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What do contractors really want in 2025? Discover global insights from the Contingent Workforce Experience Survey
The world of contingent work isn’t just expanding, it’s transforming. Behind every contractor lies a distinct journey shaped by cultural nuances, economic shifts, and evolving work-life expectations.
In our latest Global Contingent Workforce Experience Survey 2025, we’ve captured insights from hundreds of contractors across LATAM, EMEA, ANZ, North America, and Asia. This report goes beyond statistics, offering a human-centred narrative of what it truly means to work independently in today’s dynamic economy.
What’s Inside the 2025 Report?
Uncover a global, data-rich snapshot of the modern contractor experience, including:
- Global contractor perspectives on autonomy, connection, and fairness at work
- Region-specific insights into the emotional and financial realities faced by independent professionals
- Key drivers and obstacles impacting contractor satisfaction
- An in-depth exploration of four emerging themes redefining contingent work:
Mental health & work-life balance
Understand the emotional truth behind the promise of flexibility—why mental wellness is now mission-critical.
Pay transparency
Explore the growing demand for fairness and clarity in compensation—and how it influences trust and retention.
Multigenerational teams
Gain perspective on how generational dynamics shape inclusion, communication, and collaboration.
Upskilling & professional development
Dive into the need for continuous learning and growth in an increasingly gig-first working landscape.
Whether your contractors are based in São Paulo or Singapore, this report offers a grounded, regional view along with actionable strategies to attract, engage, and retain top contingent talent globally.
Download your copy now and future-proof your contractor strategy with insights that are as human as they are strategic.
About CXC
At CXC, we want to help you grow your business with flexible, contingent talent. But we also understand that managing a contingent workforce can be complicated, costly and time-consuming. Through our MSP solution, we can help you to fulfil all of your contingent hiring needs, including temp employees, independent contractors and SOW workers. And if your needs change? No problem. Our flexible solution is designed to scale up and down to match our clients’ requirements.
