Abstract
This article draws from a literature-based survey to detail some of the similarities and differences regarding the use of agency employees within social work and nursing. Empirical evidence suggests that risks tend to outweigh any benefits following any over-reliance upon 'flexible' labour. However, greater regulation of such staff has gradually emerged.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 482-495 |
| Number of pages | 14 |
| Journal | International Social Work |
| Volume | 56 |
| Issue number | 4 |
| Early online date | 6 Dec 2011 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - Jul 2013 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- contingent care
- ethics
- flexibility
- nursing
- social work