The pandemic’s growing impact can be seen across industries, the move towards contractual work and switch to remote work is a clear sign that the job market is rapidly changing.
Contractual work is offered by many companies during peak seasons, to cover leaves, or for filling resource gap and other reasons. This type of arrangement is more flexible for both the contractor business and the employee, which is why in the ‘new-normal’ people are more inclined towards contractual work – may it be in construction or information technology.
There are several benefits to contract work, including:
Adaptability
The reason why many people desire part-time jobs is to maintain flexibility and freedom in their life. Maybe they have multiple jobs in addition to working part-time jobs. Thus, they are unwilling to commit to a full-time position. Additionally, many companies offer contractual positions since they do not need as many employees throughout all seasons and projects.
Highly Demanded
Recent years have seen an increase in the number of contract jobs available. Many growing companies are also offering contract positions besides, many candidates like a part-time job to earn some extra cash. This gives the employer more flexibility to offer employment to individuals who are highly skilled and fit for the job without having to worry about retention or providing long term job security.
Work from home opportunities
It is easier for contract workers to make an agreement with the employer whenever it comes to teaming for a short-term job. This may be because there are more remote employment opportunities now. If we look at the tech space, people are engaged and connected with their team members even when they are geographically distant. This trend of hiring contractual employees for remote work is high in some industries like human resource, information technology, marketing and even customer support.
Learning New Skills
Consequently, contractual employment is a good choice for many, especially if you are entering the workforce for the first time or joining after a gap. Starting with a contract position gives you the required boost and experience and also makes you versatile to adapt to a new company, environment and culture while you still have enough time to focus on up-skilling or re-skilling. Still not sure if a contractual role might be good fit for you? Contact our team here or reach out to us directly at info@casualsonthemove.com.au we can help you find your next dream role!
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