2017 Facts and Forecasts
Fact: The number of contingent workers and the revenue associated with the contingent workforce continues to grow from year to year.
Prediction: The contingent workforce will continue to grow as more companies and workers change the way they approach work.
Fact: Contract staffing continues to be prominent in all industries, with a heavy concentration in the STEM disciplines.
Prediction: Contract staffing will increase in all industries as companies further adopt a blended workforce model to reduce risk and cost and gain staffing flexibility.
Fact: Contractors are split between all of the major age brackets.
Prediction: Contract staffing will continue to grow in popularity with all age groups as they seek flexibility and work/life balance.
Fact: Companies of all sizes are using contractors to fit their staffing needs while Small Businesses are using contractors the most.
Prediction: The need for contractors will continue to grow and more companies of all sizes will expand their staffing models to include contractors.
