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Temp work
Why are companies hiring fewer temps?
Nov 1, 2024
After hitting a peak in March 2022, the temp industry has come back down to earth.
Temp worker employment is falling. What does that mean for the U.S. economy?
Jul 31, 2024
While decreasing numbers of temporary workers can be a leading recession indicator, economists say this time might be different.
Temp jobs falling usually signals a recession. Maybe not this time.
Oct 5, 2023
It's probably more a sign of pandemic labor market weirdness than a coming recession.
Automakers aren't the only manufacturers that rely on temporary workers
Sep 21, 2023
They're usually cheaper than permanent employees, but they can reduce productivity.
Divided Decade: How the financial crisis changed jobs
by
Tommy Andres
Dec 19, 2018
The work we do and the way we’re paid is different.
Is the Uber economy bad for workers?
Mar 10, 2015
Technology puts more services at our fingertips, but at what cost?
For public good, not for profit.
Freelancers: From 'hustlers' into 'heroes for hire'
Feb 11, 2014
As more and more Americans work freelance jobs, a new industry emerges to meet their needs
African-Americans allege labor discrimination in Chicago
by
Jeff Tyler
May 7, 2013
African-American men in Chicago say some temp firms discriminate against them and prefer to hire Latino immigrants.