6. Kinds of Employment Relationships
Non-standard Employment Relationships
Non-standard work has advantages and disadvantages from the perspectives of both employers and employees. Employers gain flexibility, access to specialized talent and cost savings by engaging contingent workers. On the downside, they lose out on the engagement and loyalty that come with a long-term attachment. Employees can have more flexibility and they can make more money (particularly as independent contractors), but they lose economic stability.
Employment relationships in nonprofit organizations are increasingly varied and complex. In addition to regular or permanent full-time and part-time employees, organizations often have a mix of employment arrangements for fixed term employees, independent contractors, temporary project staff, interns and co-op students