The growing independent workforce [infographic]

Here is a snapshot of the top motivations and challenges facing the growing independent workforce.

By BenefitsPro Editors | February 17, 2017 at 06:00 AM

Below is an infographic from MBO Partners, a company focused on providing business operating systems to independent workers.

It shows why some professionals choose the self-employment route, and what challenges they may face.

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