dentify the reasons for the current trend of companies hiring contingent workers. (There are multiple correct answers.) Multiple select question. Contingent workers face less risk in becoming technically obsolete than do full-time workers. Wages and benefits for contingent workers are lower than full-time workers. Companies desire to protect themselves in an erratic economy. Contingent workers do not represent a pool of candidates available for permanent hiring. Productivity of contingent workers is higher than that of full-time workers