Glossary
What exactly is a “workation”? Ever wondered who “permalancers” and “moonlighters” are?
Discover the key terms defining the New Work era.
Flexible Staffing
[ˈflɛksəbl ˈstæfɪŋ]
Adjusting workforce levels based on company needs
Flexible Working
[ˈflɛksəbl ˈwɜrkɪŋ]
A schedule allowing employees to choose their work hours within set parameters
Flexplace
[ˈflɛkspleɪs]
An arrangement allowing employees to work outside the traditional office
Fractional Employment
[ˈfrækʃənl ɪmˈplɔɪmənt]
An emerging employment model in which an employee is hired for a fraction of the 40-hour work week.
Freelance Management Platform (FMS)
[ˈfriːlæn(t)s ˈmænɪdʒmənt ˈplætfɔrm]
A cloud-based technology platform designed to streamline the management of freelancers.
Geographical Discrimination
[ˌdʒiəˈgræfɪkəl dɪskrɪmɪˈneɪʃən]
Bias in hiring based on a candidate's location or origin
Gig Worker
[gɪg ˈwɜrkər]
An independent contractor who takes on short-term jobs or projects for various clients.
Global Mobility
[ˈɡloʊbəl moʊˈbɪləti]
The transfer of employees to another country for business expansion
Global Payroll
[ˈɡloʊbəl ˈpeɪroʊl]
A system for managing international employee compensation
Global Talent Pool
[ˈɡloʊbəl ˈtælənt puːl]
A database of international professionals for recruitment
H-1B Visa
[eɪtch wʌn bi ˈviːzə]
A US visa for temporary foreign workers in specialized occupations
Horizontal Freelancing
[ˌhɔrəˈzɑntl ˈfriːlæn(t)sɪŋ]
A freelancing approach where an individual offers a wide range of services across various industries rather than specializing in a specific niche.
