The New World of Work

Contract, Gig, Consulting, Contingent, these are all forms of employment that are on the rise.

A growing slice of the labor force

  • Temp and Contract hiring has grown by 57% since 2009
  • Growth in contract employment is outpacing overall employment
  • Today - 36 million contractors; 2020 - 50 to 75 million
  • 30% of workers work in a contingent manner either full-time or to supplement income
  • 67% of companies use contingent labor

Why this form of employment is growing

  • Increase pace of technology
  • Competent skill set
  • Cannot afford to pay benefits
  • Flexible workforce
  • Quicker hiring process
  • “Buy or bye-bye”

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