The Power of Workforce Flexibility
74% of employees would consider moving to another job or employer if they knew it offered flexible hours.
Collectively known as Gig Economy Workers, these workers are fuelled by online platforms like Uber, Field Nation, or Work Market. However, according to jobs board Indeed, the Gig Economy is also being fed by ‘offline alternative work options’ such as specialised and technical roles – think Data Scientists, Digital Marketers, Network Engineers, and Talent Acquisition Leads.
Defining a contingent worker. Classifications of contingent workers include:
- Freelancer: self-employed workers who are free to enter and exit arrangements with employers at any time
- Independent contractor: employees who have their own businesses and outsource services to clients or other companies
- Agency contractor: workers who are employed by an agency and provide temporary labor solutions
- Consultant: employees who actually work for another company but are hired to provide a professional service or finely tuned objective
- Outsourced supplier: workers who offer continuous service through an official contract, such as security and cleaning crews
However, even these classifications do not encompass all the flexible work options available today. To learn more download our white paper: The Power of Workforce Flexibility.
