State of Independence
MBO's State of Independence is the longest-running and most respected research on the independent workforce.
State of Independence research reports
State of Independence 2023
In 2023, the state of the independent worker is stronger than ever.
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State of Independence 2022
More Americans are choosing the flexibility and autonomy of independent work.
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State of Independence 2021
In our 2021 brief we look at how Americans are rethinking how work defines their lives.
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State of Independence 2020
Explore the impact of the pandemic on the independent workforce.
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State of Independence 2019
Full-time independents are a tech-savvy, confident, and growing workforce.
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State of Independence 2017
A thriving job market boosts opportunities for skilled independents.
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State of Independence 2016
Discover how traditional and independent workforces are increasingly merging.
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State of Independence 2015
Explore the evolution, challenges, and future of independent careers.
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State of Independence 2014
Learn how on-demand platforms are reshaping independent work.
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State of Independence 2013
Examine the evolving trends in project-based independent employment.
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State of Independence 2012
Understand how an increasing number of workers are choosing independence.
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State of Independence 2011
Discover the initial insights on America’s growing independent workforce.
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Digital Nomads reports
Digital Nomads 2024
Learn how digital nomads in 2024 embrace remote work and travel.
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Digital Nomads 2023
Nomadism enters the mainstream in 2023, and has a strong foundation for future growth.
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Digital Nomads 2022
Digital nomadism surged in 2022, setting new records for growth.
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Digital Nomads 2021
Remote work trends fueled a significant rise in digital nomads in 2021.
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Digital Nomads 2020
COVID-19 sparked a dramatic increase in digital nomadism worldwide.
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Digital Nomads 2019
Digital nomads led the shift to remote and distributed work in 2019.
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