Which term describes freelancers and independent contractors who work when they can, on what they want to work on, and when the company needs them?

• A. On-Demand Workers
• B. Nontraditional Worker
• C. Globalization
• D. Strategic HRM

Answer: (A)

Flexible staffing and contingent labor describe bringing in workers when needed rather than keeping them as permanent staff. On-demand workers fit this pattern: freelancers and independent contractors who work when there is work, selecting tasks or projects as they wish, and who are engaged to meet the company's short-term needs. This setup lets the firm scale the workforce to match demand and access specialized skills without committing to long-term employment. The other terms don’t capture this specific arrangement: a nontraditional worker is a broader label that doesn’t specify the demand-driven, project-based nature of the work; globalization is about international economic integration; strategic HRM focuses on aligning HR strategy with business goals rather than how work is sourced.