P/HR/65. Discuss the proposition that the costs associated with the greater use of flexible, temporary forms of employment outweigh the benefits?

This essay addresses the costs and benefits associated with the use of temporary work in addition to flexible forms of employment on a wider scale in the employment relationship such as part time work. The costs and benefits are evaluated on the level of the employee, employer and the Government. Conclusions are drawn onto whether costs associated with the greater use of flexible, temporary forms of employment outweigh the benefits.