The State of the Contingent Worker Experience
Today’s contingent workforce reports strong loyalty, but beneath that stability, a different story is emerging.
Our 2026 research reveals what more than 1,000 contingent workers value, what drives their decisions and how employers can turn today’s stability into a competitive advantage.
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Your workforce may be telling you two different stories.
High loyalty doesn’t necessarily mean low turnover risk. Our research reveals a workforce that values its current experience while keeping an eye on what comes next.
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87%
Feel loyal to their current company
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38%
Are open to a new job, even if not actively looking
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61%
Say pay benefits aren’t keeping pace with living costs
What happens when the job market changes and your workers have more options?
The State of the Contingent Worker Experience 2026 explores the factors behind these findings and what employers can do now to build a workforce that chooses to stay.
A roadmap for what comes next.
See Complete FindingsInside the guide, you’ll discover:
Discover how hiring speed, communication and recruiting channels influence the first impression your organization makes.
See how compensation, benefits, flexibility and career opportunities shape the choices contingent workers make.
Explore the impact of scheduling, work-life balance, safety and recognition on the worker experience.
Understand how workers view their long-term futures and how employers can create opportunities worth staying for.
Learn why loyalty and retention aren’t always the same and how to strengthen both.
