Gig Worker - HR Glossary

HR Glossary - Gig Worker - Hireforce
HR Glossary - Gig Worker - Hireforce

A gig worker, also known as a freelancer or independent contractor, is someone who works on a project or task basis for many companies rather than being a full-time employee of any one firm. Gig workers have the freedom to choose their own tasks and frequently work for a limited time.

Example

Sarah is a freelance graphic designer that takes on numerous design tasks for different customers without being regularly hired by any organization.

Read next

Join with us

Lead the change. Build a skills-first workforce

The future belongs to agile organizations that align talent to opportunities faster than the competition. TalentsForce helps you transform today, building the skills, intelligence, mobility, and adaptability your business needs to lead tomorrow.