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Managing Contingent Workers

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Managing Contingent Workers

Managing Contingent Workers
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Ensuring Fairness and Compliance in the Workplace

Contingent workers are part of many organizations, but managing them requires different skills than traditional employees. Misaligned expectations or unclear boundaries can lead to compliance risks and strained relationships. This microlesson offers skills training to help managers oversee contingent workers fairly, communicate clearly, and maintain consistent workplace standards.

Microlesson Description

In this microlesson, we provide general guidelines for managing contingent workers legally and effectively. Contingent workers are either contractors or freelancers who are put on projects for a short period of time. The lesson trains managers and people leaders on how they should navigate the differences between full-time, traditional employees and independent contractors respectfully, and without undermining the worker’s independent contractor status.

Key Concepts

  • Defines the difference between full-time employees and independent contractors.
  • Guidance on legal management of independent contractors.
  • Building respect within teams with contingent workers.

Microlesson Features

  • Employee sentiment pulsing questions that provide leaders with insights into their workforce's core cultural competencies
  • Emtrain's Expert Answers tool, enabling employeees to submit anonymous questions about sensitive issues.
  • Rich, contemporary video scences illustrating key concepts through realistic scenarios
  • A data driven, skill-based approach to eLearning that establishes a shared language for employees.
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How to Use this Lesson

Each Emtrain microlesson blends real-world video scenarios, interactive surveys, and expert insights to build stronger workplace skills. Learners gain practical actions they can apply right away, while HR leaders see measurable insights into team behaviors. And with every training plan, you get access to all 90+ microlessons across communication, inclusion, compliance, and leadership.

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Learn through real-world examples and instructional content that highlight the do’s and don’ts of workplace interactions. Employees explore key concepts, see how different situations play out, and discover practical ways to build stronger, more respectful connections.

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Turn insights into action with clear steps for improving workplace habits. Learners walk away with practical guidance to apply immediately, while HR leaders gain data to support ongoing culture improvements.

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