Contract Workers
News and Articles About Contract Workers
gig economy
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Warning: Avoid These 3 Gig Economy Onboarding Mistakes
You might not give your gig-economy contractors retirement plans and paid vacation. But you can invest in them with good paychecks and advancement opportunities.
Inspiring Your Team
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The 4 Essentials You Must Know to Hire Freelancers Effectively
Freelance workers can benefit your business. Make sure you are making the best use of their time -- and your money.
Freelancers
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5 Things to Have in Place Before Hiring Freelancers
Businesses need to do a little prep work for the relationship to succeed.
Gig Workers
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Is the Gig Economy Sustainable?
Working projects gives you flexibility but there are some harsh realities to long-term gigging.
Independent Contractors
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Seeing Through the On-Demand Smoke Screen
The on-demand economy is not a fad, it is simply the continuing evolution of our workforce.
Sharing Economy
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This Is How Instacart Is Reclassifying Contract Workers as Part-Time Employees
The on-demand grocery delivery company expects three-fourths of eligible workers to make the transition.
Legal Issues
Uber, Lyft Rebuffed in Bids to Deem Drivers Independent Contractors
The popular ride-hailing apps failed to persuade separate U.S. judges to rule that their drivers are independent contractors instead of employees.
Contract Workers
Uber, Lyft Face Crucial Courtroom Test Over Driver Benefits
Are their drivers independent contractors or employees?
Inspiring Your Team
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Small Business Is Using More Contractors
Like larger corporations, many small businesses are using outside help rather than hiring new employees.
Finance
Tax Time: 1099s for Contractor Wages Made Easy
New IRS-approved web filing options make filing 1099 forms a breeze.
Growth Strategies
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How Can I Motivate Contract Workers?
Marcus Erb, senior consultant at the Great Place to Work Institute, on inspiring contract workers to go beyond the terms of their contract.
