The Weekly Independent: December 6, 2021

Being a successful independent contractor or a Client of Choice isn’t just about doing the best work or having the best perks. It also means staying one step ahead of the curve. That’s why each week we bring you The Weekly Independent, a quick-hit digest of news of note from around the web.

• Small Business Trends featured MBO Partners’ study about the increasing number of Americans contributing to the Creator Economy.
• Time Magazine also released an in-depth article about the Creator Economy, including the current problems with different online platforms and the future for the creators. 
• A Hunt Scanlon Media article featured Business Talent Group’s study about the emerging Post-COVID workforce trends as it cites MBO Partners’ State of Independence Report. 
• Jon Younger, an HR thought leader, shares initiatives on how the public sector or non-profit organizations can build a stronger relationship with the freelance community. 
• Alex Bolinger, a Professor at Idaho State University College of Business, shares the possible reasons why workers shift to gig work for a long-term career choice and its practical implications to organizations.
• New research indicated that side hustles could also positively impact full-time performance.
• The World Economic Forum discusses The Great Resignation trend in great detail.
• Speaking of the Great Resignation, the latest study conducted by The Conference Board revealed that workers quit their latest jobs just to gain the flexibility to work from anywhere.
• Furthermore, the recent survey of Indeed showed that 92% of job switchers quit because they perceive that life is too short to stay in a position they weren’t passionate about. 
• The 2021 Indicators Report compiled by The Institute for Public Policy & Economic Development also revealed that remote work arrangements had grown increasingly common for workers and employers even before the coronavirus pandemic.

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