The use of temporary employees is growing in the United States, now representing 22% of the total workforce. Temporary employees include agency contractors, freelance workers and project teams retained to cover for temporary vacancies, or to fill gaps in a company’s workforce or skill set. While the use temporary workers can increase your agility in an extremely dynamic economy, you must protect your company through a comprehensive risk management program that protects you from non-compliance with employment laws, improperly screened workers, and ignorance of safety procedures.
