Temp Work Defined
Don't
Overlook Temporary Employment Situations
Twenty years ago ? even 10 years ago ? temp employees
were a quick fix during busy work months or temporary coverage during illness,
vacation or maternity leave. Today it's safe to say that temps are essential to
almost every American business.
Temp Work Defined
Temporary services, also known as the
staffing industry, has evolved into something much larger than lugging boxes or
answering phones. The business of supplying workers for specialized projects has
blossomed into a $43 billion industry.
Why has the temp industry and the
disposable worker become one of the biggest and most important trends in
American business? Because job security no longer exists. The idea of company
loyalty is lost in today's world of downsizing and shedding non-core
competencies to compete in a global marketplace. Since workers no longer find
security in their jobs, they must find it in themselves. The temp industry gives
people the opportunity to use and improve their skills while moving from job to
job.
Why Companies Love Temps
It should be obvious why businesses are so fond
of temp workers: Money. Full-time employees mean much more than salary. The
average benefits package equals 30 to 40 percent of an employee's base income,
so using temp workers ? who don't get benefits ? cuts company costs drastically.
Businesses also save money by not having to train employees. Temp agencies
ensure the workers they send out have the necessary skills for a particular job.
On the legal side, companies who use temps worry less about wrongful termination
and harassment lawsuits. If a temp isn't working out, a business can fire him
and hire a new one.
One downside to disposable employees is privacy. Leaks
regarding sensitive business material are always a concern. Temps, who lack
company loyalty, may be more prone to disregard confidentially agreements.
Temping Pros and Cons
Companies aren't the only ones to benefit from temp
work. If you're the kind of person who enjoys a flexible schedule and a varied
work environment, temping may be the path for you. Temp work allows you to hone
the skills you have ? and learn new ones ? while earning a wage that's often
comparable or higher to what you'd make as a full-time employee. And if
permanent work is what you're after, there's always the possibility of landing a
full-time job through a temporary assignment.
However, flexibility does have its price. Most temp
workers don't get the perks that come with full-time employment, like health
insurance, paid vacations and a pension plan. (There are some temp agencies,
like Wall Street Services and MacTemps, that offer benefits and training
programs to long-term temps.) Temp workers also risk receiving shoddy treatment
from supervisors or full-time co-workers. It may seem immature, but temps are
often viewed as the outsider who's not sticking around long enough to become
part of the group.
Do You Have What it Takes?
Temp workers come in all shapes and sizes.
See if you fit into any of these categories.
The Middle Manager.
Lots of temp workers are middle-aged businesspeople who were outplaced during
the recent downsizing epidemic.
The College Grad
Twenty-somethings having a tough time in the job market
use temp agencies to make money and possibly find a job in their field. While
agencies like Manpower deal with a variety of careers, many temp agencies
specialize. For example, LegalTemps places everything from attorneys to file
clerks, Accountemps finds work for finance professionals and TempArt works with
illustrators and graphic designers.
The College Student
Temp agencies are a great way to test out a career
before committing to it. Students also get real-world experience for their
resumes and earn money to help with tuition.
The Retiree
Plenty of retired workers want something to do
with their free time. So why not earn a little cash, too? There's even a temp
agency ? Mature Temporaries of Akron, Ohio ? that specializes in placing people
who are over 50 into temp positions.
The "Family is More Important" Mom or Dad
Work does not equal Life for everyone. Temp work allows
parents to earn an income but have a schedule that allows them to be home when
their children are home and take family vacations in accordance to the school
calendar.
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