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The Post-Election Desire to GTFO
Election season can be a particularly stressful and dramatic time of year for many. Sadly, ...

MBO Press Releases

Stay up-to-date on the latest news, research and events at MBO Partners.  We are driving change, leading innovation and delivering thought leadership to empower the independent workforce economy.

New Study Shows Rise in Independent by Choice Workers over Traditional Employment

MBO Partners’ research reveals a 6.5% rise in full-time independent workers, now 27.7 million strong, as Americans embrace autonomy, rising six-figure earnings, and AI-driven opportunities. ASHBURN, VA – October 15, 2024​ – A new study from MBO Partners highlights a transformative shift in the American labor market, revealing a 6.5% increase in full-time independent workers,…

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New Survey Finds 1 in 10 US Workers are Digital Nomads: Social Contract and Policy Response are Needed by Regulators and Corporations Alike

New research from MBO Partners shows that while 11% of the U.S. workforce are now digital nomads, 36% operate without corporate consent, exposing companies to significant risks.    ASHBURN, VA – August 20, 2024​ – The latest research conducted by​ MBO Partners® reveals that digital nomadism like many other social norms has evolved, faster than relevant regulation…

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MBO Partners Welcomes Neil Bryson as Chief Growth Officer

ASHBURN, VA – March 27, 2024 – MBO Partners, a pioneering force in the future of work technology, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Neil Bryson as the company’s Chief Growth Officer. Bryson will lead MBO Partners through a transformative phase, focusing on digitizing services, enriching its talent-sourcing capabilities, and establishing vital industry partnerships. …

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MBO In the News

MBO is featured regularly in respected resources, such as Forbes, Spend Matters, Fast Company and Inc.  Learn more about how MBO is making a positive impact on the independent workforce economy.

The Post-Election Desire to GTFO

Election season can be a particularly stressful and dramatic time of year for many. Sadly, most governments have become so large that the stakes only get higher and higher with each season.

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How to Prioritize Eye Health as a Digital Nomad

With the rise of remote work and flexible job opportunities, the digital nomad lifestyle has boomed, capturing the imagination of millions.

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Navigating the Digital Nomad Lifestyle: Tips and Advice

In today’s interconnected world, the rise of remote work and online accessibility has created a new breed of traveller: the digital nomad.

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MBO Partners delivers solutions that make it safer and easier for enterprise organizations and top independent professionals to work together. Through its proprietary platform, MBO has built a comprehensive workforce ecosystem that fuels both sides of the independent economy. MBO strengthens relationships, minimizes risk, and maximizes value for its clients. Its unmatched experience and industry leadership enable it to operate on the forefront of the independent economy and consistently advance the next way of working. To learn more, visit mbopartners.com.

About Us

For more than 20 years, MBO Partners has been delivering solutions that make it safer and easier for enterprise organizations and independent professionals to work together. We've built a unique, dual-sided ecosystem comprising many of the most prominent enterprise organizations and the world's largest community of independent professional talent. This gives MBO unmatched insight and hands-on experience with the real needs of both sides of the independent economy. It also enables us to continually strengthen relationships, minimize risk, and maximize value for our clients.

At MBO, we are committed to uncovering and advancing new ideas and solutions that challenge workforce norms. We use a combination of our experience, thought leadership, research and advocacy to create premier independent workforce programs that span the engagement lifecycle, ensure legal compliance, and scale to our clients' needs. Our hallmark research, the State of Independence in America study, is the longest-running and most robust research report on the independent economy. It helps fuel our products and services, which we design to meet independents' specific needs and enterprises' rigorous standards. It solidifies our position at the forefront of the independent economy and helps us consistently advance the next way of working.

 
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Media Inquiries

MBO regularly provides research data, insights on workforce trends, and interviews with industry leaders to the press and major news publications.