Tips For Hiring An Independent Contractor
by Lesley Pyle, MSc., founder of HireMyMom.com Independent contractors can change the way your business operates. The right contractor can help you take your business to a new level by letting you ta[ a pro who otherwise might not fit into your budget. It’s also a desirable situation for many workers, including parents with childcare needs, recent retirees looking for more freedom while staying engaged, and those looking to build additional skills or pursue passions that aren’t part of their regular 9 to 5. Moreover, COVID-19 has added to the list of reasons people seek independent contractor work. Many professionals have stepped out of the workforce to facilitate e-learning or hybrid school schedules until schools resume normal operations. According to the Gig Economy Data Hub , the exact size of the independent contractor workforce is difficult to pinpoint. More than a quarter of workers participate in independent contracting in some form, and about 10 percent of workers rely