What Is the Contingent Workforce

question 7

Multiple Choice

What is the contingent workforce?

• A) Working casually or seasonally through short-term contracts or consulting, leading to retirement
• B) Working for lower pay in order to avoid being laid off or forced into retirement
• C) Working in positions that rely on collective bargaining for pay, benefits, and retirement options
• D) Working for a salary provided by social security payments rather than by the employer

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Definitions:

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm

The enlargement or ballooning of the abdominal portion of the aorta, the major blood vessel supplying blood to the body, which can lead to rupture if untreated.

Abdominal Binder

A medical garment that provides support to the abdomen, typically used after surgery or during recovery from injuries.

Hyperemia

An excess of blood in the vessels supplying an organ or other part of the body.

Induration

Hardening of a tissue, particularly the skin, because of edema or inflammation.