...per-hour pay up five percentage points, from 57 percent in the second quarter to 62 percent now. Eight percent fewercontractors expect to earn more money in 2009, compared to three months ago, although the majority still expect their earnings...
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...staff as a fast cost-effective solution remains steady. Public Relations and Corporate Communications are using fewercontractors, freelance and temporary workers. 43 per cent is the greatest usage by PR firms in Brisbane, followed by 25 per...
http://www.aquent.co.nz/AboutUs/Press/PressReleases/2006/110306PRIA.html