Not all insecure work has to be a ‘bad job’: research shows job design can make a big difference

12 June 2025

In The Conversation, Dr Rose-Marie Stambe, Dr Arianna Gatta and Dr Christine Ablaza discuss their study which examined the relationship between different forms of contingent employment and job satisfaction. They found the link between employment type and job satisfaction (their proxy for worker wellbeing) isn’t straightforward. Some forms of contingent work are clearly worse for workers. Others, under the right conditions, can support job satisfaction and wellbeing.

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