March 2 2021
Data points to an increase in pay among contractors in the technology and healthcare sectors, and a tech talent exodus from the San Francisco Bay Area
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Magnit (formerly PRO Unlimited), a global innovator of contingent workforce management software and services, today announced new hiring trends among the modern workforce (i.e. non-employees, contractors, consultants) based on the company’s year-over-year customer data. The report culls anonymized data from its robust client base, which includes many of the largest brands worldwide, and identifies key trends among this rapidly expanding subset of the workforce that is shaping the future of work.
“There is a major transformation happening in the workforce today. Companies are moving away from full-time employees and embracing a more flexible pool of talent, as the bottom-line benefits of engaging contractor labor are clearer than ever,” said Kevin Akeroyd, CEO of Magnit (formerly PRO Unlimited). “Employers benefit from significantly reduced overhead and the ability to take a nimbler approach to hiring. At the same time, workers are pleased with having increased flexibility and opportunity to expand their skill set at a faster pace by taking on shorter, more meaningful projects or selecting longer, non-full-time job opportunities.”
In the last year, the pandemic forced organizations to go remote and realize the remote workforce is a viable, highly productive option for many positions. In addition, 2020 drove an exodus of skilled white-collar workers from major, more expensive cities to lower-cost and sometimes, more rural areas. As the location of work becomes less of a factor and work hours more flexible, employers are leveraging AI and machine learning to directly find and source candidates in new markets.
In February 2021, Magnit (formerly PRO Unlimited) examined hiring and pay rate trends across industries and roles for the modern workforce (i.e. non-employees, contractors, consultants) year-over-year. Key findings include:
Tech talent leaves the San Francisco Bay Area for other markets, while the need for healthcare workers in COVID-19 “hotspots” and major cities increases.
Technology and healthcare saw the largest pay increases for workers, while the consumer products industry has seen a steady decrease since 2018. Roles in the technology and healthcare sectors will continue to see an increase in demand this year.
The supply of data-focused roles is now meeting the demand.
The uncertainty of 2020 caused a higher percentage of workers to finish out their assignments.
You can learn more about the findings and download the full Magnit (formerly PRO Unlimited) report here.
About Magnit (formerly PRO Unlimited)
Magnit (formerly PRO Unlimited) offers the industry's most comprehensive and holistic platform for contingent workforce management, and helps organizations around the world address the costs, risks and quality issues associated with managing the non-employee workforce. Magnit's platform consists of integrated SaaS software and services solutions that are built on the world's most robust contingent workforce data set, spanning over 30 years. A pioneer and innovator in the industry, Magnit's platform provides solutions for the procurement and management of contingent labor, global rate intelligence, direct sourcing, 1099/co-employment risk management, third-party payroll, and diversity and inclusion. http://www.magnitglobal.com
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