Management Papers
Document Type
Journal Article
Date of this Version
7-2013
Publication Source
ILR Review
Volume
66
Issue
4
Start Page
874
Last Page
901
DOI
10.1177/001979391306600406
Abstract
The notion of regular, full-time employment as one of the defining features of the U.S. economy has been called into question in recent years by the apparent growth of alternative or “nonstandard” work arrangements—part-time hours, temporary help, independent contracting, and other configurations. Identifying the extent of these arrangements, whether they are increasing and where they occur, is the first step to understanding their implications for the economy and the society. But such steps have been difficult to take because of the lack of appropriate data. Based on a national probability sample of U.S. establishments, the authors present estimates of the extent of these practices, evidence on changes in their use over time, and analyses that contribute to understanding why alternatives have come into play.
Recommended Citation
Cappelli, P., & Keller, J. (2013). A Study of the Extent and Potential Causes of Alternative Employment Arrangements. ILR Review, 66 (4), 874-901. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/001979391306600406
Date Posted: 27 November 2017
This document has been peer reviewed.