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By: Sir Rutherford

Sir Rutherford — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 04:55:38 +0000

“In this next economy, workers will have much more flexibility in terms of how, when, and where they work…..”

Never heard more hogwash in my life. I’ve worked as a “contigent” “contractor” or “temp”, largely against my will because thats all the company was hiring, at large multinational companies for 5 years or more and never once encountered one that didn’t dictate my hours and location and even desk just like a regular employee.
You’re just an employee but without benefits or job security…. case closed.

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Number of Contract Workers to Surpass Previous All-Time High — Sun, 02 Sep 2012 01:14:48 +0000

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Fri, 31 Aug 2012 18:25:19 +0000

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By: Tom Gimbel

Tom Gimbel — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 13:20:25 +0000

Temporary staffing is on the rise, that’s no doubt. Companies are hesitant to expand their workforce permanently as the economy remains unstable. The question is, will this really become a structural transformation in the way America hires? My inclination is yes….at least for the foreseeable future. Contract workers provide flexibility and a way to get the job done at a fraction of the cost…but there are benefits for the employee as well. Here’s a few I shared in my blog post: http://pastfive.typepad.com/pastfive/2011/11/benefits-abound-for-temp-to-perm-employment.html

By: Suchitra Mishra

Suchitra Mishra — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 12:09:30 +0000

I agree that this is a structural transformation – not just in the changes in view points of the employers but also in the view point of the workers. People want to choose when, where and how they work – Working your “own way” is becoming high on the priority list of most workers where job satisfaction is equating more and more towards job flexibility and the ability to pick and choose assignments.

Regards,
Suchitra
http://blogbysuchitra.wordpress.com/2012/06/23/five-reasons-why-i-just-said-bye-bye-to-a-great-job/

By: Keith Halperin

Keith Halperin — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 03:20:17 +0000

Hmmm. Instead of the “temp workforce” or the “contingent work force” how about: the “2nd class workforce” instead? This continually expanding group has minimal benefits, minimal job security, and minimal opportunities. The “2nd Class Workforce” consists not only of aging boomers (and soon Xers), but also the young so-called “Generation Screwed” who are leaving universities with massive debts but few job prospects.

No Cheers,

Keith

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