Welcome to The Great Realization

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.

Welcome to The Great Realization, a new newsletter from MBO Partners. Our platform makes it easy for top independent professionals and enterprise organizations to work together.

Here, we'll dive into pressing topics impacting those helping lead the change on the ground, as well as give our take on news of note impacting the industry.

What is the Future of Work?

The future of work has many meanings. In this new documentary by Ian Khan (now live on major streaming platforms), find MBO CEO Miles Everson's hot take on what enterprise leaders need to do now to plan for the future, starting at the 22-minute mark.

Hot News from Around the Web - our Favorite Links of the Week

We've curated some of the best thought-provoking pieces from around the web that discuss the future of independent work, and how you can plan today for change tomorrow.

• The Tony Blair Institute for Global Change shares its critical findings as they explore “digital labor platforms,” which have become integral to many people’s daily lives.
• A recent Grant Thornton survey revealed that two of every five recent job switchers are looking for new work opportunities again as businesses should expect the persistence of the “war for talent.”
• The Staffing Industry Analysts organization reports that 43% of internal workers left staffing firms due to uninspiring culture or leadership. It also cites three factors that could drive internal staff satisfaction.
• Satya Nadella, the CEO of Microsoft, is worried that more workers are logging in more hours and working late into the night. He advocates for well-being as one of the most important pieces of productivity. 
• A Computerworld article predicts a blue-collar remote work revolution.
• Despite more companies having a remote work policy, nearly 40% of employees find it difficult to work remotely. An HR Dive article shares three critical software capabilities to support a remote work policy and work arrangements.
• This People Matters article discusses why organizations should also prioritize employee experience tools in hybrid work arrangements to create better and easier working environments. 
• A CTech article explains why organizations should pursue flexible working arrangements and growth opportunities to mitigate the effects of the Great Resignation.
• Given the rising US inflation, workers’ expectations for higher wage and salary also increases. Most U.S. organizations are also planning a payroll budget increase this year. 
• The U.S. Treasury published a report entitled “The State of Labor Market Competition” as it discusses the impact of excessive concentration, non-compete agreements, and the misclassification of workers on wages and benefits.  

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