The State of Contracting 2024 report

Many organisations are looking to hire more contractors to support their FY25 goals. If the contingent workforce is part of your hiring plans, Oncore have got you covered with their latest 2024 State of Contracting Report.

With 500+ contractors surveyed, our report highlights the trends and insights needed to optimise your attraction and retention strategies.

Some interesting stats include:

  • Stability and Culture trumps company name: 46% of respondents rated the company’s stability as ‘very important’ and culture at 78%, versus just 19% who rated the brand name.
  • Flexible Work Arrangements: 87% of respondents continue to seek some form of flexible work and will look elsewhere if not readily available.
  • Meaningful Work: 95% consider it important to do meaningful work.
  • Contracting is gaining momentum: 90% of those contracting now would be open to continue contracting in their next role.

You can read the full report for more insights.

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