About the Consulting 2.0 Blog

On these pages, we’ll be exploring the complex and rapidly evolving business and regulatory conditions surrounding the use or independent contractors, consultants, and 1099s. Companies of all sizes that engage independent contractors are subject to myriad risks and responsibilities for using 1099s.

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Enterprise Research Validates ROI of Independent Contractor Engagement Specialists

by Matt Bender

People unfamiliar with MBO Partners often ask us to categorize our enterprise services. They’ll ask, are we an MSP? A staffing company? A VMS? A payroller?

MBO Partners Presents Client Case Study at Sourcing Interest Group Summit

by Jay Lash

The weather will likely be sunny with balmy temps and light sea breezes on Amelia Island, Florida – but I won’t be on the beach enjoying the Atlantic views next week. I will be sharing a client’s experience implementing an MBO Partners Independent Contractor engagement program.

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How MBO is Responding to Current Market Trends

by Jay Lash

Caption?At MBO Partners, we need to be particularly in sync with the national trends surrounding independent contractor engagement. Our clients look to us as the experts in the field, so we analyze the ever-changing American workforce dynamic and apply that analysis to our corporate initiatives.

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Legal Tracker: DOL Sues Utah Company Over Misclassified Workers

by Heather Prindle

Recently, the Department of Labor sued two Utah organizations – Decorative Enterprises LLC. and Mountain Builders Inc. – for failure to pay overtime and maintain proper timekeeping records. DOL also sued the principals of the two staffing firms that supplied the workers, and appeared to be party to the crime.

Contingent Workforce Professionals Panel Discussion and Webinar, April 25

by mboadmin

The Contingent Workforce Professionals (CWP) is a professional association dedicated to advancing the knowledge, networking, and leadership of contingent workforce labor and vendor management system leaders. CW Professional chapters serve as knowledge frameworks for companies who desire to improve the way they plan, acquire, develop, engage, manage and measure their contingent work force.

Join MBO Partners – Enterprise Solutions at the Marcus Evans CPO Summit, April 22-23

by mboadmin

The past several years have brought fundamental changes to the role of the Chief Procurement Officer. As part of this evolution, many companies have shifted from a regional procurement approach to a center-led global procurement strategy. The CPO has become a valued partner and recognized asset who collaborates effectively across the organization.

Obamacare, Job Lock and Freelancers

by Steve King

According to the MBO Partners State of Independence study, about one third of independent workers do not have health insurance.

The Challenges of Independent Workers Engaging with Enterprise Organizations, and How to Overcome Them

by Dave Cassar

In today’s tumultuous labor market, large organizations are in need of specified expertise more than ever – and find it smart to engage with contract talent to get work done. Organizations that can safely and easily access a pool of unique experts can react quickly to changing market demands and pressures.

4/30/13 Webinar - Understanding Project Economy Dynamics: Affordable Care Act and Other Factors Affecting the Use of Independent Consultants

by Jay Lash

During this hour-long webinar, Jay Lash, VP of Market Strategies at MBO Partners - Enterprise Solutions, will host a panel discussion about how the Affordable Care Act, tax changes and other pending regulations may affect the independent workforce.

When ICs Resist Engagement in Client Programs

by Kimball Norup

In our business, it happens every day.

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