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2013 Independent Workforce Predictions [Infographic]

Women on Business

In a new infographic, MBO Partners shares five predictions for the independent workforce in 2013. Furthermore, Gene Zaino, CEO of MBO Partners, explains, “Professionals will use the independent work path to change, extend and grow their careers. You can view the infographic below. Click to view it at full size.

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Seven Steps to Start a Consulting Business

Chart Your Course

As they reach the winter of their careers, their choices are certain to impact the economy. According to MBO Partners, a support service for independent consultants, boomers are a fast growing sector of the independent workforce. Boomers have also dominated the American workforce.

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Independent Work May Be Inevitable

Harvard Business Review

I never intended to disrupt my career over and again, eventually becoming a free agent. When my husband was on the hunt for an academic job after completing his PhD, his choices were Boston and San Antonio, both of which had the potential to cut my Wall Street career short. Stripping out the c. I'm finding that to be the case for me.

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Your Company Needs Independent Workers

Harvard Business Review

The MBO Partners 2015 State of Independence workforce study found that 6.4 Second, many skilled professionals want independence and are going into contingent work to gain greater work/life flexibility, autonomy, and control over their careers. Our own research reinforces these findings.

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The Management Thinker We Should Never Have Forgotten

Harvard Business Review

Eliminate MBO. This may be what’s driving newer generations to look for “purposeful work” as they launch their careers: They are looking to take control by demanding meaning from work right from day one. Eliminate exhortations for the work force; instead, focus on the system and morale. Avoid numerical goals.

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