5 Reasons Flexible Workers Rock [Infographic]

 Have you heard the latest news? Flexible workers are the new rockstars of the workforce! That is according to an infographic from Hourly.com, “Top 5 Reasons Why Flex Workers Rock.”

The new data offers five reasons not only why this select group of workers rock, but why companies should hire them:

1. They’re Expanding

• 47 percent of full-time workers with flexible schedules freelance full time

• 25 million Americans work part-time, 20 million telecommute and 10 million are independent contractors

2. They Help Grow Business

• 40 percent of employers this year plan to hire temp workers while 80 percent plan to increase their flexible workforce

• Some industries that commonly hire flex workers are restaurant and hospitality, retail trade and healthcare

3. They Save Companies Money

•  Full-time flex workers can save employers $20-$37K per employee per year

• 41 percent of companies that have hired flexible workers reported revenue increases

4. They are More Available

• 22 percent of freelancers dedicate 11-20 hours/week to projects

• Another 50 percent work on 2-3 projects at a time

5. You can Test-Drive Them

• 39 percent of temp workers transition into full-time positions

• 7 percent of flex workers freelance until they find full-time jobs

The infographic also lists a few notables who started out in the flexible workforce:

• Steve Jobs worked as a seasonal summer intern at HP

• George Lucas started as a teaching assistant

• Oprah began her career working part-time at a radio station