Compensating the Flexible Workforce:
Contingent Employees and Flexible Work Schedules
Contingent Workers
➢ Individuals who do not have an implicit or explicit contract for ongoing employment
➢ In contrast, core employees generally plan on long-term or indefinite relationships with
their employers
➢ Persons who do not expect to continue employment for personal reasons such as
returning to school or retirement are not contingent workers
Whether Individuals Expect Employment to Continue
Types of Contingent Workers
➢ Part-time employees
➢ Temporary and on-call workers
➢ Leased employees
➢ Independent contractors, freelancers, consultants
Part-Time Employees
Two kinds:
➢ Voluntary: chooses to work fewer than 35 hours
