Today's interview is with Marion McGovern. Over the past 30 years, Marion McGovern has been a trailblazer in the world of work, launching a Gig Economy firm before the term was even coined. As a workforce pioneer, she’s now revealing valuable tips on surviving in the modern workplace—for workers and employers alike in her new book: Thriving in the Gig Economy.  We discuss the following: The widespread impact of the world of gig work, and how it will reshape businesses of all sizesTop three misconceptions about the gig economyHidden responsibilities and challenges of being an independent workerThe science of pricing: How to determine your price based on skills, expertise, and the nature of your workYou are an island: How to manage the isolation of working independentlyIndependent contractors vs. employees: Understand the difference—whether you’re hiring or looking for wokKey factors that will change the future of the Gig Economy—including policy changes, legal developments, and forward-thinking entrepreneursResources Mentioned In The EpisodePersonal Website: http://marionmcgovern.com/Thriving in the Gig Economy Book: http://marionmcgovern.com/thriving-in-the-gig-economy-book/
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