Most temporary workers work full-time, with a short term assignment of less then 9 months.
Many companies use temporary agencies as screening devices for permanent work.
Increasingly businesses are turning to temporary workers. The arrangement allows you to try different employers to see if there is a good match between you and the company. Most temporary workers do not receive health or vacation type benefits. Business and Industry Workers are used for seasonal, project and fluctuating workloads. Temporary workers increase the cost effectiveness of business.