Business Pitch Dictionary by pitch.dog
Headcount, hiring & workforce planning · Working

Contingent worker

Also called: contingent labour

ELI5

A worker engaged under a non-permanent or alternative arrangement.

Used in conversation

“Can we test the claim about contingent worker against employee data and lived experience?”

Pitch context

You will see “Contingent worker” in organisation plans, workforce reviews, change programmes and people reports when the discussion reaches headcount, hiring & workforce planning.

Why it matters: In headcount, hiring & workforce planning, a loose definition can change rights, obligations, approval, disclosure or enforceability.

Caution

Meaning, enforceability and required process vary by jurisdiction and agreement; this definition is not legal advice.

Sources & evidence · 2

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