S05E11 - HR Rescue: Managing Contingent Labor

Based on current growth, a study predicts the majority of the US workforce will be freelancing within the next 10 years. Using freelancers and other contingent workers – such as independent contractors, leased employees, consultants, on-call workers, part-time workers and temporary employees – can help companies save money, lower their administrative burden, acquire workers with unique skills that their current workforce lacks, and even “test drive” workers before taking them on as full-time employe