Casual Freelancers Responsible for Serious Business

The "freelance economy" is exploding. Today 1 in 3 Americans, or about 42 million people in the workforce, are freelancers. As more people find work as independent contractors, more businesses are adapting to take advantage of this shift in the workforce. Freelancers are filling even high-level, highly skilled positions. Here's an overview of what's going on and what it means for business.