Openforce

06/03/2026

Independent contractors and W-2 employees each offer unique advantages, but misconceptions about cost, flexibility, and compliance often make the decision more difficult than it needs to be.

Understanding the differences between these workforce models can help businesses build a strategy that supports growth, scalability, and operational efficiency.

Learn what businesses should consider when building a workforce strategy. https://bit.ly/4uy0qz7

Learn the key differences between an independent contractor 1099 and W-2 employee, including taxes, control, compliance, benefits, and common misconceptions.

06/02/2026

Technology should make managing your independent contractor workforce easier, not more complicated. From onboarding and compliance to settlement processing and insurance, Openforce streamlines and brings everything together in one platform.

06/01/2026

Worker misclassification can expose businesses to costly compliance, financial, and operational risks. Openforce helps companies reduce that risk with compliant onboarding, verification, insurance solutions, and workforce management tools designed for the 1099 workforce.

05/29/2026

At Openforce, when a problem shows up, big or small, we take ownership and see it through. That mindset is what drives us to build better solutions for the businesses and independent contractors who depend on us every day.

Economy

05/28/2026

Independent contractors need more than opportunity; they need access to tools that help their business grow.

Through Openforce Marketplace, they unlock exclusive discounts, savings, and business resources designed to support them on and off the job. In fact, Marketplace users have already accessed more than $25M in cash advances.

Because empowering independent contractors means investing in their success.

05/27/2026

AI can help companies build software faster, but managing a 1099 workforce takes more than dashboards and workflows. From compliance and misclassification to fraud and data security, the hidden risks of DIY AI can create major exposure as independent contractor networks scale.

Learn why operational expertise and purpose-built infrastructure matters when managing independent contractors at scale. https://bit.ly/4uU8lI1

AI can help companies build software faster, but managing independent contractors requires more than workflows and dashboards. Learn why infrastructure matter when scaling your IC workforce.

05/26/2026

Independent contractors are running their own businesses. The technology they use to work with you should reflect that. Openforce's platform puts everything they need in one place, on any device.

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country.

Today, we pause in gratitude for their courage, dedication, and legacy.

05/22/2026

Now that we’ve made it through the bulk of our whirlwind tradeshow season, it’s time to give a huge shoutout to the person behind so much of the behind-the-scenes magic: our Marketing Coordinator, Lydia Langham.

From juggling moving pieces to keeping our events running smoothly, Lydia makes even the most complex days feel effortless. We’re incredibly lucky to have her making it all happen every step of the way.

05/22/2026

That’s a wrap on Home Delivery World 2026!

From insightful conversations and industry collaboration to celebrating innovation, this year’s event was one to remember. Thank you to everyone who stopped by to connect with the Openforce team, played the game of worker classification, or dusted off their boots for our happy hour.

We’re leaving Nashville energized and excited for what’s ahead. See you next year!