By our economics editors
Jan 23, 2024 at 12:57 PM Update: 33 minutes ago
Employers used temporary workers 14 percent less last year than in 2022. This is evident from new figures from trade organization ABU. The number of temporary employment hours will also decrease in 2022.
The number of hours that employers use temporary workers fell in all sectors. The largest decrease was accounted for by the administrative sector. There, temporary workers worked almost a quarter fewer hours in 2023 than in 2022. For industry and technology, the decrease was 9 percent and 10 percent.
The turnover of temporary employment agencies declined less rapidly. This fell by 2 percent compared to 2022. Total turnover in the industry also declined, by 2 percent on an annual basis.
The tightness on the labor market continues to affect the temporary employment sector, says an ABU spokesperson. As a result, for example, people get a permanent contract with an employer more quickly. She doesn’t have to hire them.
In 2022, the number of temporary employment hours had already fallen by 6 percent. There was still growth in 2021 (15 percent), but this was partly due to recovery after the corona year of 2020.
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