future of work: mbo state of independence study 2013 overview
DESCRIPTION
The independent workforce in America is on the rise. In our 3rd annual State of Independence report, we've uncovered the demographics, motivators and self-reported keys to success of this group. This presentation is full of rich information and insights into our changing work environment.TRANSCRIPT
Future of Work: MBO State of Independence Study 2013 Overview
Carolyn Ockels & Steve King, Emergent Research
Gene Zaino, MBO Partners
Moderator
Gene ZainoPresident & CEO
MBO Partners
We Make it Easy for Self-employed Professionals & Their Clients to Work Together
Webinar Controls
The full screen iconmaximizes thepresentation area.
The chat box allows you to send a question to the presenter.
Live Tweeting
Today’s Hashtag: #MBOWeb
Submit your Questions/Comments
6
Expert Speakers – Emergent Research
6
Steve KingPartner
Carolyn OckelsPartner
7
The Size of the Independent Workforce Increased in 2013
Gen Y 20%
Gen X 36%Boomers
33%
Seniors 11%
Emergent Research
2011 2012 2013
15.9 Million 16.9 Million 17.7 Million
Number of Independent Workers in U.S
Definition of Independent Worker:• 21+ years old • Works 15+ hours a week• Job status is one of the
following:• Self-employed• Fixed-term contract• Independent
consultant/freelancer• Work through temp
agency• On-call arrangement• Own business w/less than
5 employees
2013 Independent Workers by Age
8
How Independents Measure Up with Small Business
Small Enterprise
Mid Market
Micro Businesses
Main Street
# of Firms
1.7M
550K
100K
Number of EmployeesIncluding Owner
5-19
20-99
100-500
2-4
US Census data 2010;, 2100; US BLS data 2011, 2012; Emergent Research estimates
3.6M
Independent Workers (those working half-time or more)
17.7M1
9
America’s Independents: What is on the horizon?
Only 1 in 7 want to return to a traditional job, down from 1 in 5 in 2011
10
The Trends Driving The Growth of the Independent Workforce
• Technology making Independent work cheaper and easier
• Traditional jobs harder to find
• Traditional jobs less attractive
• Demographic and social shifts– Encore careers– Portfolio careers– Growing interest in work/life
flexibility– Shifting family structures
• Independent work perceived as viable; entrepreneurship seen as cool
11
Satisfaction trends positive
2013 (n=2024)
2012 (n=730)
2011 (n=601)
3%
3%
4%
33%
27%
39%
64%
71%
58%
Overall Satisfaction as an Independent Worker
Very Dissatisfied (1-3) Neutral (4-7) Very Satisfied (8-10)
Emergent Research
12
Choosing Independence ConsistentOver Time
My Cho
ice
Fact
ors Be
yond
Con
trol
Combina
tion
0102030405060
201320122011
13
Independents Follow their Passions……and Value Flexibility and Control over their Lives
Do what I love
Like being my own boss
More flexibility
Control my own schedule
Earn more income
Control my career
Unable to find permanent job
Work on projects and tasks I like
23%
13%
10%
10%
8%
4%
3%
3%
25%
12%
13%
11%
8%
3%
6%
3%
18%
11%
14%
10%
9%
2%
4%
3%
Primary Motivations for Becoming an Independent Worker
2011 (n=601)
2012 (n=730)
2013 (n=2024)
14
Challenges
Not enough predictable income
Planning for retirement
Worry about next job - project pipeline
Concern about benefits
Marketing myself
Lack of job security
Setting boundaries on work so that it doesn't become a 24/7 commitment
57%
42%
38%
38%
35%
34%
32%
55%
40%
39%
37%
32%
36%
30%
56%
46%
46%
45%
39%
41%
32%
Challenges of Being an Independent Worker
2011 (n=601)2012 (n=730)2013 (n=2024)
15
America’s Independents: How are they making an impact?
$1.17 trillion in total Income
Up from ~$1 trillion in 2012
EARNING
SPENDING
HIRING
16
Independents Generate Significant Income
25% or Less
26% to 50%
51% to 75%
76% to 100%
0
10
20
30
40
50
Contribution to Household Income
% of Ind.
Workers
2012 2013
$100K+ Earners
2.2M2.5M
The Network Economy: Relationships & Collaboration Bring Business
73%say word of
mouth/referrals/reputation is top method of
finding work
70%Spent 5-20% of their time networking for
business opportunities
3%find work through
online marketplaces
17
18
Independents Generate Work Opportunities for Others
Independents spent $96 billion hiring the equivalent of 2.3 million FT workers via contract hiring
19
Self-Descriptors
20
Self-descriptors
Self-employed
Contractor
Business owner
Consultant
Creative Professional**
Entrepreneur
Freelancer
Temp
Sales Rep/ Agent/ Broker
58%
34%
29%
15%
15%
13%
12%
8%
6%
60%
19%
24%
19%
14%
16%
20%
8%
Self Descriptors- Select All
2012 (n=730)2013 (n=2024)
21
About 40% of Adult Americans have Been Independent*
Neither of these
Worked as an independent worker
Started my own business
68%
21%
18%
Past Employment(Non-Independent Workers:
n=1859)
* 32% of non-independents plus 8% existing independents
22
Interest in Becoming an Independent
Definitely will not
Probably will not
Might or might not
Probably will
Definitely will
47%
26%
15%
5%
7%
42%
27%
18%
5%
8%
42%
24%
21%
7%
7%
Likelihood of Becoming an Independent Worker/Business
Owner(Non-Independent Workers)
2011 (n=1042)2012 (n=1004)
23
Non-Independents’ View of Independence
• Positives:– Control– Flexibility– Be own boss– Do what I love
• Negatives:– Lack of predictable
income– Lack of security– Lack of affordable
healthcare benefits– Have to invest own
money
24
Non-Independents’ View of Independence
10% 32% 57%
Riskiness of Becoming Independent Worker/Starting Own Business
(Non-Independent Workers: n=1859)
Not at all risky (1-3) Neutral (4-7) Very risky (8-10)
25
Independence is not for Everyoneand not all are happy
• Based on Surveys, Interviews and Focus Groups we think:
• About 50% of independents are happy being independent
• About 25% are neutral• About 25% are unhappy
• Key Reasons:• Lack of autonomy and
control• Lack of income• Lack of security
26
Key Success Factors
• Choosing Independence• Autonomy• Control• Viewing oneself as a business
owner• Spending time “running the
business” and having the skills to do so
• A strong work related network• Marketing and sales skills• Confidence in skills and abilities• Able to deal with lack of
security
Questions and Discussion
27
Additional Information
• EMAIL us - [email protected]
• VISIT our website - www.mbopartners.com
• FOLLOW us on Twitter - @mbopartners
• SIGN UP for our monthly newsletter [email protected]
28