How the Gig Economy Benefits Business and Workers
How the Gig Economy Benefits Business and Workers
CIOs and other managers are increasing the use of contingent workers in order to find professionals with specific skills that are lacking in the existing staff.
Flexible Workforce
50% of the managers surveyed said their organization increased its use of contingent workers over the last five years, and 40% expect to increase the use of these employees over the next five years.
Significant Share
25% expect contingent workers to account for 30% of their company’s staffing.
Piecemeal Process
37% of the respondents admit to having fragmented governance models to manage the gig workforce.
Overlooked Obligation
34% said they don’t have confidence in their ability to improve the talent management of contingent workers.
Outside Assistance
56% said their organization uses gig workers to complete projects in which the existing workforce doesn’t have the required expertise.
Cost Containment
55% of the respondents said contingent workers can help control labor expenses.
New Era
50% believe gig workers can help overcome resistance to change in a legacy environment.
Positive Outcome
66% of contingent employees believe the benefits of a gig arrangement outweigh the downside either always or most of the time.
Benefits of Being a Contingent Worker
Having job flexibility: 80%, Being in control: 49%, Working from home: 33%
Downsides of Being a Contingent Worker
Lack of paid vacation and sick/personal leave: 63%, Not being treated as well as permanent staffers: 58%, Fears about job security : 48%
Self-Determined Path
56% of the gig workers surveyed said they want to stay in this role during their career, with 52% indicating they would not want to be employed full time.