Proof Point
More companies worldwide expect to increase use of contingent workers in 2020, compared to those anticipating decline, according to 2018 Deloitte study
Organizations Anticipated Use of Contingent Workers in 2020 Compared to 2018
March 2018 (percentage)
| Note: | Data from Deloitte’s 2018 Global Human Capital Trends Survey of 11,070 business and HR leaders over more than 30 countries in March 2018 |
Proof Point Findings
- Contingent Workers – Employees with flexible or alternative work arrangements, including contractors, freelancers, gig workers and crowd platform workers
- Increasing Contingent Workers – At least 37% of respondents in Deloitte survey expect use of contingent workers to increase by 2020, with anticipated increase in use highest for contractors (37%) and freelancers (33%)
- Negative Perceptions – On the other hand, less than one in five believe company usage of contractors, freelancers, gig workers and crowd workers will decrease in 2020
- Key Growth Drivers – Include growing dependence of companies on external staff, increasing awareness on potential business benefits of implementing flexible working arrangements, and growing preference for freelance work over traditional employment dynamics
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Date Last Updated |
January 18, 2019
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