The Motivation of Temporary Agency Workers: An Empirical Analysis

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We are investigating the relationship between individual and job-related characteristics and the motivation of temporary agency workers. To do so, we are using a unique dataset from one of Germany's largest temporary work agencies. For 3,000 temporary agency workers, a subjective motivation appraisal is provided by the respective direct manager within the hiring company. It is possible to observe a positive relationship between the decision on transition to regular employment and the motivation of temporary agency workers. Women in temporary agency work demonstrate a higher degree of motivation than men. However, in the case of men a clearer correlation can be observed between project duration and motivation. A change of hiring company with follow-up projects has a negative effect on the temporary agency worker's motivation.

Object Details

• Language: Englisch

References and Relationships

• Bibliographic citation: Series: IZA Discussion Papers ; No. 11229

Classification and Topics

• Classification: Wirtschaft ; Labor Standards: Working Conditions
• Subject: temporary agency work ; atypical employment relation ; empirical study ; motivation ; work morale

Contributors, Places and Time

• Event: Geistige Schöpfung
• (who): Grund, Christian ; Minten, Axel ; Toporova, Nevena
• Event: Veröffentlichung
• (who): Institute of Labor Economics (IZA)
• (where): Bonn
• (when): 2017

Further information

• Handle: http://hdl.handle.net/10419/177033
• Last update: 10.03.2025, 11:44 AM CET