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The book explores the significant shift in employment practices, highlighting the rise of skilled contractors and temporary workers in various industries, particularly in high-tech sectors. It delves into the implications of this trend on the workforce, addressing the lack of understanding surrounding contracting and the experiences of those engaged in this form of work. By shedding light on these dynamics, the book aims to provide a comprehensive examination of the evolving labor landscape and the challenges faced by modern workers.
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Gurus, Hired Guns, and Warm Bodies, Stephen R. Barley, Gideon Kunda
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- Released
- 2006
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- Title
- Gurus, Hired Guns, and Warm Bodies
- Subtitle
- Itinerant Experts in a Knowledge Economy
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Stephen R. Barley, Gideon Kunda
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Released
- 2006
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 354
- ISBN13
- 9780691127958
- Category
- Social sciences, Business and Economics
- Description
- The book explores the significant shift in employment practices, highlighting the rise of skilled contractors and temporary workers in various industries, particularly in high-tech sectors. It delves into the implications of this trend on the workforce, addressing the lack of understanding surrounding contracting and the experiences of those engaged in this form of work. By shedding light on these dynamics, the book aims to provide a comprehensive examination of the evolving labor landscape and the challenges faced by modern workers.