Employment Types
From traditional 9-to-5 to global gig work, employment types are evolving fast. HR must navigate the landscape clearly and compliantly.
Employment types define the legal and practical relationship between an organization and the people doing the work.
In a world where flexibility, compliance, and retention are top of mind, HR must understand not just what options exist, but also when to use which type, how to support them, and how to stay compliant across borders.
This section covers the most common employment types:
- Full-time employees
- Part-time roles
- Freelancers and self-employed talent
- Contractors and interim professionals
- Emerging hybrid and global models
Each type comes with its own:
- Legal requirements
- Performance and engagement implications
- Benefits eligibility
- Compensation models
- Compliance and classification risks
Understanding these distinctions is crucial for talent strategy, budgeting, legal compliance, and employee experience.