contract worker
/kɒnˈtrækt ˈwɜːr.kər/ · con.tract.work.er
noun
- An individual who is hired on a temporary or project-specific basis, often through a contract or agreement, to perform specific tasks or services. The company hired a contract worker to help with the software development project.
- A worker who is employed by a staffing agency or contractor, and is assigned to work for a client on a temporary or project-specific basis. The contract worker was assigned to work on the marketing team for a few months.
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Did you know? The rise of contract workers has led to a shift in the way companies approach staffing and talent management, with many organizations now incorporating contract workers into their workforce to access specialized skills and expertise.