HR Glossary

What is Gig Worker?

An independent worker who takes on short-term contracts, freelance assignments, or on-demand tasks rather than traditional permanent employment.

Why it matters in hiring

Gig Worker comes up whenever teams compare candidates, set policy or report on people data. Getting the definition right keeps decisions consistent, which is the same reason springhire scores every applicant against the same criteria rather than on impression.

Related terms starting with G

• GDPR
• Gender Pay Gap
• Gender Pay Gap Reporting
• GINA - Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act
• Glass Ceiling
• Global Payroll
• Goal Alignment
• Goal Cascading

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