Perspectives from the Independent Workforce

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The dynamic between independent workers and enterprise customers is transforming. Independent professionals are more established, more sophisticated and more selective than ever before. They have specialized expertise, they know what it’s worth, and they know you need it. This report reveals how independent talent is evolving, how enterprises are adapting, and where the two sides align—or don’t.

Report Snapshot

  • The workforce didn’t just get bigger, it got serious - A record 74.9M Americans now earn income independently, with full-time independent status growing 114%. 
  • They’re staying independent, and scaling - 78% plan to stay independent or build larger businesses. Almost 6M of them now earn more than $100K per year. 
  • Expertise has become the product - Nearly 12M Independent Service Professionals now build businesses around specialized expertise.
  • They have more choice with whom they work - See what independent professionals value most in a client relationship, and what organizations can do to attract sought-after talent.

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