Survey: 1099 work gains popularity, but traditional W-2 jobs preferred

Job seekers’ and employees’ desire for flexibility has upended the workforce, and while the majority of both groups don’t believe that 1099 employment is simply a fad (66 percent of job seekers and 58 percent of hiring managers), more than seven in 10 believe it will never replace traditional employment (72 percent and 75 percent, respectively).

This is according to a recent survey from The Harris Poll commissioned by Express Employment Professionals of Oklahoma City.

Despite signaling plans to hire full-time staff, companies appear to have a growing interest in alternative hires. Nearly three in 10 (29 percent) are planning to hire seasonal, temporary or contract workers. This intention aligns with the trends observed in the second half of Please log in to see the rest of this story.