For example, workforce analytics enabled a large distribution company to analyze historical information and use it to optimize its labor force by scheduling the right mix of full-time, part-time and temporary labor on a variety of schedules.

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Seniors get guaranteed coverage, while many younger workers labor in temporary or part-time jobs without benefits.

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Some of the most optimistic remarks came from temporary-staffing and labor-outsourcing companies.

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