work from home

As the unemployment rate holds steady at less than five percent and the pool of qualified labor continues to shrink, those looking to go out on their own may have more opportunities than ever. More than two-in-five (55%) companies have either relied on freelance or contract workers or intend to in the future, according to a new Sologig.com survey conducted by Harris Interactive.

Of those companies that hire freelancers and independent contractors, 20% say that given the shortage of qualified labor, they are relying on independent talent more than a year ago. Nearly two-thirds (64%) of these companies intend to hire freelancers or contractors in the second half of the year.

"Freelancing can not only help workers achieve greater work/life balance, but it can also contribute to greater job satisfaction because it offers a variety of work and allows workers to pursue their entrepreneurial passions since they are effectively running their own businesses," said Ben Jablow, senior director of Sologig.com. "From the employer side, hiring contractors gives companies access to diverse perspectives and allows them to control costs and respond quickly to changes in the marketplace."

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