Contract, temporary and part time work rises
More than one-in-three employers plan to hire more contract, temporary and parttime workers in the next five years in a move to suit the needs of business and staff.
Right Management’s survey of employers finds 17 per cent want to boost the number of permanent part-time workers on their books. A further 26 per cent expect to increase contract, project or temporary staff. General manager Bridget Beattie says employers and individuals are looking for more flexible ways to work.
“The traditional model of a set number of full-time employees is under pressure,” she says. But she warns a casual workforce comes with its own challenges, as employers have to work harder to maximise productivity and ensure employee engagement.
Australian Bureau of Statistics figures show part-time work is on the rise, with latest data revealing a decrease in full-time employment of 22,200 was offset by an increase in part-time employment of 22,100.
Almost one-in-three (30 per cent) workers in Australia work part-time.
In the past three years, 309,500 part-time jobs have been created, compared with 240,300 full-time jobs.
About 5 per cent of the workforce is employed on a fixed-term contract, a proportion which has remained steady in the past five years.
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- A part-time worker is employed on a permanent basis for fewer than 35 hours each week.
- A contract worker is employed for a period of time designated in the contract. They can be employed on full-time or part-time hours each week.
- A temporary worker usually is employed by a labour-hire company and placed at a business for a short period, ranging from a day to several weeks.
Article from CareerOne.com.au.
