Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark C. Perna is a generational expert who covers education & careers. Contingent work—for which people are hired on a temporary, ...

The labor market is down, but contingent work is up. That's what Scotty Parrish is observing in her role as senior vice president of client services at Randstad Sourceright's Total Talent Solutions.

Gig work has become a defining feature of the labor market in 2025. It’s believed that anywhere from 25% to 43% of the workforce participates in gig work, and at least one in ten rely on it for their ...