1.You are the human resources manager for a small technology company. Currently you have 50 regular full-time employees. The CEO wants to add additional staff to complete a project, but is not comfortable with hiring the ten people that are needed for the project all at once as full-time employees.

Based upon your knowledge of contingent and alternative work arrangements, what would you suggest to the CEO? Draft a memo to the CEO explaining your recommendations. Make sure you justify your reasons as to why you chose the options you selected.

You may offer suggestions with any combination of the contingent staff discussed in our textbook. You will need to cover ten full-time positions using contingent workers.

2. Describe the various types of flexible work schedules. Would you prefer working one of these schedules or would you prefer a regular schedule? Explain your answer.

3. Identify and explain the different types of contingent workers. Why might a company choose a contingent worker over a regular full time employee.

4. What similarities and differences exist regarding how a contingent worker is compensated? Discuss how the economic reality test and the right to control tests are used to determine whether a person is an employee or an independent worker.