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58% of non-independent workers who began working remotely during the pandemic are now considering going independent, according to Upwork. We explore the reasons whyfrom increased flexibility and work/life balance to new and expanding ways to find clients. https://resources.businesstalentgroup.com//why-independent #Freelance #GigEconomy #Remote #WorkLifeBalance

A recent Upwork survey showed that 53% of businesses said that remote work has increased their willingness to use freelancers, and a full 71% of hiring managers plan to maintain or increase their use of freelancers in the next six months. Forbes looks at freelancing trends and shares advice for working with independents: https://www.forbes.com//remote-freelance-workforce-trend/ #Remote #Freelance #FutureOfWork #WorkFromHome

Chances are you’ve read articles, listened to podcasts, or had conversations in the past few months all peppered with the same word: Great. We recap today’s superlative workforce trendsfrom the Great Resignation to the Great Reshuffle to the Great Waitas we explore the state of the labor market. https://resources.businesstalentgroup.com//greatest-workfo #GreatResignation #LaborMarket #Jobs

68% of U.S. workers polled said they would consider changing careers, and work-life balance is the number one reason. CNBC explores career change strategies: https://www.cnbc.com//work-life-balance-is-the-top-reason- #WorkLifeBalance #Remote #GreatResignation

The return to the office is a goalpost that can’t seem to stop moving. Fast Company looks at who has moved back and who’s staying remote (for now). https://www.fastcompany.com//whos-really-returning-to-the- #Remote #RemoteWork #Hybrid #WorkFromHome

In #LifeScience, the new normal looks like greater #collaboration, potentially faster trials and approval, and more integration of technology leading to more targeted and effective prevention and treatment. https://bit.ly/31q6QFu #pharma #tech #ClinicalTrials #BioPharma

The pandemic has made online shoppers out of all of us. CNBC looks at how eCommerce has shaken up retail. https://cnb.cx/2FK2L7w #eCommerce #OnlineShopping #Retail #Digital #DigitalTransformation

Whether you’re updating your LinkedIn profile or applying to a freelance project, use these tips to write an executive summary that will help you land your dream client. https://bit.ly/3j9OQFu #Jobs #JobSearch #Career

Agility and strong culture are vital to riding out the rest of the pandemic and company recovery. More than ever, tech innovation and culture go hand-in-hand. https://bit.ly/3kd9q9t CIO Dive #tech #digital #DigitalTransformation #culture #CompanyCulture #CIO

People crave connections, transparency, and a sense of community especially as we sort through new ways of working. The human experience is the heart of HR. https://bit.ly/2SVRh3I #HR #HumanResources #HumanCapital #FutureOfWork #CompanyCulture

Does perfectionism keep you from taking risks and embracing challenges in the workplace? Harvard Business Review has some practical tips for minimizing the downsides of perfectionism. https://bit.ly/2pZGE1T

In our latest podcast, David Latten of Logitech talks about building a modern procurement functionand how Logitech is using on-demand talent to complete critical work, bring expertise in-house, and do more with less. https://bit.ly/2SWt5yh #procurement #FutureOfWork #GigEconomy #tech #technology #TalentManagement #OnDemandTalent #podcast

From a DIY bike desk to a treehouse, some home offices are truly unconventional and creative! https://bbc.in/2H1TJmD BBC News #remote #RemoteWork #WorkFromHome #HomeOffice

Create a 2021 strategic plan for your consulting business that can serve as a ‘North Star’ for your consulting practice and help you stay focused on your goals in an ever-changing world. Here’s how: https://bit.ly/2SLcihw #freelance #freelancer #freelancing #IndependentTalent #entrepreneur #BeYourOwnBoss #independent #strategy #StrategicPlanning

Learn how great project managers are effective remotely: https://bit.ly/3dkJnKQ #projectmanagement #remotework #remote #workfromhome #futureofwork #projectmanager

From managing virtual teams to balancing work and family, make the most out of remote work: https://bit.ly/3jhfkpz #remote #remotework #workfromhome #futureofwork

Learn to anticipate future needs, navigate unknowns, and adapt your #leadership style with 5 principles for adaptive leadership from Harvard Business Review https://bit.ly/35RM3O2

86% of all freelancers say the best days are ahead for freelancing. Upwork's Freelance Forward report has more on the state of the #freelancing world. https://bit.ly/32Matqu #futureofwork #gigeconomy #freelance #freelancer #independent