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Small Businesses Started Post Covid are a Key Driver of the Increase in Contractor Usage

Small Businesses Started Post Covid are a Key Driver of the Increase in Contractor Usage

Since 2018, the use of freelancers and contractors among small businesses has increased by 15%. Additionally, the contractor to employee ratio is greater for businesses started post-Covid (1:4) than pre-Covid (1:6).

By Tom Bowen October 23, 2024

Why More SMBs Are Going Global: The Opportunities and Challenges of Hiring Internationally

Why More SMBs Are Going Global: The Opportunities and Challenges of Hiring Internationally

By Tom Bowen September 28, 2023

Contract Work Is Growing As The U.S. Workforce Grapples With Labor Constraints

Contract Work Is Growing As The U.S. Workforce Grapples With Labor Constraints

By Liz Wilke November 29, 2022

Contracting is on the rise. Is your business ready to seize the opportunity?

Contracting is on the rise. Is your business ready to seize the opportunity?

By Liz Wilke November 29, 2022

Remote hiring brings jobs and higher pay to small and medium cities across the US

Remote hiring brings jobs and higher pay to small and medium cities across the US

By Tom Bowen September 13, 2022

Quantifying the Rise of Remote and Hybrid Work – And What It Means For Growing Businesses

Quantifying the Rise of Remote and Hybrid Work – And What It Means For Growing Businesses

By Liz Wilke May 10, 2022

Contractor Hiring Surges During the Pandemic. What Does It Mean for the Business Workforce?

Contractor Hiring Surges During the Pandemic. What Does It Mean for the Business Workforce?

By Liz Wilke December 15, 2021

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