Management (14th Edition)
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Author: Stephen P. Robbins, Mary A. Coulter
Publisher: PEARSON
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To state: The reasons for companies relying on contingent workers.
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Contingent workers are not the permanent employees of the company. They can be independent contractors, freelancers, consultants and other persons who are hired for a specific project or task or may be for a particular period of time. These contingent workers can work remotely or they can work in the office. Mostly these types of workers are highly skilled or professionals.
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