Evolution of the Professional Contingent Workforce.

The market for professional contingent workers (PCW) has evolved into one of the fastest growing segments of the temporary labor force in the so-called “new economy.” To better understand the evolution and success of the professional contingent market, I utilize a new paradigm. Three dimensions are...

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Published in:Journal of Labor Research Vol. 26; no. 4; pp. 689 - 711
Main Author: Rassuli, Ali
Format: Article
Published: Springer Science & Business Media B.V. Fall 2005
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