Hanzche said a new breed of worker now prefers temporary work to full-time employment. The No. 1 reason is money, followed by job diversity and overall flexibility. A study by the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago showed that temporary professional workers generally make a bit more than their full-time counterparts. And he said he is making more than ever. But money isn't the only attraction.
Some workers also prefer the diversity of working on different projects.
And as Hanzche pointed out, temporary work can offer more flexibility. Hanzche said it varies by job. But he said he's seeing a 2 percent to 5 percent increase in salaries for temporary info-tech employees in the Baltimore area every quarter. The downside Ernest R. Grecco, president of the Metropolitan Baltimore Council of AFL-CIO Unions, said the continuing trend toward temporary help is troubling. While some workers are now riding high on the strength of the economy, Grecco said there's no replacement for a full-time job.