Did you know...
The American Staffing Association released results of its study of temporary workers in the U.S. workplace. It found that over half of the workers polled (59%) have, at some time taken a temporary job as a step to landing a permanent position. In other words, temporary work isn't something that is done by the unemployable or by those will to work the lousiest jobs for the lousiest employers! It can and often does provide an opportunity for you to show what you can do in a meaningful position that can lead to full time employment with a great organization. The survey respondents also cited a number of other advantages to taking temp work, including scheduling flexibility (41%), additional income (40%), and access to training(40%). Almost nine-out-of-ten (88%) would recommend temp work to a friend or relative. And, most of the more than 13,000 surveyed were of working age; only 10% were students and just 3% described themselves as retired. |