News tagged with temporary workers

Temps feed job insecurity among regular workers

(PhysOrg.com) -- The presence of temporary workers can cause ill effects in the permanent workers with whom they work, according to ILR School research.

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

created May 25, 2010 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0

MIT economist finds temporary jobs may actually reduce workers' income and employment prospects

While the U.S. economy struggles, one form of employment is on the rise: Temporary jobs. In December, the country lost 85,000 jobs overall, but added 47,000 temp positions, according to the Bureau of Labor ...

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created Jan 22, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (4) | comments 1

Temp workers not stuck in jobs and earn more than regular employees

(PhysOrg.com) -- Rather than being trapped in dead-end jobs, many people hired by temporary help agencies actually earn higher hourly wages and are better educated than permanent employees, and move quickly between temporary ...

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created Dec 21, 2009 | popularity 1.5 / 5 (2) | comments 1