Employers have increasingly been using contingent staff in lieu of hiring regular full-time employees. This provides a substantial cost savings to the company, but at what cost? Should employers be relying so much on contingent workforce, or should they be focusing on hiring regular full-time staff? Explain your response. What are the arguments for and against using contingent staff?

Telecommuting has come under scrutiny recently. Do you think employees should be allowed to telecommute? What are the pros and cons? Should all positions be open to telecommuting? Why, or why not? Explain your position.