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There has been a rise in work characterized by an abundance of temporary positions filled by independent contractors on a short-term basis. While the digital revolution has sparked a debate surrounding tho gig oconomy, traditiona! forms of contingent work have grown rapidly.

WORKERS EMPLOYED IN ALTERNATIYE WORK

23,612,152*

workers

Roundcd Up

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On-Call

Workers

Temporary Help Agency Workers

Independent

Contractors

Contract Firm Workers

8.4%

•SOURCES:

BUSINESS

NEWS DAILY

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The Rite *nd Naturę of AJternatiye Worfc A^rangement* the United States 1995 - 2015; Uv-ren<o f. Kat* and A<an 8. Krueger

1995 U.S. Bureau of labor Statistks Cont.ngent Work Surycy

2005 U.$. Bureau of Ubor Sutisbe* Contingent Wodc $u«vey