Essential terms and definitions for freelance management, talent acquisition, workforce compliance, and more.
Platforms and technologies powering modern workforce management
Software platform that centralizes sourcing, onboarding, managing, and paying freelance talent at scale.
Online marketplace or technology platform that connects businesses with independent professionals for project-based work.
A curated, on-demand network of pre-vetted professionals that companies can access quickly for project-based or ongoing work.
How companies find and connect with the right talent
Using artificial intelligence and machine learning to automatically match job requirements with qualified candidates.
A hiring approach that prioritizes demonstrated skills and capabilities over traditional credentials like degrees or job titles.
The process of connecting job requirements with qualified candidates based on skills, experience, and fit criteria.
The use of artificial intelligence throughout the recruitment process to automate tasks, improve decisions, and enhance candidate experience.
Hiring platforms that enable managers to source, evaluate, and engage talent directly without intermediary involvement.
Different categories of non-permanent workers
Any worker engaged outside of traditional permanent employment, including contractors, freelancers, temps, and gig workers.
The collective workforce of non-permanent workers including contractors, freelancers, and temps that organizations engage flexibly.
A self-employed professional who offers services to clients on a project basis, maintaining independence over how and when they work.
Skilled professionals available to engage quickly for project-based work, providing flexible capacity without long-term employment commitments.
Legal and regulatory requirements for workforce management
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