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Temp Week 2008!

Date Added: 02/06/2008

Temp in a Million - National Temporary Workers' Week 2 - 6 June, 2008

It's that time of year again.  Today marks the first day of National Temporary Workers' Week, an annual initiative which celebrates the contribution that the UK's 1.3 million strong temporary workforce makes to the UK economy, when millions of temporary workers throughout the country  are recognised for their hard-work, commitment and loyalty to their assignments.

In the current economic climate, more and more companies are utilising the skills of contractors and temporary workers to fill gaps in their workforce.  Companies are finding it increasingly helpful to use flexible workers (see below comments from the Recruitment and Employment Confederation following a recent survey.

Exert from the REC website

"Economic instability fuels greater reliance on temps"

A quarter of employers questioned in a recent survey expect to increase the number of temporary workers they use within the next six months, citing economic instability as the main reason.  

The survey of more than 100 HR managers and business owners was carried out in May 2008 by the REC to gain a better understanding of how employers use and perceive agency workers.  

Eighty four per cent intend to increase their use of temps so that their business can react quickly to new opportunities in a challenging market."

Other survey findings include: 

• Temps get a fair deal - 84% claim that their temps are paid a similar salary to permanent workers
• Challenging the ‘low-skilled' stereotype - 67% have hired a temp to fill a senior/highly skilled position
• Stepping stone to success - 88% have offered a temp full-time employment as a result of exceptional performance
• Taking the heat off perms - 49% would employ a temp during busy periods to relieve undue pressure on their permanent workforce whilst 44% would try and realign existing resources to cope with the pressures and just 7% would employ another permanent member of staff