
HIRING OUTLOOK FOR TEMPORARY STAFF
54% of companies plan to increase the use of temporary professionals by year-end.
Top areas managers anticipate hiring temporary staff to support seasonal and project needs:
Technology 63% |
Customer service 55% |
Administrative support 49% |
Creative and marketing 43% |
Accounting and finance 40% |
Top reasons companies utilize temporary professionals:*
Ability to scale teams as needed without affecting full-time staff 40% |
Opportunity to determine if someone is suitable for a full-time role 39% |
Access to specialized skills 37% |
*Multiple responses were permitted.
Source: Robert Half survey of more than 300 HR managers in the U.S.; conducted July 10 to August 9, 2020.
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