Specifically, here are the top findings from the survey:

Sixty-seven percent of respondents say their company limits the number of contingent workers in favor of full-time employees.
Sixty percent report using contingent workers.
Of those who use contract labor, 57 percent, expect to use more in the future.
Seventy percent of all employers predict that more companies and organizations will move toward a more on-demand labor model.
Seventy-nine percent of employers believe offering benefits to employees is a critical component of attracting talent — a strong majority, yet notable because 21 percent apparently don't think benefits matter in the talent acquisition process.

The survey asked employers about their attitudes toward offering benefits, training and other "perks" to contract workers. The response:

Eighty percent of employers who hire independent contractors offer health care benefits to full-time employees, but only 17 percent offer those same benefits to independent contractors.
Eighty percent of all employers offer paid vacation to full-time employees, but only 13 percent offer these benefits to independent contractors.
Sixty-six percent said they should not be responsible for providing benefits to independent contractors.
Fifty percent don't think they should be responsible for providing training or education to independent contractors.
Twenty-two percent of employers believe workers themselves should be responsible for providing benefits.
Eighteen percent believe private companies that help workers manage/gain benefits should be responsible.
Nine percent say it's the government's responsibility.

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Slight majority of managers values full-time workers over contractors