noun
employment type; form of employment
Refers to the category or pattern of employment, such as full-time, part-time, contract, or temporary work. Often used in business, HR, and labor statistics contexts.
近年、多様な雇用形態が増えている。
In recent years, diverse forms of employment have been increasing.
この会社では、正社員以外の雇用形態も選べます。
At this company, you can choose employment types other than regular full-time employee.
就業形態 is a broader term covering working styles and arrangements (e.g., remote work, flextime), while 雇用形態 focuses specifically on the employment contract type (e.g., permanent, temporary).
Compound of 雇用 (employment) and 形態 (form, pattern). A straightforward modern Sino-Japanese term.