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Peer reviewedHouseman, Susan N.; Kalleberg, Arne L.; Erickcek, George A. – Industrial and Labor Relations Review, 2003
Case studies of six hospitals and five auto parts suppliers showed that in high-skilled occupations, employers paid more to temporary agency help than regular staff. In low-skilled occupations, temporary agencies facilitated use of riskier workers. Temporaries may relieve pressure to raise wages in tight labor markets, perhaps contributing to…
Descriptors: Employment Practices, Hospitals, Personnel Selection, Skilled Occupations
Houseman, Susan N.; Kalleberg, Arne L.; Erickcek, George A. – 2001
The impact of hiring temporary workers during the tight labor markets of the 1990s was examined through case studies of six hospitals and five automobile plants. The hospitals varied in size from 450 to 6,000 employees. The auto suppliers included unionized and nonunionized small and large companies. The case studies included extensive interviews…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Cost Estimates, Economic Impact, Employer Attitudes
