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The Two Sides of the Temp Economy

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The NY Times article The Rise of Permanent Temp Economy provides an interesting look at the history of temporary work in America.    The author argues the temp industry in America was created by exploiting gender stereotypes in the 1950s and 1960s.   And I agree many temp jobs are bad. .   Also, about 2.2

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Use of Contract Labor by Small Businesses Continues to Grow

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billion on contract labor (freelancers, temps, etc.)   Over the same period, spending on salaries and wages (meaning traditional employees) rose from $73.7 .  As the chart below shows, U.S. sole proprietors spent about $56.8 in 2016, up from $34.4 billion in 2010.   This is an increase of 65% between 2010 and 2016. 

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How to use part time and temp jobs to build your career

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How to use part time and temp jobs to build your career Anonymous (not verified) 24/01/2023 Career paths are changing. The gig economy is made up of contracting and other short term roles that allow you to gain experience, knowledge and a salary in a way that works best for your circumstances.

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Use of Contract Labor by Sole Proprietors Surging

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.  While looking through the data we were struck by the extent of the growth in the usage of contract labor - contingent workers such as freelancers, independent contractors, temps, etc. -   by sole proprietors.    Over the same period salary and wage expense increased only 10.7%.

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Book Review: Raw Deal - How the Uber Economy is Screwing American Workers

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Because of this dark side, we need better laws and protections for temps, contract workers and others being unfairly exploited or in need of more economic security.  Despite the book's hyperbole, vitriol and one-sided point of view, I genuinely enjoyed it.   And Raw Deal does a great job describing the dark side. 

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Independent Work Growing Option for Gen Y and Seniors

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everything from government jobs to employment in factories and even supermarkets is now on a two-tier track, with older workers’ guaranteed pensions and higher salaries not shared by newer hires. In the U.S.,

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Business Insider Feature Story on Former Celebrity Assistant Bonnie Low-Kramen

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In January 1986, Bonnie Low-Kramen, who was 27 at the time and temping in Broadway box offices as she tried to carve out a career as an actor, was tipped off to a gig as the public-relations director for the Whole Theatre, a small theater in northern New Jersey. .”

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