders said they expected to increasingly “rent” “borrow” or “share” talent with other companies. Who hires freelancers? What does a win look like? Her secret?

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Contingent Labor Comprises 38% of Corporate Workforces

Small Business Labs

.  The study is based on a survey and series of interviews with mostly HR and procurement professionals at large corporations.  This is up from nearly 35 percent in 2015 and just 29 percent in 2011. This is a very fast growth rate by labor market standards. 

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2nd Annual MBO Partners State of Independence Study

Small Business Labs

  The study consisted of two national, statistically significant surveys as well as several focus groups and dozens of one-on-one interviews with independent workers.   Key findings include: The independent workforce grew from 16 million in 2011 to 16.9 there are in the U.S. million in 2012.

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Using On-Demand Economy Platforms to Start and Build Businesses

Small Business Labs

According to the survey results, 37% of those using online, on-demand platforms have an existing business and 21% have a desire to run their own business. Unlike a traditional full or part-time job, it's easy to start (no interviewing, no bosses, no fix schedules, etc.) This is up from only about 5% in 2011

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Coworking Labs - Our New Research Blog for our Coworking Project

Small Business Labs

  Conduct two surveys augmented by in-person interviews.   The first will survey coworking facility owners and identify key facility statistics such as size of the facility, number of desks and offices, services offered, number and type of members, etc.   We will be making our research findings public. 

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Can your business measure up on customer service?

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The 2011 Temkin Experience Ratings surveyed 6,000 different consumers from 143 different companies which included retailers, banks, hotels, and financial institutions. They all provide great value, they all provide a great selection, and they care how their customers feel about their businesses. photo credit: Adam @ ecadamf.

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Key Findings from 10 Years of Studying the Gig Economy

Small Business Labs

The research was based on surveys of over 23,000 independent workers, gig workers, and micro-business owners and was augmented by 1,500 in-person interviews throughout the decade.  When we ask in interviews why independents feel more secure, we hear three common themes: 1.   2.

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