Contract, Gig, Consulting, Contingent, these are all forms of employment that are on the rise.

A growing slice of the labor force

• Temp and Contract hiring has grown by 57% since 2009
• Growth in contract employment is outpacing overall employment
• Today - 36 million contractors; 2020 - 50 to 75 million
• 30% of workers work in a contingent manner either full-time or to supplement income
• 67% of companies use contingent labor

Why this form of employment is growing

• Increase pace of technology
• Competent skill set
• Cannot afford to pay benefits
• Flexible workforce
• Quicker hiring process
• “Buy or bye-bye”

Tools for you to be successful

• Marketing yourself for contract work
• Developing a business card
• Establishing your rate
• 1099 Contracting Essentials