One in eight US adults are proactively looking for flexible work during the holiday season, 14% are planning to start looking soon, and 28% are considering searching for temp work, according to a survey by online flexible staffing provider Indeed Flex. The findings come as the Indeed Flex brand formally launches across the US.
The research also found that while 18% are planning to take up seasonal work this winter for spending money on gifts, 26% are doing so to supplement their income. “The holidays are always a busy time in the temporary jobs market, but this is especially true this year as rising living costs have millions of Americans considering ways to increase their income,” Indeed Flex US General Manager Stacey Lane said.
“Our recent expansion in the US marks an important milestone on Indeed Flex’s growth journey, and we look forward to making the platform available to even more workers and employers as we expand around the country,” Lane added. Indeed Flex, formerly known as Syft, was acquired by Indeed in 2019 and currently operates in Texas, Tennessee, Ohio, Georgia, Arkansas and California.